Azenis FK460 A/S

About the Falken Azenis FK460 A/S

All-Season Ultra High Performance Passenger Car/CUV tire.

Features

* Utilizes Advanced 4D Nano Technology* Interlocking sipes* Emerging grooves* High grip chamfer* Higher load index for sizes meant to be used for electric vehicles, such as Tesla* Road Hazard Protection* 50,000 Mile Limited Tread Life Warranty

Benefits

* Creates a rubber compound that delivers high-performance grip and wet weather traction without sacrificing tread life* Improve snow traction while maintaining tire rigidity to deliver both dry and wet performance* Expand to provide wet weather performance throughout the life of the tire while also reducing air channeling noise* Delivers high performance dry handling capability

Understanding the 275/35ZR19 XL size

In the size code 275/35R19, 275 is the section width in millimetres (about 10.8"). 35 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall height is 35% of the width, or roughly 96.3 mm. R19 means radial construction on a 19-inch wheel, giving an approximate overall diameter of 26.6".

The load index 100 means each tire supports up to 1,764 lbs — about 7,056 lbs across a full set of four. The speed symbol Y certifies the tire to 186 mph under its rated load. Always match or exceed the load index and speed rating listed on your vehicle's door-jamb placard.

Tread life and grip ratings

This tire carries a UTQG rating of 500 A A. The treadwear grade of 500 is a relative durability score — a grade of 200 is expected to last roughly twice as long as a grade of 100 under the same controlled test. Traction grade A measures straight-line wet stopping grip (AA is highest, then A, B and C). Temperature grade A reflects heat resistance at sustained speed (A is highest).

Price and value

At $186.00 per tire, a full set of four costs $744.00. That is about 26% below the average price of the 77 tires we stock in this size. Backed by a 50,000-mile treadwear warranty, that works out to roughly $14.88 per 1,000 miles across the set.