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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Falken Azenis FK510 vs Nexen N Fera SU1 — Compared (September 2026)

Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.

Tire A Falken

Falken Azenis FK510

Summer Ultra High Performance tires

Falken Azenis FK510 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
76/100
25 professional tests
User signal (40%)
80/100
384 owner reviews
Dry
80
Wet
85
Snow
–
Comfort
62
Noise
84
Treadwear
75
Handling
81

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Nexen

Nexen N Fera SU1

Summer Ultra High Performance tires

Nexen N Fera SU1 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
70/100
2 professional tests
User signal (40%)
76/100
160 owner reviews
Dry
78
Wet
81
Snow
76
Comfort
56
Noise
87
Treadwear
72
Handling
75

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Falken Azenis FK510 — better comfort, handling and wet. Pick the Nexen N Fera SU1 if noise matters most to you.
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Category breakdown

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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Azenis FK510 leads by 2
A — Falken Azenis FK510
80
B — Nexen N Fera SU1
78
Why this score
SourceAzenis FK510N Fera SU1
Professional tests (TWG score) 74 75
Tire Rack owners 89 –
Tyre Reviews owners 88 82
SimpleTire owners 97 93
Dry Braking (% of best) 97% 89%
Dry Handling (% of best) 100% 98%

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Azenis FK510 leads by 4
A — Falken Azenis FK510
85
B — Nexen N Fera SU1
81
Why this score
SourceAzenis FK510N Fera SU1
Professional tests (TWG score) 84 85
Tire Rack owners 86 –
Tyre Reviews owners 88 75
SimpleTire owners 91 89
Wet Braking (% of best) 87% 87%
Wet Handling (% of best) 94% 98%

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Falken Azenis FK510
–
B — Nexen N Fera SU1
76
Why this score
SourceAzenis FK510N Fera SU1
SimpleTire owners 75 78

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Azenis FK510 leads by 6
A — Falken Azenis FK510
62
B — Nexen N Fera SU1
56
Why this score
SourceAzenis FK510N Fera SU1
Professional tests (TWG score) 49 40
Tire Rack owners 83 –
Tyre Reviews owners 77 79
SimpleTire owners 95 91

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) N Fera SU1 leads by 3
A — Falken Azenis FK510
84
B — Nexen N Fera SU1
87
Why this score
SourceAzenis FK510N Fera SU1
Professional tests (TWG score) 73 85
SimpleTire owners 88 91

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Azenis FK510 leads by 3
A — Falken Azenis FK510
75
B — Nexen N Fera SU1
72
Why this score
SourceAzenis FK510N Fera SU1
Tire Rack owners 77 –
Tyre Reviews owners 71 71
SimpleTire owners 80 87

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Azenis FK510 leads by 6
A — Falken Azenis FK510
81
B — Nexen N Fera SU1
75
Why this score
SourceAzenis FK510N Fera SU1
Tyre Reviews owners 81 75
DriverReviews owners 86 –

Scores at a glance

Falken Azenis FK510 vs Nexen N Fera SU1: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryFalken Azenis FK510Nexen N Fera SU1
Relative Score 78 75
Dry 80 78
Wet 85 81
Snow – 76
Comfort 62 56
Noise 84 87
Treadwear 75 72
Handling 81 75

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Headline score

Tire A

Tire B

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

Test data

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.

