Dubbed “exemplary” by Auto Bild magazine, the Falken Azenis FK510 can perform strongly both in wet and dry conditions.
Falken’s FK510 for Audi A3 Comes in Three Different Sizes
Falken announced on Thursday, October 10, 2024 that the Audi A3 all-street will be equipped with its Azenis FK510A AO (Audi Original) tyres.
Both the SUV and standard versions of the Falken Azenis FK510 are popular with performance-focused drivers, and many independent reviewers have also been impressed by the tyre. The Auto Bild magazine, for instance, has dubbed the tyre “exemplary” following a test in 2022.
The Auto Bild test showed that the Falken Azenis FK510 can perform strongly in wet and dry braking. On wet asphalt, the Falken‘s emergency stop braking distance of 47.9 metres from 100 km/h is only two metres behind the best-placed car in the category.
Falken tyres proved effective on the watered circular track and were less than one second behind the winner in the category. When it comes to safety, aquaplaning is also a key factor. This is another area where the Falken tyres managed to demostrate their strengths: with a float speed of 98 km/h when measured on the rain-soaked surface, the Falken was more than a match against several competitors.
The excellent wet-weather properties are a result of the consistent application of Falken’s advanced 4D Nano design technology. The specially developed rubber compound helps create a particularly strong grip on wet surfaces. This is supported by special “blade sipes” – small incisions in the tread that break open the film of water to prevent aquaplaning and enable optimal contact with the road.
The innovative rubber compound provides excellent grip in wet conditions and is also abrasion-resistant. Falken‘s “Adaptive Constant Pressure” technology ensures pressure distribution on the road surface, allowing the Azenis FK510 to achieve optimal fuel efficiency. The tyres also have low rolling resistance, which further reduces consumption.
“The Azenis FK510 boasts outstanding driving dynamics, high safety standards and durability, all made possible by innovative technology. We are convinced that this product will fully meet the high standards of the drivers of the Audi A3 allstreet,” said Christian Stolting, OE (Original Equipment) Sales Director at Falken Tyre Europe GmbH.
The Falken Azenis FK510 is available in 29 sizes in the series 25 to 55 and from 17 to 22 inches and approved for speeds of up to over 300 km/h. For the Audi A3 allstreet, Falken has supplied the tyres in 205/55R17 95W XL, 225/45R18 95W XL and 225/49R19 93W XL sizes since April 2024.
