Falken Azenis FK453 Review & Rating
- Dry 90%
- Wet 90%
- Comfort 70%
- Noise 85%
- Treadwear 85%
- Overall 87%
The Azenis FK453 is the flagship ultra-high performance tire of the Falken brand. It is classified as a summer tire for premium sedans and sports coupes. This latest generation promises to improve tread wear and riding comfort without compromising traction on dry and wet roads.
However, it is easy to mistake the Falken Azenis FK453 for the Pirelli P Zero since they have similarly identical tread designs. But compared to the Pirelli, the Falken is not as expensive. You can buy a whole set of Azenis FK453 tires for almost half the price of a set of P Zero tires.
In this Falken Azenis FK453 review, I intend to find out if this flagship tire has more to offer than just its low price. It might look like a clone of a more expensive brand, but I bet that Falken ensure the Azenis tire deliver traction, grip, stability, and control that premium sedans and sports coupes require.
I had at my disposal a 2013 Audi A4 2.0T Premium with the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-banger and CVT transmission. The car had the optional 18-inch dynamic 10-spoke wheels and Falken Azenis FK453 tires. The tires have been used for approximately 1,000 miles, which is enough to give me an idea on the wear characteristics of the tire.
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I have these tires on my 2005 Honda S2000. 225/45/ZR17 fronts and 255/45/ZR17 rear.
These tires can not handle my car. The compound is too hard and the tires spin and let go with spirited driving. I lose traction with every shift without asking the car for full power. The front end will also plow into a spirited corner. As soon as the temperature is below room temp, the tires are even worse.
I am going to replace these tires with a more expensive, highly rated tire, and see what difference it makes. Hopefully it will allow me to drive my car to its handling potential.