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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Falken Azenis RT-615K 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.

Falken Azenis RT-615K tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
82/100
14 owner reviews
Dry
95
Wet
79
Snow
67
Comfort
82
Noise
77
Treadwear
69
Handling
90

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Nitto NT 01 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
74/100
9 owner reviews
Dry
94
Wet
46
Snow
–
Comfort
46
Noise
–
Treadwear
73
Handling
83

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Falken Azenis RT-615K — better comfort, wet and handling. Pick the Nitto NT 01 if treadwear 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 RT-615K leads by 1
A — Falken Azenis RT-615K
95
B — Nitto NT 01
94
Why this score
SourceAzenis RT-615KNT 01
Tyre Reviews owners 85 94

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Azenis RT-615K leads by 33
A — Falken Azenis RT-615K
79
B — Nitto NT 01
46
Why this score
SourceAzenis RT-615KNT 01
Tyre Reviews owners 75 46

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Falken Azenis RT-615K
67
B — Nitto NT 01
–

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Azenis RT-615K leads by 36
A — Falken Azenis RT-615K
82
B — Nitto NT 01
46
Why this score
SourceAzenis RT-615KNT 01
Tyre Reviews owners 70 46

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Falken Azenis RT-615K
77
B — Nitto NT 01
–

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) NT 01 leads by 4
A — Falken Azenis RT-615K
69
B — Nitto NT 01
73
Why this score
SourceAzenis RT-615KNT 01
Tyre Reviews owners 35 73

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Azenis RT-615K leads by 7
A — Falken Azenis RT-615K
90
B — Nitto NT 01
83
Why this score
SourceAzenis RT-615KNT 01
Tyre Reviews owners 90 83

Scores at a glance

Falken Azenis RT-615K vs Nitto NT 01: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryFalken Azenis RT-615KNitto NT 01
Relative Score 81 66
Dry 95 94
Wet 79 46
Snow 67 –
Comfort 82 46
Noise 77 –
Treadwear 69 73
Handling 90 83

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Tire A

Tire B

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

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A Falken Azenis RT-615K

The Falken Azenis RT 615 K is widely regarded as a high-performance, cost-effective 200TW tire that excels in dry track and street conditions. While users praise its exceptional grip and predictable handling, it is noted for requiring heat to reach optimal performance and having a limited lifespan, particularly when subjected to aggressive driving or aging.

Pros

  • Exceptional dry grip and track-day performance
  • Predictable and progressive breakaway characteristics
  • High value-to-performance ratio compared to premium competitors
  • Versatile enough for both spirited street driving and competitive use

Cons

  • Rapid tread wear and short lifespan
  • Performance degradation as the rubber compound ages and hardens
  • Requires significant heat to reach optimal operating temperature
  • Limited wet weather performance compared to dedicated street tires

Observations

  • Users with older vehicles (e.g., 14-inch wheels) appreciate the availability of this tire in rare, smaller sizes.
  • High-horsepower, rear-wheel-drive vehicles (e.g., Porsche 928) experience significantly faster rear tire wear compared to front tires.
  • The tire's performance characteristics are noted to change on larger, high-sidewall configurations.
Tire B Nitto NT 01

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 RT-615K B · Nitto NT 01
Sizes available1717
Rim diameters14″ – 18″14″ – 19″
Tread depth8/32″6.3/32″
UTQG200 A A100 A A
SidewallBlackwallBlackwall
Max pressure51 psi51 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Falken

Nitto

Winner: Falken Azenis RT-615K — better comfort, wet and handling. Pick the Nitto NT 01 if treadwear matters most to you.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Falken Azenis RT-615K scores 82 vs 46 on comfort.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Falken Azenis RT-615K scores 79 vs 46 on wet.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Falken Azenis RT-615K scores 90 vs 83 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Nitto NT 01 scores 73 vs 69 on treadwear.

Tire A · Falken Azenis RT-615K
Tire B · Nitto NT 01

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.