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Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack vs Falken Azenis FK510 — Compared (September 2026)
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7 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Azenis FK510 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 64 | 74 |
| Tire Rack owners | 91 | 89 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 88 |
| SimpleTire owners | 95 | 97 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 92% | 97% |
Wet
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Azenis FK510 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 84 | 84 |
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | 86 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | 88 |
| SimpleTire owners | 93 | 91 |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 91% | 100% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 98% | 100% |
Snow
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Azenis FK510 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 39 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 71 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 52 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 83 | 75 |
Comfort
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Azenis FK510 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 49 |
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | 83 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | 77 |
| SimpleTire owners | 99 | 95 |
Noise
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Azenis FK510 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 73 |
| SimpleTire owners | 88 | 88 |
Treadwear
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Azenis FK510 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 72 | 77 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 32 | 71 |
| SimpleTire owners | 93 | 80 |
Handling
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Azenis FK510 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 74 | 81 |
| DriverReviews owners | – | 86 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack | Falken Azenis FK510 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 79 | 78 |
| Dry | 74 | 80 |
| Wet | 84 | 85 |
| Snow | 52 | – |
| Comfort | 90 | 62 |
| Noise | 87 | 84 |
| Treadwear | 70 | 75 |
| Handling | 74 | 81 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Tire A | Tire B | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 92% #7/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | 97% #3/9 · 2018 AZ Summer AND All Season Tyre Test | -5.2 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 13% #8/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | 13% #8/16 · 2020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test | 0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 91% #8/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | 73% #7/8 · 2019 Tyre Reviews UHP Summer Tyre Test | +18.1 | Different tests |
| Subj. Wet Handling | Subj | 87% #8/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | 100% #1/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test | -12.7 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 91% #6/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | 100% #1/6 · 2018 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test | -9.1 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% #8/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | 100% #2/10 · 2020 Auto Bild UHP 19 inch Tyre Test | -1.6 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Bridgestone Turanza QUIETTRACK is highly regarded for its exceptional ride comfort and cabin noise reduction, making it a popular choice for daily commuters seeking a premium touring experience. However, user consensus is sharply divided regarding tread longevity and winter performance, with significant reports of premature wear and poor traction in snowy conditions.
Pros
- Industry-leading noise reduction and quiet operation
- Smooth and comfortable ride quality
- Reliable dry and wet road handling
- Strong value proposition when purchased during promotional events
Cons
- Significant underperformance in snow and winter conditions
- Inconsistent tread life, with multiple reports failing to meet the 80,000-mile warranty
- Increased road noise as the tread wears down
- Varying noise levels depending on road surface composition
Observations
- Users with low-profile tires on vehicles like the Kia Niro reported significant improvements in ride quality over OEM tires.
- Owners of older sedans, such as the 2014 Hyundai Elantra, noted that these tires effectively complemented aftermarket soundproofing efforts.
The Falken Azenis FK510 is widely regarded as a high-value, ultra-high-performance summer tire that frequently outperforms more expensive premium brands in wet and dry traction. While users consistently praise its comfort, quiet ride, and confidence-inspiring grip, the consensus is that these performance benefits come at the cost of accelerated tread wear.
Pros
- Exceptional wet and dry traction
- High value-to-performance ratio compared to premium competitors
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality
- Strong hydroplaning resistance
- Predictable handling characteristics
Cons
- Rapid tread wear and short lifespan
- Soft sidewalls can lead to delayed steering response at high speeds
- Potential for increased road noise on specific rough road surfaces
- Susceptibility to tramlining as the tread wears down
Observations
- Users with high-torque, rear-wheel-drive vehicles and heavy EVs frequently report significantly faster rear tire wear.
- Drivers of performance-oriented vehicles (e.g., BMW, Tesla, Mustang) note that while the tire offers excellent grip, the softer sidewall can feel less precise than dedicated track-focused tires during aggressive cornering.
- Owners of luxury sedans and SUVs often highlight the tire's ability to improve ride comfort and reduce noise compared to factory-fitted run-flat tires.
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Falken Azenis FK510
Community opinions on the Falken Azenis FK510 are generally mixed, balancing praise for their value pricing and strong wet-weather grip against complaints regarding soft sidewalls, rapid tread wear on heavy or track-driven vehicles, and handling that some drivers describe as "boaty." While many view them as a cost-effective alternative to premium tires like the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S, others note that recent price hikes and mixed performance in testing make them a secondary choice compared to dedicated track or alternative ultra-high-performance tires.
“Upgrading tires from Falken Azenis FK510, looking for recommendations Hey all, I drive a V6 1LE camaro, i've been doing a lot of open practice sessions at a small track (the driveway in austin, tx), long story short I bought brand new Azenis FK510 two months ago, only about 4k street miles, and after about 3 hours of track time they're pretty much done....mostly from noob mistakes like overcooking the entry and destroying the front shoulders, and having the rear tires way too overinflated so the shoulders are fine but the center are down to the wear bars. Even under ideal conditions and purposely driving slower and smoother I can't see these lasting much more than 4-5 hours of track time, I'm just surprised to see these tires wear down very very quickly under hard driving and overheat somewhat quickly, these are awesome daily driving tires but I'm looking for more track performance. I'm currently debating between pilot sport 4s, bridgestone re-71r, firehawk indy 500. This is more of a philosophical question, I'm looking at a wide variety of treadwear tires, I'm curious how you guys decide on what treadwear tires to run and how you decide between wear, price, and grip. I'm leaning towards the RE-71r right now, I figure if I'm burning through my tires in a few months anyways might as well do it with sticky tires since my falkens didn't last long anyways... Read more”
“Anyone running Falken Azenis FK510? I bought a lightly used 2022 Model S from Tesla directly back in March of 2025. It came with the 21" Archnids on brand new FK510s. I immediately had the camber shims + an alignment to prevent the inner tear wear. Since then I've driven 11,500 miles on it. I noticed today my front tires look brand new, but the rear tires are completely bald all the way across. I drive in medium ride height and rarely accelerate aggressively. Now I'm wondering if this short lifespan is due to the tires Tesla put on there and if it would make more sense to buy a used set of 19" tempest wheels or replace these tires. Read more”
“Falken Azenis SUV (FK510) Replaced my Goodyear tires after 2 years. Was using Continental prior to that. Read some good reviews regarding the Falken FK510 SUV, some even mentioned it as the poor man's Michelin tires. Goodyear's tires were a bit rough, every time we drove through a bump or potholes felt really bumpy. Conti was soft, but it's lifespan is a bit short, usually lasts me a year or so. After driving around a day with FK510, it feels nice, somewhat like Conti. Here's hoping that it'll last me 2 years. Read more”
“I put the fk510 on my 2014 535d msport and the rears only lasted 10-11k or one year. Trying something different. They are a good performance summer tire but not worth replacing every year.”
Based on 25 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack | B · Falken Azenis FK510 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Premium Touring tires | Summer Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 29 | 68 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 19″ | 17″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | 800 A A | 300 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | 80,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | 50 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
Bridgestone
Falken
Too close to call: Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack and Falken Azenis FK510 are within 2 points overall. Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack is stronger on comfort and noise. Falken Azenis FK510 is stronger on handling, dry and treadwear.
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack scores 90 vs 62 on comfort.
Falken Azenis FK510 scores 81 vs 74 on handling.
Falken Azenis FK510 scores 80 vs 74 on dry.
Falken Azenis FK510 scores 75 vs 70 on treadwear.
How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.