Falken Azenis FK453CC – Tests & Review

Falken Azenis FK453CC photo, test, review

Falken FK453CC Azenis is an Ultra High Performance summer tire with an asymmetrical tread pattern, designed for SUV and 4×4.

The tire also has a version for Passenger cars Falken FK453.

The tire has been replaced by the Falken Azenis FK510 SUV.

Key performance

Falken’s rating based on its performance in tests.

Dry performance
98.19 %
Dry braking
97.34 %
Dry handling
99.03 %
Wet performance
94.63 %
Wet braking
94.15 %
Wet handling
99.04 %
Wet lateral handling
90.7 %
Aquaplaning
97.25 %
Off-Road
92.53 %
Grass traction
93.49 %
Gravel braking
94.44 %
Gravel handling
96.94 %
Gravel traction
98.43 %
Mud traction
71.96 %
Sand traction
99.91 %
Rolling resistance
79.5 %
Noise
97.26 %

Falken Azenis FK453CC Tests

2016 Auto Zeitung (255/55 R18)

In 2016 experts of the German publication Auto Zeitung have tested the tire at size 255/55 R18 and compared to 7 similar medium and premium summer tires.

Falken Azenis FK453CC test and review
6th place in Wet braking. The braking distance was 2.5m longer, than the leader.
Falken Azenis FK453CC test and review
5-6th place in Wet handling. Falken was 0.5sec slower, than the leader.
Falken Azenis FK453CC test and review
2nd place in Wet lateral handling. Falken was 1.13sec slower, than the leader.
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3-4th place in Straight aqua. The float speed was 2.3km/h lower, than the leader.
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2nd place in Dry braking. The braking distance was 0.9m longer, than the leader.
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2-4th place in Dry handling. Falken was 0.1sec slower, than the leader.
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2-3rd place in Dry slalom. Falken was 0.3km/h slower, than the leader.
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7th place in Gravel braking.
summer tire Falken FK453CC test and review
Last place in Gravel handling.
summer tire Falken FK453CC test and review
3-4th place in Gravel traction.
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5th place in Grass traction.
summer tire Falken FK453CC test and review
2-3rd place in Mud traction.
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Last place in Sand traction.
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7th place in Rolling resistance.
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4-7th place in Noise.
Test Place Result Difference %
Dry braking
2
33.8
+0.9
97.34%
Dry handling
5-7
101.7
-1
99.03%
Wet braking
6
42.7
+2.5
94.15%
Wet handling
5-6
52.2
+0.5
99.04%
Wet lateral handling
2
12.15
+1.13
90.7%
Straight aqua
3-4
81.2
-2.3
97.25%
Grass traction
5
1.624
-0.11
93.49%
Gravel braking
7
18
+1
94.44%
Gravel handling
8
104.6
+3.2
96.94%
Gravel traction
3-4
1.692
-0.03
98.43%
Mud traction
8
1.678
-0.65
71.96%
Sand traction
2-3
1.062
-0
99.91%
Rolling resistance
7
9.12
+1.87
79.5%
Noise
4-7
73
+2
97.26%

Test result: 6th place.

  • Great dry performance.
  • Relatively good wet braking distance and handling.
  • High aquaplaning resistance.
  • High rolling resistance.
  • Good noise.

Falken Azenis FK453CC Review

Summary Table Of Tests Results

The table shows the tire’s performance in each test by categories.

Test Overall 2016 Auto Zeitung
Dry braking
97.34% 97.34%
Dry handling
99.03% 99.03%
Wet braking
94.15% 94.15%
Wet handling
99.04% 99.04%
Wet lateral handling
90.7% 90.7%
Straight aqua
97.25% 97.25%
Rolling resistance
79.5% 79.5%
Noise
97.26% 97.26%
Grass traction
93.49% 93.49%
Gravel braking
94.44% 94.44%
Gravel handling
96.94% 96.94%
Gravel traction
98.43% 98.43%
Mud traction
71.96% 71.96%
Sand traction
99.91% 99.91%

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