Falken Azenis FK520
EU tyre label for every size: 144 sizes of this summer tyre compared with the rest of the market
The Falken Azenis FK520 is a summer tyre for passenger cars. Its supplier has registered it in the EU product database (EPREL) in 144 sizes (179 registrations including load and speed variants), for 17″ to 22″ rims.
Wet grip is rated A–B depending on size, fuel efficiency A–D and external rolling noise 68–72 dB.
The label depends on the size. Sorted by wet grip, then fuel efficiency, then noise, the best-labelled size on sale is 225/45 R17 (Wet grip A · Fuel efficiency A · 68 dB), the weakest 215/35 R18 (Wet grip B · Fuel efficiency D · 70 dB).
On the EU market since January 2022; the earliest production week registered is 45/2021.
How it compares in its sizes
We compared each size with all other summer tyres of the same size and class in EPREL (144 sizes had at least four rivals). A size scores when its label is at least as good as 75% of them.
Strongest point: wet grip.
What the label means on the road (235/60R18)
Example: the 235/60R18 size, compared with the 723 other summer tyres registered in this size.
Wet braking from 80 km/h
≈34 m with class A, against ≈41 m for the most common class in this size (C).
Fuel efficiency
Class A vs the typical C: ≈0.32 L/100 km less, about 47 litres less over 15,000 km for a 1,500 kg car.
Rolling noise
70 dB against a median of 71 dB in this size (1 dB quieter).
Estimates from the class ranges in Regulation (EU) 2020/740. A label class is a range, so a real tyre can sit anywhere inside it. Every 3 dB doubles the sound energy.
All 144 sizes
The small figure under each class is the share of same-size, same-season tyres this size matches or beats (“–” when fewer than five tyres share the size).
| Size | Load / speed | Wet | Fuel | Noise | Snow / ice | Production from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17″ rims | ||||||
| 205/45R17 | 88Y XL | A100% | D40% | 70 dBB79% | — | 21/2023 |
| 205/50R17 | 93Y XL | A100% | C77% | 70 dBB81% | — | 50/2021 |
| 215/40R17 | 87Y XL | A100% | D49% | 70 dBB84% | — | 51/2021 |
| 215/45R17 | 91Y XL | A100% | D30% | 70 dBB84% | — | 02/2022 |
| 225/45R17 | 91Y · 91Y | A100% | C84% | 70 dBB83% | — | 53/2023 |
| 225/45R17 | 94V XL · 94V XL | A100% | A100% | 69 dBA96% | — | 37/2022 |
| 225/45R17 | 94W XL · 94W XL | A100% | A100% | 68 dBA99% | — | 52/2023 |
| 225/45R17 | 94Y XL | A100% | C84% | 70 dBB83% | — | 49/2021 |
| 225/50R17 | 98Y XL | A100% | C79% | 70 dBB84% | — | 45/2021 |
| 225/55R17 | 101Y XL | A100% | B91% | 70 dBB84% | — | 50/2021 |
| 235/45R17 | 97Y XL | A100% | C88% | 70 dBB89% | — | 52/2021 |
| 235/55R17 | 103W XL | A100% | C76% | 70 dBB89% | — | 01/2022 |
| 235/60R17 | 102V · 102V | A100% | A100% | 68 dBA100% | — | 31/2024 |
| 235/60R17 | 102W | A100% | C87% | 70 dBB89% | — | 01/2022 |
| 235/65R17 | 108W XL | A100% | C81% | 70 dBB89% | — | 01/2022 |
