77
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
76/100
10 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Falken Azenis PT722 vs Nitto NT 01 — Compared (May 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.
VS
Tire B
Nitto
Nitto NT 01
66
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
74/100
9 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Falken Azenis PT722 — better comfort, wet and treadwear. Pick the Nitto NT 01 if dry and handling matter most to you.
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Category breakdown
5 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
Score (0–100)
NT 01 leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | Azenis PT722 | NT 01 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 94 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Azenis PT722 leads by 16
Why this score
| Source | Azenis PT722 | NT 01 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 62 | 46 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Azenis PT722 leads by 32
Why this score
| Source | Azenis PT722 | NT 01 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 78 | 46 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Azenis PT722 leads by 15
Why this score
| Source | Azenis PT722 | NT 01 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 88 | 73 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
NT 01 leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Azenis PT722 | NT 01 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 78 | 83 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Falken Azenis PT722 | Nitto NT 01 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 77 | 66 |
| Dry | 80 | 94 |
| Wet | 62 | 46 |
| Comfort | 78 | 46 |
| Treadwear | 88 | 73 |
| Handling | 78 | 83 |
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Headline score
77
/ 100
Tire A
66
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Falken Azenis PT722 is widely regarded as a high-value, budget-friendly tire that excels in longevity and ride comfort. While many users praise its quiet operation and exceptional tread life, consensus is polarized regarding wet-weather performance and traction consistency, with some drivers reporting significant grip issues in rain.
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and durability
- Low noise levels and high ride comfort
- Excellent value for the price point
- Stable and smooth handling at highway speeds
Cons
- Unpredictable or poor traction in wet conditions
- Lack of progressive grip when reaching traction limits
- Inconsistent performance across different vehicle platforms
- Sudden loss of traction without warning
Observations
- Users with heavier SUVs like the BMW X3 reported impressive longevity, exceeding 60,000 km with minimal tread wear.
- Drivers of rear-wheel-drive sedans, such as the Lexus IS250, reported significant traction issues, suggesting the tire may struggle with the power delivery of certain RWD configurations.
The Nitto NT01 is widely regarded as a high-value, track-focused semi-slick tire that excels in dry conditions, offering impressive longevity compared to its competitors. While it provides exceptional grip and consistent performance for track enthusiasts, users must exercise extreme caution in wet conditions due to a significant risk of hydroplaning.
Pros
- Exceptional dry traction and grip levels
- Outstanding tread life and durability for a track-oriented tire
- Quick warm-up times, even on heavier vehicles
- High value-for-money proposition for track day participants
Cons
- Severe hydroplaning risk in standing water or heavy rain
- High levels of road noise
- Poor traction on painted road markings, especially when wet
- Limited communication/feedback compared to top-tier racing slicks
Observations
- Lightweight FWD vehicles, such as modified MINIs, benefit from rapid heat-up and high confidence during hillclimbs and circuit use.
- Heavy, high-torque vehicles (approx. 2 tons) report that the tires handle power well, though they may experience heat saturation after 6-7 consecutive laps.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Falken Azenis PT722 | B · Nitto NT 01 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Ultra High Performance tires | — |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
| Sizes available | — | 17 |
| Rim diameters | — | 14″ – 19″ |
| Tread depth | — | 6.3/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 100 A A |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
77
/ 100
Falken
66
/ 100
Nitto
Winner: Falken Azenis PT722 — better comfort, wet and treadwear. Pick the Nitto NT 01 if dry and handling matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Falken Azenis PT722 scores 78 vs 46 on comfort.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Falken Azenis PT722 scores 62 vs 46 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Falken Azenis PT722 scores 88 vs 73 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Nitto NT 01 scores 94 vs 80 on dry.
Tire A · Falken Azenis PT722
Tire B · Nitto NT 01
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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.