The Azenis FK520 is Falken's Street/Sport Truck Summer tire developed for the drivers of SUVs and crossovers who want dry and wet traction and handling in a refined package. Like all summer tires, the Azenis FK520 is not intended to be driven, stored nor serviced in near- or below-freezing temperatures, through snow or on ice.
The Azenis FK520's tread compound is molded into an asymmetric pattern designed to achieve precise handling, enhanced directional stability, and reduced stopping distances in both wet and dry conditions. Broad outboard shoulder blocks, diamond-cut at the edges, deliver the fine lateral grip required during performance driving. All lateral shoulder grooves feature silencing dimples to minimize noise when the ride settles down. High-angle siping offers additional biting edges in wet, slippery conditions, and four wide, circumferential grooves allow water to flow through the contact patch to resist hydroplaning.
Internally, the Azenis FK520 optimizes design and materials to achieve a lightweight construction for improved rolling resistance. The dual-ply polyester casing offers durability and its two wide, steel belts are reinforced by a hybrid Aramid and nylon undertread cap ply to provide added rigidity and high-speed stability.
Note: Street/Sport Truck Summer tires exposed to temperatures of 20 degrees F (-7 degrees C) or lower must be permitted to gradually return to temperatures of at least 40 degrees F (5 degrees C) for at least 24 hours before they are flexed in any manner, such as by adjusting inflation pressures, mounting them on wheels or using them to support, roll or drive a vehicle.
Flexing of the specialized rubber compounds used in Street/Sport Truck Summer tires during cold-weather use can result in irreversible compound cracking. Compound cracking is not a warrantable condition because it occurs as the result of improper use or storage. Tires exhibiting compound cracking must be replaced.
Los neumáticos originales (O.E.) Camioneta Carretera/Deportiva Para Verano, son comprados usualmente para reemplazar pares o juegos de cuatro originales que se han desgastado. Pueden ser usados en otros vehÃculos, en pares o grupos de cuatro, si tienen el tamaño, Ãndice de carga y código de velocidad, igual al de la categorÃa de rendimiento y especificaciones de los neumáticos originales.
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Yokohama ADVAN NEOVA AD09 Reviews
Reviews highlight excellence in dry traction, with drivers praising exceptional grip, precise steering response, and confidence during track days, autocross, and HPDE events. Wet performance receives positive marks for predictable handling in light rain, though some note reduced traction in standing water. Treadwear draws mixed feedback-many appreciate durability through multiple heat cycles and track sessions, while others report premature wear or chunking under aggressive use. Enthusiasts value the AD09's balance of track-focused performance and street usability, though its true strengths shine in dry, high-demand driving scenarios where consistent grip and communication are paramount.
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38 reviews mention "Wet Traction"
27 positive
11 negative
Reviewers scoring 9s and 10s praise the AD09's wet traction, highlighting excellent grip and stability in rainy track conditions, with some noting predictable handling even on misty surfaces. A few mention hydroplaning in deep standing water, but most agree it performs admirably for an extreme-performance tire, offering confidence during wet driving when pressures are properly managed.
September 05, 2024
(Verified Purchase)
4.3 out of 5
I didn't get a lot of wet running on them, but the bit that I did was good( at MSRH)...
I had used the previous AD08R and loved it. I was getting ready to take my Boxster to COTA and wanted a good 200 treadwear tire. The new AD09 is one of the few that comes in the right 20 inch sizes for my car. The AD09 did great at COTA and in other track days at MSRH. They do wear fairly quickly, but that's expected in a 200tw tire. I've been very happy with the AD09 as both a track tire and a daily drive tire. I didn't get a lot of wet running on them, but the bit that I did was good(at MSRH).
...They gripped very well in the wet, and phenomenal on dry pavement. Every bit as good as the more expensive OEM tires but better in the wet and cold.
Extremely pleased with the AD09s so far. They gripped very well in the wet, and phenomenal on dry pavement. Every bit as good as the more expensive OEM tires but better in the wet and cold.
Vehicle: 2022 Porsche 718 Spyder Miles Driven on Tires: 1,000 Driving Conditions: Track/Autocross Location: SAN JOSE, CA Driving Style: Spirited
Customers rave about the Yokohama ADVAN NEOVA AD09's dry traction, with many scoring 9s and 10s for its exceptional grip, precise cornering, and track-ready performance. Enthusiasts praise its "sticky" feel during autocross, HPDE events, and aggressive driving, noting predictable limits and resilience through high-speed sessions. Several highlight quick heat-up and consistent grip even under heavy track use, cementing its reputation as an outstanding extreme-performance summer tire.
May 12, 2025
(Verified Purchase)
3.8 out of 5
...Turn in is sharper and feedback is stronger as a result of the stiffer side wall most likely. I ran my normal coastal roads at the same pace I would with the Cup 2s and get the same level of grip and feedback. I observed no weaknesses in this tire for average day to day driving compared to the OEM Michelin...