| 245/40R17 | 95Y XL | A100% | C94% | 70 dBB88% | — | 49/2021 |
| 245/45R17 | 99Y XL | A100% | C86% | 70 dBB92% | — | 52/2021 |
| 255/40R17 | 98Y XL | B74% | C98% | 70 dBB90% | — | 50/2024 |
| 18″ rims | ||||||
| 205/40R18 | 86Y XL | A100% | D51% | 70 dBB84% | — | 12/2023 |
| 215/35R18 | 84Y XL | B90% | D89% | 70 dBB93% | — | 27/2026 |
| 215/50R18 | 92W | A100% | C66% | 70 dBB76% | — | 03/2022 |
| 215/55R18 | 99W XL | A100% | C71% | 70 dBB84% | — | 02/2022 |
| 225/35R18 | 87Y XL | A100% | D56% | 70 dBB91% | — | 52/2021 |
| 225/40R18 | 92Y XL · 92Y XL · 92Y XL | A100% | C84% | 70 dBB90% | — | 48/2021 |
| 225/45R18 | 95Y | A100% | C68% | 70 dBB85% | — | 47/2021 |
| 225/45R18 | 95Y XL | A100% | C68% | 71 dBB58% | — | 40/2022 |
| 225/50R18 | 99W XL | A100% | C64% | 70 dBB76% | — | 03/2022 |
| 225/55R18 | 102W XL | A100% | C69% | 70 dBB81% | — | 01/2022 |
| 235/40R18 | 95Y XL | A100% | C91% | 70 dBB89% | — | 49/2021 |
| 235/45R18 | 98Y XL | A100% | C65% | 70 dBB85% | — | 51/2021 |
| 235/50R18 | 101Y XL | A100% | C73% | 70 dBB85% | — | 03/2022 |
| 235/55R18 | 100V · 100V | A100% | A100% | 68 dBA98% | — | 31/2024 |
| 235/55R18 | 104Y XL | A100% | C69% | 70 dBB86% | — | 02/2022 |
| 235/60R18 | 107V XL | A100% | A100% | 70 dBB87% | — | 19/2023 |
| 235/60R18 | 107W XL | A100% | C70% | 70 dBB87% | — | 01/2022 |
| 245/35R18 | 92Y XL | A100% | D61% | 70 dBB91% | — | 52/2021 |
| 245/40R18 | 97Y XL | A100% | C83% | 70 dBB90% | — | 47/2021 |
| 245/45R18 | 100Y XL | A100% | C70% | 70 dBB91% | — | 51/2021 |
| 245/45R18 | 100Y XL | A100% | C70% | 71 dBB66% | — | 40/2022 |
| 245/50R18 | 104Y XL | A100% | C77% | 70 dBB81% | — | 04/2022 |
| 245/50R18 | 104Y XL | A100% | C77% | 71 dBB66% | — | 40/2022 |
| 255/35R18 | 94Y XL | A100% | C94% | 70 dBA90% | — | 02/2022 |
| 255/40R18 | 99Y XL | A100% | C65% | 70 dBA85% | — | 05/2022 |
| 255/40R18 | 99Y XL | A100% | C65% | 71 dBB74% | — | 40/2022 |
| 255/45R18 | 103Y XL | A100% | C76% | 70 dBA94% | — | 03/2022 |
| 255/55R18 | 109Y XL | A100% | B98% | 70 dBA91% | — | 02/2022 |
| 265/35ZR18 | 97PAR_Y_PAR XL | A100% | C96% | 70 dBA91% | — | 04/2022 |
| 265/60R18 | 114V XL · 114V XL | A100% | A100% | 72 dBB75% | — | 01/2024 |
| 265/60R18 | 114V XL | A100% | A100% | 69 dBA100% | — | 18/2026 |
| 275/40R18 | 103Y XL | A100% | C70% | 70 dBA95% | — | 14/2022 |
| 275/40R18 | 103Y XL | A100% | C70% | 71 dBB77% | — | 40/2022 |
| 19″ rims | ||||||
| 225/35ZR19 | 88PAR_Y_PAR XL | A100% | D51% | 70 dBB85% | — | 45/2021 |
| 225/40ZR19 | 93PAR_Y_PAR XL | A100% | D32% | 70 dBB86% | — | 03/2022 |
| 225/40R19 | 93Y XL | A100% | C69% | 71 dBB57% | — | 40/2022 |
| 225/45ZR19 | 96PAR_Y_PAR XL | A100% | C84% | 70 dBB88% | — | 49/2021 |
| 225/45R19 | 96W XL | A100% | C70% | 71 dBB65% | — | 40/2022 |
| 225/55R19 | 99W | A100% | C73% | 70 dBB83% | — | 01/2022 |
| 235/35ZR19 | 91PAR_Y_PAR XL | A100% | C92% | 70 dBB89% | — | 45/2021 |
| 235/40ZR19 | 96PAR_Y_PAR XL | A100% | C80% | 70 dBB86% | — | 52/2021 |
