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 NT05 — 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
65
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
68/100
8 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Falken Azenis PT722 — better comfort and treadwear. Pick the Nitto NT05 if handling and dry 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)
NT05 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Azenis PT722 | NT05 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 84 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 97 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
NT05 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Azenis PT722 | NT05 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 62 | 63 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 69 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Azenis PT722 leads by 35
Why this score
| Source | Azenis PT722 | NT05 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 78 | 43 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 92 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Azenis PT722 leads by 29
Why this score
| Source | Azenis PT722 | NT05 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 88 | 59 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 81 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
NT05 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Azenis PT722 | NT05 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 78 | 84 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Falken Azenis PT722 | Nitto NT05 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 77 | 65 |
| Dry | 80 | 84 |
| Wet | 62 | 63 |
| Comfort | 78 | 43 |
| Treadwear | 88 | 59 |
| Handling | 78 | 84 |
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77
/ 100
Tire A
65
/ 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 NT05 is widely regarded as a specialized extreme performance tire that excels in track-day environments and spirited driving scenarios. While users appreciate its predictable handling and progressive feedback, it is frequently criticized for rapid tread wear and significant road noise, making it a polarizing choice for daily commuting.
Pros
- Predictable and balanced handling during track use
- Informative feedback near the limit of adhesion
- Strong cornering confidence and stability
- Aesthetically pleasing sidewall and tread design
Cons
- High levels of road noise during daily driving
- Rapid tread wear, particularly under high-torque applications
- Inconsistent dry grip performance for high-horsepower vehicles
- Not recommended for daily use due to comfort and longevity trade-offs
Observations
- High-horsepower vehicles (e.g., 360rwkw turbo applications) report that the tire struggles to manage power delivery effectively.
- Users with AWD platforms, such as the Audi A4, report satisfactory performance in wet conditions when driven conservatively.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Falken Azenis PT722 | B · Nitto NT05 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Ultra High Performance tires | Summer Extreme Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 23 |
| Rim diameters | — | 15″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | — | 7.2/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 200 A A |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
77
/ 100
Falken
65
/ 100
Nitto
Winner: Falken Azenis PT722 — better comfort and treadwear. Pick the Nitto NT05 if handling and dry matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Falken Azenis PT722 scores 78 vs 43 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Falken Azenis PT722 scores 88 vs 59 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Nitto NT05 scores 84 vs 78 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Nitto NT05 scores 84 vs 80 on dry.
Tire A · Falken Azenis PT722
Tire B · Nitto NT05
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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.