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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Falken Azenis FK510 vs General G-MAX RS — 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
General G-MAX RS tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
85/100
491 owner reviews
Dry
90
Wet
87
Snow
40
Comfort
85
Noise
78
Treadwear
84
Handling
83

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: General G-MAX RS — better comfort, dry and treadwear. Pick the Falken Azenis FK510 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) G-MAX RS leads by 10
A — Falken Azenis FK510
80
B — General G-MAX RS
90
Why this score
SourceAzenis FK510G-MAX RS
Professional tests (TWG score) 74 –
Tire Rack owners 89 90
Tyre Reviews owners 88 80
SimpleTire owners 97 96
America's Tire owners – 95

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) G-MAX RS leads by 2
A — Falken Azenis FK510
85
B — General G-MAX RS
87
Why this score
SourceAzenis FK510G-MAX RS
Professional tests (TWG score) 84 –
Tire Rack owners 86 87
Tyre Reviews owners 88 80
SimpleTire owners 91 90
America's Tire owners – 89

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Falken Azenis FK510
–
B — General G-MAX RS
40
Why this score
SourceAzenis FK510G-MAX RS
SimpleTire owners 75 40

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) G-MAX RS leads by 23
A — Falken Azenis FK510
62
B — General G-MAX RS
85
Why this score
SourceAzenis FK510G-MAX RS
Professional tests (TWG score) 49 –
Tire Rack owners 83 85
Tyre Reviews owners 77 50
SimpleTire owners 95 88
America's Tire owners – 93

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Azenis FK510 leads by 6
A — Falken Azenis FK510
84
B — General G-MAX RS
78
Why this score
SourceAzenis FK510G-MAX RS
Professional tests (TWG score) 73 –
SimpleTire owners 88 78
America's Tire owners – 88

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) G-MAX RS leads by 9
A — Falken Azenis FK510
75
B — General G-MAX RS
84
Why this score
SourceAzenis FK510G-MAX RS
Tire Rack owners 77 84
Tyre Reviews owners 71 60
SimpleTire owners 80 85
America's Tire owners – 91

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) G-MAX RS leads by 2
A — Falken Azenis FK510
81
B — General G-MAX RS
83
Why this score
SourceAzenis FK510G-MAX RS
Tyre Reviews owners 81 65
America's Tire owners – 94
DriverReviews owners 86 –

Scores at a glance

Falken Azenis FK510 vs General G-MAX RS: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryFalken Azenis FK510General G-MAX RS
Relative Score 78 85
Dry 80 90
Wet 85 87
Snow – 40
Comfort 62 85
Noise 84 78
Treadwear 75 84
Handling 81 83

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Tire A

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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 General G-MAX RS

The General G-Max RS is widely regarded as a high-value, ultra-high-performance summer tire that offers impressive dry and wet traction at a significantly lower price point than premium competitors like Michelin. While most users praise its daily driving comfort, quietness, and predictable handling, some enthusiasts note that it lacks the razor-sharp steering response and ultimate track-day grip of more expensive, top-tier performance tires.

Pros

  • Excellent price-to-performance ratio
  • Strong wet and dry traction
  • Good ride comfort and relatively low road noise
  • Predictable handling characteristics for daily and spirited driving
  • Good tread life compared to other summer performance tires

Cons

  • Softer sidewalls can lead to a 'squishy' or less precise feel during aggressive cornering
  • Reports of flat-spotting after the vehicle sits for extended periods
  • Some users report increased road noise as the tire wears
  • Not intended for track-focused use; can overheat or lose grip under extreme conditions
  • Occasional reports of balancing issues or out-of-round tires

Observations

  • Users with high-horsepower vehicles (400+ hp) often note that the tire can struggle to maintain traction during hard acceleration compared to dedicated track compounds.
  • Owners of vehicles transitioning from run-flat tires consistently report a massive improvement in ride quality and comfort.
  • Drivers on 16-inch or smaller wheels appreciate the availability of this tire in sizes where other performance options are limited.
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

General G-MAX RS

Positive

The General G-Max RS is generally praised by community members as a high-value, budget-friendly alternative to premium summer tires like Michelin Pilot Sport 4S. Drivers report strong dry grip and cornering confidence, though some note drawbacks such as tire noise compared to more expensive options. Overall, they are viewed as a compelling choice for daily driving and enthusiastic street use without breaking the bank.

r/mazda3 ·19 upvotes ·2019-07-04

“Been driving on the General G-Max RS 225's for about a month now and it feels like I'm glued to the road. Now I just need to install my Corksport rear sway bar for even more cornering fun!”

r/GolfGTI ·3 upvotes ·2023-04-12

“Price no object? Michelin 100%. I have the Generals right now and while they're fine for grip and what not, they are very noisy. I have Michelin X Ice winter tires, and even with the aggressive winter tread, they are considerably quieter than my g-max rs. However I paid about 700 CAD for my set of g-max a couple years ago. So for a price like that, I'm happy. Like anything, expect to get what you pay for.”

r/tires ·3 upvotes ·2024-09-10

“G-max rs I put 7k miles on these tires and this is the front how many miles would you say I have before problems occur I plan on replacing in a few weeks Read more”

r/370z ·2 upvotes ·2018-03-31

“General G-Max RS tires I know they just came out in February 2018 but was wondering if anyone else has had experiences with them yet. From what I’ve dug up, they’re OEM on the new Saleen Mustang. Rated at 360AA. I bring this up because that’s what the dealer has given me after an unfortunate alignment issue with my old tires. Yes I went to the dealer because I trust very few people to work on my car and can afford a little extra. So far these tires haven’t disappointed me but it’s day 1. Highway driving felt very smooth and I hugged the corners going faster than... everyone else. Later today I’m going to take my empty backroad and see how they are in tight turns. General announced these tires are UHP Summer tires meant to attract customers for track and autocross. The only thing that holds me back a little on the throttle is the price tag is SOOO cheap, which is exactly what they wanted. If you have experience with them go ahead and post up please. Read more”

Top themes
#value and pricing#dry and wet grip#compared to michelin#daily driving comfort#road noise levels#cornering performance

Based on 12 community posts

Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Falken Azenis FK510 B · General G-MAX RS
CategorySummer Ultra High Performance tires—
Vehicle typePassenger Car / Crossover—
Sizes available6848
Rim diameters17″ – 22″16″ – 20″
Tread depth10/32″10/32″
UTQG300 A A360 - 700 A - AA A
SidewallBlackwallBlack Side Wall
Max pressure50 psi50 - 51 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Falken

General

Winner: General G-MAX RS — better comfort, dry and treadwear. Pick the Falken Azenis FK510 if noise matters most to you.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

General G-MAX RS scores 85 vs 62 on comfort.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

General G-MAX RS scores 90 vs 80 on dry.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

General G-MAX RS scores 84 vs 75 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You want a quieter cabin

Falken Azenis FK510 scores 84 vs 78 on noise.

Tire A · Falken Azenis FK510
Tire B · General G-MAX RS

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.