| 235/45ZR19 | 99PAR_Y_PAR XL | A100% | C87% | 70 dBB84% | — | 03/2022 |
| 235/50R19 | 103W XL | A100% | C52% | 70 dBB77% | — | 03/2022 |
| 235/55R19 | 105Y XL | A100% | B85% | 70 dBB83% | — | 02/2022 |
| 245/30R19 | 89Y XL | A100% | D60% | 72 dBB60% | — | 27/2026 |
| 245/35ZR19 | 93PAR_Y_PAR XL | A100% | D44% | 70 dBB86% | — | 03/2022 |
| 245/40ZR19 | 98PAR_Y_PAR XL | A100% | C88% | 70 dBB88% | — | 03/2022 |
| 245/40R19 | 98Y XL | A100% | C64% | 71 dBB59% | — | 40/2022 |
| 245/45ZR19 | 102PAR_Y_PAR XL | A100% | C85% | 70 dBB86% | — | 01/2022 |
| 245/45R19 | 102Y XL | A100% | C54% | 71 dBB65% | — | 40/2022 |
| 245/45R19 | 102Y XL · 102Y XL | A100% | A100% | 68 dBA99% | — | 27/2024 |
| 255/30ZR19 | 91PAR_Y_PAR XL | A100% | C93% | 70 dBA88% | — | 01/2022 |
| 255/35ZR19 | 96PAR_Y_PAR XL | A100% | C92% | 70 dBA93% | — | 03/2022 |
| 255/35R19 | 96Y XL | A100% | C83% | 71 dBB84% | — | 40/2022 |
| 255/40ZR19 | 100PAR_Y_PAR XL | A100% | C88% | 70 dBA94% | — | 52/2021 |
| 255/45R19 | 100V · 100V | A100% | B75% | 68 dBA99% | — | 31/2024 |
| 255/45ZR19 | 104PAR_Y_PAR XL | A100% | C82% | 70 dBA88% | — | 51/2021 |
| 255/50R19 | 107Y XL | A100% | B87% | 70 dBA95% | — | 01/2022 |
| 255/55R19 | 111W XL | A100% | B89% | 70 dBA94% | — | 02/2022 |
| 265/35ZR19 | 98PAR_Y_PAR XL | A100% | C95% | 70 dBA98% | — | 19/2023 |
| 265/50R19 | 110Y XL | A100% | C77% | 70 dBA96% | — | 05/2022 |
| 275/35ZR19 | 100PAR_Y_PAR XL | A100% | C92% | 70 dBA93% | — | 01/2022 |
| 275/35R19 | 100Y XL | A100% | C74% | 72 dBB61% | — | 40/2022 |
| 275/40ZR19 | 105PAR_Y_PAR XL | A100% | C91% | 70 dBA94% | — | 51/2021 |
| 275/40R19 | 105Y XL | A100% | C65% | 71 dBB67% | — | 40/2022 |
| 275/45R19 | 108W XL | A100% | C74% | 70 dBA91% | — | 16/2023 |
| 275/55R19 | 115V XL · 115V XL | A100% | A100% | 71 dBB83% | — | 01/2024 |
| 275/55R19 | 115V XL | A100% | A100% | 70 dBA92% | — | 18/2026 |
| 285/30ZR19 | 98PAR_Y_PAR XL | A100% | D48% | 70 dBA99% | — | 02/2022 |
| 285/35ZR19 | 103PAR_Y_PAR XL | A100% | C97% | 70 dBA100% | — | 27/2025 |
| 285/45R19 | 111Y XL | A100% | C92% | 70 dBA98% | — | 19/2023 |
| 20″ rims | ||||||
| 225/35ZR20 | 90PAR_Y_PAR XL | A100% | C94% | 70 dBB82% | — | 01/2022 |
| 225/40R20 | 94Y XL | A100% | C63% | 70 dBB68% | — | 19/2023 |
| 235/30ZR20 | 88PAR_Y_PAR XL | A100% | D56% | 70 dBB86% | — | 25/2023 |
| 235/35ZR20 | 92PAR_Y_PAR XL | A100% | C90% | 71 dBB68% | — | 28/2023 |
| 235/45R20 | 100Y XL | A100% | C36% | 70 dBB70% | — | 06/2024 |
| 235/50R20 | 104W XL | A100% | C25% | 70 dBB74% | — | 01/2023 |
| 235/55R20 | 105Y XL | A100% | B88% | 70 dBB87% | — | 04/2024 |
| 245/30ZR20 | 90PAR_Y_PAR XL | A100% | D57% | 70 dBB87% | — | 21/2023 |
| 245/35ZR20 | 95PAR_Y_PAR XL | A100% | C93% | 70 dBB87% | — | 52/2021 |
| 245/40ZR20 | 99PAR_Y_PAR XL | A100% | C88% | 70 dBB86% | — | 49/2021 |
| 245/40R20 | 99Y XL | A100% | C55% | 71 dBB62% | — | 40/2022 |
| 245/45R20 | 103Y XL | A100% | C53% | 70 dBB84% | — | 51/2021 |
