Falken Mid-range AZENIS RS820
tested in R19 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured Which sizes it's made in
Select width → profile → rim diameter in turn.
Load index (LI) — You must keep the LI at least as high as stated in the vehicle registration document for the specific tyre size. A higher LI (load index) is permitted by law.
Speed index (SI) — For summer tyres, the SI may be higher than stated in the vehicle registration document.
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Reinforced profile 
Rim protection Price comparison across shops
Current prices for size 255/30 R19.
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How the Azenis RS820 evaluated
tested in R19 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured incomplete measurement: no wear measurement 
wear not measured 
Wet 30 what it consists of Wet (3)
Dry 53 what it consists of Dry (2)
Economy 36 what it consists of Economy (1)
Noise and comfort 15 what it consists of Noise and comfort (2)
Zákaznícke recenzie do PTI nevstupujú – PTI stojí na meraniach nezávislých testov; pri pneumatikách s málo testami čiastočne prihliada aj na triedu značky.
Where Falken AZENIS RS820 stands in size 255/30 R19
Compared with 17 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
Hankook K137 VENTUS EVO 9.9 144,60 € better and cheaper 
Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT EVO 8.7 231,98 € 
Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT 8.6 230,55 € 
Hankook K127 VENTUS S1 EVO3 8.5 153,94 € better and cheaper 
Kumho PS72 ECSTA SPORT S 8.5 254,34 € 
Vredestein ULTRAC PRO 8.1 170,82 € 
Dunlop SPORT MAXX RT2 8.0 177,50 € 
Nexen N'FERA SPORT 7.7 148,39 € better and cheaper 
Toyo PROXES SPORT 2 7.6 167,98 € 
Uniroyal RAINSPORT 5 7.5 181,76 € 
Yokohama V107 7.3 171,70 € 
Firestone FIREHAWK SPORT 7.1 166,30 € 
Pirelli PZERO 7.0 224,38 € 
Sava INTENSA UHP 2 7.0 88,22 € 
Fulda SPORTCONTROL 2 7.0 153,63 € Falken AZENIS RS820 7.0 163,78 € This tyre 
Gripmax SureGrip Pro Sport 5.3 88,21 € Gripmax SureGrip Pro Sport 88,21 € −75,57 € 9.9 best in the group Hankook K137 VENTUS EVO 144,60 € −19,18 € Show all tyres in the ranking (17)
- 1. 9.9 144,60 € −19,18 €
- 2. 8.7 231,98 € +68,20 €
- 3. 8.6 230,55 € +66,77 €
- 4. 8.5 153,94 € −9,84 €
- 4. 8.5 254,34 € +90,56 €
- 6. 8.1 170,82 € +7,04 €
- 7. 8.0 177,50 € +13,72 €
- 8. 7.7 148,39 € −15,39 €
- 9. 7.6 167,98 € +4,20 €
- 10. 7.5 181,76 € +17,98 €
- 11. 7.3 171,70 € +7,92 €
- 12. 7.1 166,30 € +2,52 €
- 13. 7.0 224,38 € +60,60 €
- 13. 7.0 88,22 € −75,56 €
- 13. 7.0 153,63 € −10,15 €
- 13. 7.0 163,78 €
- 17. 5.3 88,21 € −75,57 €
Technical information
Focus: Sport
With sport tyres, grip in every situation is what decides — under hard acceleration, under braking, in the dry and in the wet. Falken AZENIS RS820 belongs to this group. Stability at higher speeds and precision through corners come on top of that. One thing drivers often underestimate when buying: grip comes from a softer compound, and a softer compound wears faster. Where a standard tyre covers roughly 40,000 km, a sport tyre manages about 20,000 to 30,000 km — and considerably less with a sharper driving style or a heavier, more powerful car.
D A B (72 dB) Competitors
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How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 255/30 R19.
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What owners say
<p>Excellent grip and giving good confidence through corners</p>
I previously drove on the Good Year Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5.
The tyres are equally good.
The Falken is new now, so it might have more grip than the GY, but its handling is just as good, if not better than the GY.
Plus, the Falken is cheaper.
I'll continue to use this tyre in the future.
I got these and the 295/35/19 size for my F10 M5.
I was curious to see how £700 for a full set of tyres compares the Michelin Pilot Sport 4s and Continental Sport Contact 7 which are double the price for a full set.
The Michelins were good but the sidewall is ugly, as is the rim protector design. They also lacked turn in feel.
The continentals were epic in almost every way, especially in the wet.
Comparatively I’d say the RS820 is only 10% behind the Michelins and maybe 15-20% behind the Continentals when you’re really pushing it.
I’m well aware of my limits and don’t track my car so if these Falken RS820’s wear sensibly, I’ll fit another set.
They behave predictably and don’t suddenly lose traction, they are also reasonably responsive in the cold spring mornings we are having.
They also have a nice minimalist side wall design, although I’m not a fan of the font used for the tyre size.
One thing to note is that the RS820 did take more weights to balance than the other two brands I’ve mentioned. But there isn’t any vibration at autobahn speeds.
These Falken Azensis 820s have transformed my Mercedes SL (r231) from a cruiser to a sports car. I changed from Dunlop Sport maxx 2 and the Falkens give a much more focussed drive. They cope well with potholes. The Kevlar band gives me confidence that they are more resistant to punctures than the Dunlops were. The comfort is great despite it being a more sporty ride. Braking is great too. There is a slight increase in road noise Vs the Dunlop but not enough to be annoying. I'm only surprised there aren't more reviews of this great tyre.
Great tires for Mazda RX-8. Very predictable, with good grip both on dry and wet. They work great both for dynamic driving on mountain roads and occasional track days.