This is one of the only tire options available for the 991.2 GT3 that aren't the Cup2s. Driving around town, the AD09 and the Cup2 are very comparable with the AD09 being ever so slightly harsher on medium impact road undulations. Turn in is sharper and feedback is stronger as a result of the stiffer side wall most likely. I ran my normal coastal roads at the same pace I would with the Cup 2s and get the same level of grip and feedback. I observed no weaknesses in this tire for average day to day driving compared to the OEM Michelin. Now for the track.. I run the car in group 4/TT and have raced for years. This tire is likely 1, maybe 2 seconds slower a lap than the Cup 2 but I would argue that's only relevant if you're trying to set a qualifying lap. Where this tire shines is in it's consistency and how well it holds up to abuse. I'd wager that the average group 3/4 driver is quicker with this tire since you don't have adjust for the performance fall off the way you do with a Cup2. If you were comparing average lap times over a session, I bet the AD09 wins. I will say, this thing wears like iron compared to the Cup2s. After a 10 sessions on track, no graining, cupping, wear spots or appreciable reduction in tread.. nothing. Conversely, I could easily wreck some Cup2s in a weekend. End of the day, some drivers will notice the slight reduction in absolute overall grip but I think this tire makes up for it in price, consistency, wear rate on the track and usability on the road. If you absolutely need the best lap times than you should be probably looking at a Hoosier anyway.
Vehicle: 2018 Porsche 911 GT3 Standard Brakes Miles Driven on Tires: 2,000 Driving Conditions: Track/Autocross Location: MILL VALLEY, CA Driving Style: Spirited
These are a great tire that provides the driver with excellent road feedback and unparalleled steering response. You feel everything and it is easy to gauge the limits of cornering with this tire...
These are a great tire that provides the driver with excellent road feedback and unparalleled steering response. You feel everything and it is easy to gauge the limits of cornering with this tire. Highly recommended for performance driving.
Vehicle: 2019 Subaru WRX STi S209 Miles Driven on Tires: 10,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: BILLERICA, MA Driving Style: Spirited
...The tires have good grip and wear resilience is impressive. They get slippery after a few hot laps and become unpredictable...
Fast delivery and excellent customer service. I had a bolt get stuck in my tire while driving and I ordered a replacement. My order was delivered and installed the next day! The Road Hazard warranty reimbursed me for the cost of the tire within a week! The tires have good grip and wear resilience is impressive. They get slippery after a few hot laps and become unpredictable. I like the Cup2s better for the track.
Vehicle: 2023 Porsche 911 Carrera S Standard Brakes Miles Driven on Tires: 700 Driving Conditions: Track/Autocross Location: SAN DIEGO, CA Driving Style: Spirited
Treadwear receives strong praise, with many scoring 8-10 for excellent durability through multiple track days and heat cycles. Users highlight lasting 10+ track sessions with minimal wear, outperforming expectations for a 200TW tire. Some note quicker wear under extreme use but view it as typical for the category, emphasizing the AD09's endurance-focused design and impressive lifespan when used as intended.
August 23, 2023
(Verified Purchase)
Not Yet Rated
Not as track capable as previous model A052 but tire wear is incredible... previous experience with Michelin, Continental and Toyo DOT legal track tires - 8 track days max, these tires double that.
Not as track capable as previous model A052 but tire wear is incredible. previous experience with Michelin, Continental and Toyo DOT legal track tires - 8 track days max, these tires double that.
Vehicle: 2012 Porsche Cayman R Standard Brakes Miles Driven on Tires: 600 Driving Conditions: Track/Autocross Location: ALTON, VA Driving Style: Spirited
I did not experience any wet yet and unclear on longer term durability but if I get a full summer of track season out of these I will conclude they are outstanding value/performance for my needs.
I run several Porsche club track days each summer and need a tire that works well there as well as a summer daily driver in between. After about 600 miles these Yokos seem perfect. They immediately felt as comfortable for daily driving as my stock Pirelli PZeros, but with increased steering precision and feel. At the track it took me a few sessions to get the pressures right but then they were amazing. At the track on warm/hot days I found that starting at 30lbs cold all around worked great and resulted in hot temps of about 35F and 39R with great grip. I did not experience any wet yet and unclear on longer term durability but if I get a full summer of track season out of these I will conclude they are outstanding value/performance for my needs.
Vehicle: 2014 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet Miles Driven on Tires: 600 Driving Conditions: Track/Autocross Location: RENTON, WA Driving Style: Spirited
After 10,000 miles, 2 road trips from Oregon to Colorado, several HPDEs, Track Sprints and AutoX's, I gotta replace the rears on my 991.2 C4S...
After about 10,000 miles, 2 road trips from Oregon to Colorado, several HPDEs, Track Sprints and AutoX's, I gotta replace the rears on my 991.2 C4S. These are a great value for the amount of grip you get. AutoXers wont find it hard to keep pace with the meta tires, AO52's included.
The tires have great grip from cold to warm but you'll find they punch WAY above their weight when they get a super hot canvas to stick to, where the meta 200tw tires stat to get greasy. Track days in the PNW have lots of rain and these will allow for quicker times in the wet compared to the AO52s. My only complaint is lots of road noise, some slow turn-in response and how picky the grip threshold is when the tires aren't at the perfect psi.
Highly recommend for the price for anybody running 20" wheels.
Vehicle: 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe With Rear Axle Steering Miles Driven on Tires: 10,000 Driving Conditions: Track/Autocross Location: PORTLAND, OR Driving Style: Spirited
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