78
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
80/100
16 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Falken Azenis RT 615 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 RT 615 — better comfort, treadwear and wet. Pick the Nitto NT05 if handling 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
Score (0–100)
Azenis RT 615 leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | Azenis RT 615 | NT05 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 84 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 97 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Azenis RT 615 leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | Azenis RT 615 | NT05 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 53 | 63 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 69 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Azenis RT 615 | NT05 |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | – | 57 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Azenis RT 615 leads by 33
Why this score
| Source | Azenis RT 615 | NT05 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 55 | 43 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 92 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Azenis RT 615 | NT05 |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | – | 87 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Azenis RT 615 leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | Azenis RT 615 | NT05 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 78 | 59 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 81 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
NT05 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Azenis RT 615 | NT05 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 78 | 84 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Falken Azenis RT 615 | Nitto NT05 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 78 | 65 |
| Dry | 93 | 84 |
| Wet | 73 | 63 |
| Snow | 67 | – |
| Comfort | 76 | 43 |
| Noise | 77 | – |
| Treadwear | 76 | 59 |
| Handling | 78 | 84 |
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Headline score
78
/ 100
Tire A
65
/ 100
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.
The Falken Azenis RT 615 is widely regarded as a high-value, entry-level performance tire that bridges the gap between street and track use. Users consistently praise its dry-weather grip and durability, making it a popular choice for budget-conscious enthusiasts and amateur endurance racers.
Pros
- Exceptional dry-weather grip and cornering stability
- High value-for-money ratio compared to premium track-focused tires
- Impressive tread longevity for a 200TW (treadwear) rated tire
- Predictable handling characteristics suitable for beginners
Cons
- Poor performance and hydroplaning risk in heavy rain
- Requires a break-in period to reach optimal stickiness
- Lacks the refinement and wet-weather capability of top-tier max-performance summer tires
- Can be noisy or harsh depending on vehicle application
Observations
- Versatile performance across diverse platforms, ranging from lightweight chassis like the Mazda RX7 and BMW E30 to heavier vehicles like the C4 Corvette.
- Users noted that the tire responds well to specific pressure adjustments, with some reporting better results when running slightly higher PSI.
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 RT 615 | B · Nitto NT05 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Trackday and Competition 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?
78
/ 100
Falken
65
/ 100
Nitto
Winner: Falken Azenis RT 615 — better comfort, treadwear and wet. Pick the Nitto NT05 if handling matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Falken Azenis RT 615 scores 76 vs 43 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Falken Azenis RT 615 scores 76 vs 59 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Falken Azenis RT 615 scores 73 vs 63 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Falken Azenis RT 615 scores 93 vs 84 on dry.
Tire A · Falken Azenis RT 615
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.