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New Falken Flagship Azenis FK520L Designed for Premium Sport Driving
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The new Ultra-high Performance (UHP) tyre is designed for the Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) and sport car segment.
“The new Azenis FK520L is introduced to replace the highly acclaimed Azenis FK510. The FK520L received the number one overall rating in the general tyre performance test conduct- ed in 2021 by Europe’s largest automobile federation, ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club/General Automobile Club). In the following year, the tyre received a number one rating for its wear performance. This new tyre has set a high standard not only against its predecessor but also its rivals in Development.
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was 10 per cent longer compared to Azenis FK510. He noted that the service life of any new tyre over its previous generation - uted the longevity of the new tyre tread life to Falken’s proprie- tary left-right asymmetrical tread pattern and tread depth as well as the adoption of a special silica compound.
“This left-right asymmetrical tread pattern also provides the excellent cornering performance that premium vehicles demand. The tyre’s outside blocks are designed with enhanced rigidity to provide a solid grip while the water evacuation reduces hydroplaning risk and im- proves stability and control on wet roads, even at high speeds.”
Thanks to the new pattern and compound, he added, the FK520L was rated A for wet grip performance for all sizes, the highest rating awarded under the EU labelling.
