Falken Archive
18 Oct 2017
Falken dominates race and drift competitions around the world
Falken’s race and drift teams have secured an outstanding collection of honours this season with the tyre manufacturer adding a world champion and champion to its roster of three ‘king’ accolades and ‘queen’ title this weekend. Falken pilot Yoshihide Muroya claimed victory at the final Red Bull Air Race of the season at Indianapolis to
17 Oct 2017
Falken adds to summer tyre portfolio
Falken is expanding its product portfolio by launching a new summer tyre model, the ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun. The new tyre line offers outstanding traction and excellent grip on both wet and dry roads, coupled with low wear performance. It is the successor to the ZIEX ZE914 Ecorun, winner of numerous awards from independent testing organisations.
11 Oct 2017
Falken set to make Equip Auto debut
Falken is set to make its Paris debut as an exhibitor at this year’s Equip Auto trade show, held in the French capital October 17-21. Falken will occupy the 80-sqm stand D039 in Pavillion 2.2 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. The company will present an extensive selection from its product portfolio plus the new
19 Jul 2017
Falken partners with Liverpool FC
Falken Tyre has entered into a multi-year collaboration with Liverpool Football Club as a global partner and official tyre partner. The partnership will see the two brands work together to create unique experiences for fans and customers alike while opening further growth opportunities in Falken’s key global markets. Utilising the world-class appeal of Liverpool FC,
18 Jul 2017
Falken achieves historic victory at the Nürburgring
Falken has achieved a historic first ever victory in the fourth round of this year’s VLN long-distance championship, with drivers Stef Dusseldorp and Jörg Müller in its BMW M6 GT3. The race was also rounded off with success as the Frikadelli Racing Team, who were also running Falken tyres, finished fourth. In qualifying both Falken’s
19 Apr 2017
New Falken concept tyre on Subaru SUV in New York
The Subaru Ascent SUV Concept at the New York International Auto Show was mounted on Falken 21-inch rim-diameter concept tyres ( size 275/50R21) that feature a directional tread pattern. According to Falken-brand producer Sumitomo Rubber North America Inc.(SRNA), only the tyre’s “bold design evokes the power, toughness and SUV stylishness” of the Ascent. However, SRNA wasn’t willing to discus technical details about the tyres. The
08 Mar 2017
Falken at the Geneva International Motor Show
Sumitomo Rubber Industries, is currently exhibiting its Falken brand at the Geneva International Motor Show,”. In addition to the latest lineup of Falken tyres, the stand features Falken’s cutting-edge technologies, including “NEO-T01”, a next-generation tyre production system developed in the pursuit of “Ultra-High Precision” tyre manufacturing. The brand’s “GYROBLADE” airless tyre technology, which makes flat
01 Feb 2017
Falken chosen as OEM for Volkswagen Tiguan
Falken has been chosen as an original equipment manufacturer for new Volkswagen Tiguan models. The company is supplying Falken ZIEX ZE914A ECORUN tyres in the dimension 215/65 R17 99V to factory-equip the new vehicles. Volkswagen’s compact SUV offers an attractive new design, comfort and convenience, and top-class driving dynamics. Falken ZIEX ZE914A ECORUN are the
31 Jan 2017
Falken presents new summer tyres for light trucks and vans
Falken has expanded its product range by adding the Linam Van01, a summer tyre tailored for light trucks and vans. The Linam Van01 offers significantly improved service life, enhanced safety and outstanding performance on wet and uneven road surfaces. The optimised tread pattern, with large central sipes and a wide, flat profile, provides even pressure
09 Nov 2016
Falken expands Ultra High Performance (UHP) range
Falken is expanding its Ultra High Performance (UHP) range of tyres by making its flagship AZENIS FK510 available as a SUV tyre from 2017. The new addition to Falken’s product line-up reflects the growth of the SUV market and continues the tyre manufacturer’s strategy of supplying an extensive range of products in profitable and high-growth
02 Nov 2016
Skoda Superb relies on Falken Tyres
Czech automotive and engine manufacturer Skoda, part of the VW Group since 1991, has chosen to rely on Falken’s high selling ECORUN tyres as the OE tyres for its Superb model. Skoda will factory-fit its most popular mid-range car with Falken ZIEX ZE 914 ECORUN tyres as standard, in both 17” and now in 16”