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 Falken Azenis FK510 UHP, Made in Japan

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post Sep 13 2019, 02:08 PM

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As of now both FK510 and V12E2 are the best value for money. The cheapest you can go and still get good performance is the V12E2 but the price difference for FK510 should also be justifiable since FK510 is also a bit better than V12E2. So should not go wrong in buying either of those.
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post Sep 13 2019, 06:55 PM

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PS4 so far only has 1 minor weakness which is like PS3, still chipping when driven hard while the tread is already about 50%. Other than that this tire is excellent, hence the premium price.

Another alternative to PS4 which I highly recommend also is the Continental Extreme Contact Sport which is similar price to PS4 despite still made in Europe with excellent grip too but so far for me no chipping yet.
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post Sep 14 2019, 10:11 AM

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QUOTE(Jason @ Sep 12 2019, 02:56 PM)
Aquaplaning, emergency manoeuvres. I drive at the same legal speed, regardless rain or shine, so the tyres must be up to par. And I take corners at quite high speeds (relative to aunties), so if I want to maintain almost the same speed during dry, then the tyres got to be up to the mark in the wet. Because I lazy to brake, I prefer driving smoothly. For the exact same make and model, other owners change brake pads twice as fast as I do.

To be fair, let me observe the FK510. I did not check the tyre pressure yet since installing it on Saturday. Sending it for alignment and road force balancing today or tomorrow.

That being said, you just get the Hankook and save some money  icon_idea.gif
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Looks like your driving style a bit similar to mine.
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post Sep 20 2019, 01:59 PM

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QUOTE(Jason @ Sep 18 2019, 11:31 PM)
Shop name there what... call yourself.
I call for you, people say it’s my shop and I start this thread to promote my own shop...

Apa lagi ni orang LYN mau?
The only question left is the mileage life on these. PS4 seem to go >50k km for the same make and model as mine.. if I can get almost the same, I’ll stick to FK510z
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There is already a test including wear in the tirereviews UK and both the PS4 and FK510 were included. If I remember correctly the FK510 is about average, and PS4 was better but cannot remember by how far.

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post Jul 17 2020, 11:53 AM

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QUOTE(wkc5657 @ Jul 17 2020, 11:21 AM)
What happened to this tyre? Totally vanished from mudah listing now, no more selling in our market? Even the relatively new re004 already have quite some listing....
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In Falken MY facebook, they still advertise it so still should have.
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post Dec 9 2020, 01:24 AM

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QUOTE(Jason @ Dec 8 2020, 11:30 PM)
Went to my usual tyre shop. My rears were gone, well worn and one side had damage -- this is not a fault with the tyre, but external damage that can happen to any tyre. My fronts were still good, shoulder wear due to poor alignment previously but not severe. I could continue using it, but I had to change the rear.

Thought about taking Falken FK510 again and just replace the rear pair, but backside itchy and I have been driving more spirited lately. So decided to go for PS4 for all 4 corners.

PS4 costs ~40% more than the FK510 for all 4 corners. Immediately, I noticed that the PS4 is more responsive in the dry, the FK510 is not slow, but the PS4 is just more responsive to steering input. And, on the same road, same tyre pressure, PS4 feels harsher -- I believe this is due to stiffer sidewalls.

Bear in mind I came from P7 RFT -> FK510 -> PS4. The FK510 was a definite improvement from the P7 in all ways and especially NVH because its not a RFT. The PS4 first impression is quicker/more direct steering response relative to the FK510.

Is the PS4 worth 40% more? I don't know, need to drive in the wet to confirm.
But based on dry performance alone, my answer is no, especially if you ferry people using your car, the FK510, despite "less" responsive, is not poor, and its not as stiff as the PS4.

I still think FK510 is a very good tyre for the price. But I wonder how does Sime Tyre Continental MC6 compares to the FK510.
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Should've tried the F1SS or F1S. F1SS should be a bit more expensive but F1S is like FK510 prices or even cheaper.
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post Dec 9 2020, 10:01 AM

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QUOTE(Jason @ Dec 9 2020, 02:26 AM)
https://www.goodyear.com.my/tyres/goodyear-eagle-f1-sport
No 255/40 R18 for my rears

The F1SS more expensive than PS4? I don't want to spend more than PS4 lol.
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Oh ya, doesn't have.
F1SS actually not sure how much, haven't checked around, just a hunch it might be more expensive.
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post Apr 8 2021, 06:46 PM

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QUOTE(jamespaul @ Apr 8 2021, 09:53 AM)
I changed from Goodyear Eagle Ass 3 to FK510

- Goodyear's grip in wet and dry are much better than the FK510 (FK510 aquaplanes a bit here and there, but the Goodyear is very confident in the wet)
- Goodyear's steering feel was much more predictable (FK510 makes my car feels slightly floaty at initial turn in)
- I got 45k km out this tyres, which is great
The only thing good about the FK510 is that it is cheap.

My next tyre will be the PS4 or back to Goodyears.
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Yeah this is consistent with most reviews of FK510, it's like half a step behind the top UHP with slightly softer/better comfort. You tried this on your GLA45 I presume, yes?
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post Apr 10 2021, 06:14 PM

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QUOTE(newhouseowner @ Apr 10 2021, 11:29 AM)
As per tyre review UK, fk510 win PS4 in wet slightly, if your Goodyear better than fk510 in wet, then you no need try PS4.
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Which test was it?
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post Apr 10 2021, 06:18 PM

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QUOTE(Jason @ Apr 10 2021, 01:47 PM)
I think it may be because FK510 feels less adept in the wet when it is near end of life. At least that’s my experience.

I don’t think PS4 is any more amazing than FK510 in the wet. My impressions still hold, the PS4 is sharper in steering response than the FK510, and have a better feel of the road, more direct.

That being said, I don’t think it’s worth the premium. But let’s see how many KMs I can do on the PS4. Then will know if the FK510 is the true value king.
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How many KM you got from the fk510?
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post Apr 11 2021, 09:21 AM

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QUOTE(Jason @ Apr 10 2021, 11:46 PM)
~33k average. Reason being I swapped the fronts first, then the rear. It still had some life to it when I changed, but one of the tyres were damaged so I just changed all four.
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Still got another 10-15k km I think.

QUOTE(epjx31 @ Apr 11 2021, 02:18 AM)
Falken Azenis FK510 recently won the 2021 ADAC summer test.

Definitely worth having a look.

Check out the link below

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Not quite a good comparison test cuz mixed up between touring and UHP. Tyrereviews test is better.
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post Sep 13 2021, 01:25 PM

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QUOTE(ayamxxx @ Sep 12 2021, 08:28 PM)
was planning to try this due to some good review and price cheaper than ps4. but not on my tyre size
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Try the new Hankook S1 Evo 3.

 

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