DisciplineCategoryTire ATire BΔBoth?
Dry Braking Dry 97% #3/9 · 2018 AZ Summer AND All Season Tyre Test 89% #10/10 · 2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test +7.5 Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 100% #4/7 · 2019 EVO Summer Tyre Test 98% #4/6 · 2023 APAC Tyre Test +1.5 Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 84% #15/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test 99% #2/10 · 2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test -14.9 Different tests
Noise Other 97% #5/9 · 2018 Sport Auto 19 inch UHP and Track Day Tyre Test 99% #3/6 · 2023 APAC Tyre Test -1.9 Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall 20% #5/6 · 2018 EVO UUHP Tyre Test 10% #10/10 · 2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test +10 Different tests
Straight Aqua Straight 99% #2/10 · 2019 Gute Fahrt Summer 18 Inch Tyre Test 98% #5/6 · 2023 APAC Tyre Test +0.7 Different tests
Subj. Comfort Subj 77% #7/7 · 2019 EVO Summer Tyre Test 97% #4/6 · 2023 APAC Tyre Test -19.5 Different tests
Subj. Dry Handling Subj 50% #9/10 · 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tyre Test 95% #5/6 · 2023 APAC Tyre Test -44.6 Different tests
Subj. Wet Handling Subj 80% #6/11 · 2018 AMS Summer UHP Tyre Test 94% #5/6 · 2023 APAC Tyre Test -13.5 Different tests
Tyre Weight Tyre 93% #5/8 · 2019 Tyre Reviews UHP Summer Tyre Test 100% #10/10 · 2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test -6.8 Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 87% #9/10 · 2022 AutoBild 19 Inch Summer UHP Tyre Test 87% #10/10 · 2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test +0.5 Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 94% #9/10 · 2022 AutoBild 19 Inch Summer UHP Tyre Test 98% #3/6 · 2023 APAC Tyre Test -3.6 Different tests
From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Falken Azenis FK510

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.
Tire B Nexen N Fera SU1

The Nexen N Fera SU1 is widely regarded as a high-value, mid-range summer tire that frequently punches above its weight class, often compared favorably to premium brands like Continental and Michelin. While most users praise its exceptional comfort, low noise levels, and reliable wet/dry grip, a notable segment of reviewers reports concerns regarding premature sidewall cracking and soft sidewall construction that can impact handling precision on heavier or performance-oriented vehicles.

Pros

  • Excellent value for money compared to premium competitors
  • Very low road noise and high ride comfort
  • Strong wet and dry traction for daily driving
  • Predictable handling characteristics for standard road use

Cons

  • Reports of premature sidewall cracking and tread block degradation
  • Soft sidewalls can lead to vague steering feel or instability on heavy vehicles
  • Performance drop-off noted as tread depth decreases
  • Not suitable for winter conditions despite occasional mislabeling

Observations

  • Owners of heavier vehicles (e.g., SUVs, EVs, or large sedans) frequently report that the soft sidewalls lead to a 'floating' sensation or lack of cornering confidence.
  • Users replacing factory-fitted run-flat tires on BMWs and other luxury vehicles consistently report significant improvements in ride comfort and noise reduction.
  • Performance-oriented drivers note that the tire lacks the necessary rigidity for track use or aggressive spirited driving compared to dedicated UHP tires.
Community buzz

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Falken Azenis FK510

Mixed

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.

r/CarTrackDays ·4 upvotes ·2019-01-27

“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”

r/TeslaModelS ·3 upvotes ·2025-11-25

“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”

r/kereta ·3 upvotes ·2024-05-12

“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”

r/TeslaModel3 ·1 upvote ·2024-02-10

“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.”

Top themes
#Wet weather grip#Value and pricing#Treadwear and lifespan#Sidewall stiffness and handling#Autocross and track performance

Based on 25 community posts

Tire B

Nexen N Fera SU1

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Falken Azenis FK510 B · Nexen N Fera SU1
CategorySummer Ultra High Performance tiresSummer Ultra High Performance tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available6858
Rim diameters17″ – 22″16″ – 24″
Tread depth10/32″9/32″
UTQG300 A A300 A A
Treadwear warranty—25,000 mi
SidewallBlackwallBlackwall
Max pressure50 psi51 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Falken

Nexen

Winner: Falken Azenis FK510 — better comfort, handling and wet. Pick the Nexen N Fera SU1 if noise matters most to you.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Falken Azenis FK510 scores 62 vs 56 on comfort.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Falken Azenis FK510 scores 81 vs 75 on handling.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Falken Azenis FK510 scores 85 vs 81 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Falken Azenis FK510 scores 75 vs 72 on treadwear.

Tire A · Falken Azenis FK510
Tire B · Nexen N Fera SU1

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.