| 255/30ZR20 | 92PAR_Y_PAR XL | A100% | C94% | 70 dBA95% | — | 50/2021 |
| 255/35ZR20 | 97PAR_Y_PAR XL | A100% | C91% | 70 dBA93% | — | 02/2022 |
| 255/40ZR20 | 101PAR_Y_PAR XL | A100% | C83% | 70 dBA93% | — | 02/2022 |
| 255/40R20 | 101Y XL · 101Y XL | A100% | B79% | 70 dBA84% | — | 27/2024 |
| 255/45R20 | 105Y XL | A100% | C40% | 70 dBA89% | — | 03/2022 |
| 255/50R20 | 109Y XL | A100% | B77% | 70 dBA93% | — | 03/2022 |
| 255/55R20 | 110Y XL | A100% | B85% | 69 dBB100% | — | 27/2025 |
| 255/55R20 | 110Y XL | A100% | B85% | 70 dBB88% | — | 23/2026 |
| 265/30ZR20 | 94PAR_Y_PAR XL | A100% | C93% | 70 dBA100% | — | 49/2021 |
| 265/35ZR20 | 99PAR_Y_PAR XL | A100% | C94% | 70 dBA99% | — | 19/2023 |
| 265/40ZR20 | 104PAR_Y_PAR XL | A100% | C81% | 70 dBA96% | — | 10/2023 |
| 265/45R20 | 108Y XL | A100% | B82% | 70 dBA90% | — | 04/2022 |
| 275/30ZR20 | 97PAR_Y_PAR XL | A100% | C92% | 70 dBA93% | — | 49/2021 |
| 275/35ZR20 | 102PAR_Y_PAR XL | A100% | C93% | 70 dBA96% | — | 02/2022 |
| 275/35R20 | 102Y XL | A100% | C74% | 71 dBB85% | — | 40/2022 |
| 275/40R20 | 106Y XL | A100% | C76% | 70 dBA98% | — | 04/2022 |
| 275/45R20 | 110Y XL | A100% | C71% | 70 dBA96% | — | 04/2022 |
| 275/50R20 | 113V XL · 113V XL | A100% | A100% | 70 dBA84% | — | 01/2024 |
| 275/50R20 | 113V XL | A100% | A100% | 69 dBA99% | — | 18/2026 |
| 275/50R20 | 113Y XL · 113Y XL | A100% | A100% | 68 dBA100% | — | 18/2025 |
| 285/30ZR20 | 99PAR_Y_PAR XL | A100% | C96% | 70 dBA98% | — | 20/2023 |
| 285/40R20 | 108Y XL | B42% | B68% | 70 dBA92% | — | 06/2025 |
| 285/45R20 | 112Y XL | A100% | C32% | 70 dBA98% | — | 19/2023 |
| 295/30ZR20 | 101PAR_Y_PAR XL | A100% | C99% | 70 dBA100% | — | 01/2022 |
| 295/35ZR20 | 105PAR_Y_PAR XL | A100% | C91% | 70 dBA98% | — | 49/2021 |
| 295/40ZR20 | 110PAR_Y_PAR XL | A100% | C85% | 70 dBA100% | — | 06/2022 |
| 295/45R20 | 114W XL | A100% | C92% | 71 dBA88% | — | 14/2026 |
| 305/30ZR20 | 103PAR_Y_PAR XL | A100% | C96% | 71 dBA99% | — | 23/2023 |
| 305/40R20 | 112Y XL | A100% | C58% | 70 dBA96% | — | 05/2022 |
| 305/45R20 | 116Y XL | A100% | B100% | 71 dBB100% | — | 27/2025 |
| 305/45R20 | 116Y XL | A100% | B100% | 72 dBB80% | — | 23/2026 |
| 315/35R20 | 110Y XL | A100% | C86% | 70 dBA100% | — | 06/2022 |
| 21″ rims | ||||||
| 235/45R21 | 101Y XL | A100% | C39% | 71 dBB48% | — | 52/2023 |
| 245/35ZR21 | 96PAR_Y_PAR XL | A100% | C90% | 71 dBB74% | — | 50/2024 |
| 255/35ZR21 | 98PAR_Y_PAR XL | A100% | C79% | 71 dBB87% | — | 16/2023 |
| 255/40R21 | 102Y XL | A100% | C38% | 71 dBB60% | — | 10/2023 |
| 255/45ZR21 | 106PAR_Y_PAR XL | A100% | C68% | 71 dBB89% | — | 18/2023 |
| 265/35ZR21 | 101PAR_Y_PAR XL | A100% | C85% | 70 dBA95% | — | 48/2024 |
| 265/40R21 | 105Y XL | A100% | C53% | 70 dBA87% | — | 04/2022 |
| 275/30ZR21 | 98PAR_Y_PAR XL | A100% | C96% | 71 dBB83% | — | 21/2023 |
| 275/35ZR21 | 103PAR_Y_PAR XL | A100% | C81% | 71 dBB91% | — | 22/2023 |
| 275/40R21 | 107Y XL | A100% | C53% | 70 dBA98% | — | 04/2022 |
| 275/45R21 | 110Y XL | A100% | C50% | 71 dBB78% | — | 12/2023 |
| 285/30R21 | 100Y XL | A100% | C75% | 71 dBA83% | — | 19/2023 |
| 285/35R21 | 105Y XL | A100% | C51% | 71 dBA69% | — | 22/2023 |
| 285/40R21 | 109Y XL | A100% | B94% | 70 dBA99% | — | 05/2022 |
| 285/45R21 | 113Y XL | A100% | B76% | 71 dBA88% | — | 14/2023 |
| 285/45R21 | 113Y XL | A100% | B76% | 68 dBA100% | — | 18/2025 |
| 295/35R21 | 107Y XL | A100% | C69% | 70 dBA93% | — | 05/2022 |
| 295/40R21 | 111Y XL | A100% | C62% | 71 dBA99% | — | 10/2023 |
| 305/30ZR21 | 104PAR_Y_PAR XL | A100% | C90% | 71 dBA91% | — | 23/2023 |
| 315/30ZR21 | 105PAR_Y_PAR XL | A100% | C92% | 71 dBA99% | — | 42/2023 |
| 315/35R21 | 111Y XL | A100% | C53% | 70 dBA98% | — | 05/2022 |
| 315/40R21 | 115Y XL | A100% | C50% | 71 dBA93% | — | 17/2023 |
| 325/30R21 | 108Y XL | A100% | C85% | 71 dBA100% | — | 19/2023 |
| 22″ rims | ||||||
| 275/35R22 | 104Y XL | B41% | C29% | 72 dBB65% | — | 18/2025 |
| 275/40R22 | 107Y XL | B50% | C50% | 70 dBA87% | — | 49/2025 |
| 285/35R22 | 106Y XL | B67% | C81% | 72 dBA86% | — | 27/2026 |
| 285/40R22 | 110Y XL · 110Y XL | B55% | B89% | 71 dBA95% | — | 18/2025 |
| 315/30R22 | 107Y XL | A100% | C43% | 72 dBA83% | — | 49/2025 |
| 315/35R22 | 111Y XL | B59% | C41% | 72 dBA59% | — | 18/2025 |
| 315/35R22 | 111Y XL | A100% | C41% | 72 dBA59% | — | 23/2026 |
| 325/35R22 | 114Y XL | A100% | C67% | 72 dBA93% | — | 49/2025 |
Best-labelled summer tyres in 235/60R18
Other tyres on sale in the same size, sorted by wet grip, then noise, then fuel efficiency.
All tyres in 235/60 R18, ranked by label →
- Bridgestone Alenza 001A A 67 dB
- Nokian Tyres Powerproof EA A 67 dB
- Dunlop Blue Response TGA C 67 dB
- Yokohama ADVAN dB V552A C 67 dB
- Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 050A C 67 dB
- GitiControl P10A B 68 dB
Questions
Is the Falken Azenis FK520 a quiet tyre?
Its declared rolling noise ranges from 68 dB to 72 dB (median 70 dB). In 88% of the sizes we could compare, it is at least as quiet as three quarters of same-size rivals.
How good is the Falken Azenis FK520 in the wet?
Its wet grip class is A–B. In 96% of compared sizes that is at least as good as three quarters of same-size rivals.
Is the Falken Azenis FK520 suitable for snow?
No size carries the 3PMSF symbol, so it is not certified for severe snow. In countries with winter tyre rules it does not count as a winter tyre.
When was the Falken Azenis FK520 launched?
It has been on the EU market since January 2022. The earliest production week in its registrations is 45/2021; the DOT code on the sidewall shows the week and year of your tyre.
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Source: EPREL, the European Commission’s product registry for energy labelling — 179 registrations, data as of 26 October 2026. Suppliers have updated 16 of these registrations since first publication. Label values are the supplier’s declaration.