Falken Archive
06 Jan 2016
Falken Tyre Europe adds to truck range
Falken Tyre has added two new patterns to its regional traffic range range with arrival of the RI-151 for the steering axle and BI-851 for the driving axle. Both tyres target exceptional mileage performance with even wear.
04 May 2016
Falken’s James Deane wins UK round of Extreme Drift Allstars
Falken Tyres-backed Irishman, James Deane scored an emphatic victory at round two of the Extreme Drift Allstars at Lydden Hill in Kent at the weekend. Having qualified second, Deane piloting his 730bhp Nissan S14, faced changing weather conditions to scoop victory in the final beating Jerome Vassia from France. The Extreme Drift Allstars is now
31 May 2016
Falken’s top ten finish and first Porsche home at Nürburgring 24 Hours
Falken continued its long-running success at an arduous 2016 Nürburgring 24 Hours, racking up ninth overall for its new Porsche 991 GT3 R, together with a class win and top 20 finish for the SP3T Subaru WRX STI. With the track living up to its Green Hell nickname, competitors faced challenging conditions that ranged from
20 Jan 2016
2016 activities teased with Falken Tyre brand film
Falken Tyre has released a short film demonstrating the breadth of the Japanese tyre brand’s presence and activities, compiled from over 100 hours of footage captured in the past three years. The brand movie features highlights from Falken’s motorsport, football and Red Bull Air Race involvement, as well as spectacular ice driving scenes.
21 Dec 2015
New Falken race car
Falken Motorsports Team has confirmed it will start the 2016 season fielding an all-new car. The Falken Porsche 911 GT3 R, which brought the team so many successes from its first appearance in 2010, will be replaced by a new GT3 car with over 386 kW/500hp.
18 Dec 2015
Falken Tyre Europe expands CV product range
Falken Tyre Europe is set to unveil two new types of regional traffic tyres in its product range; the RI 151 for the steering axle and BI 851 for the driving axle. Both tyres target exceptional mileage performance with even wear.
27 Nov 2015
Falken Motorsports Porsche 911 GT3 R for sale
Following much success in the past five years, Falken Motorsports is retiring its Falken Porsche 911 GT3 R (type 997). The iconic turquoise and blue race car is now up for sale on mobile.de, making a very special Christmas present for any race team.
31 Jul 2015
New Head of Marketing at Falken Tyre
Falken Tyre Europe GmbH has strengthened its marketing department with the appointment of Stephan Cimbal as head of marketing in Europe. Having begun his new role on 1 July 2015, Cimbal is responsible for the Japanese tyre manufacturer’s marketing across the European region and reports to Mark Bögner, marketing director Europe.
18 May 2015
Podium for Falken Motorsports Nürburgring 24 Hours
Japanese tyre manufacturer Falken Tyres achieved its first podium at the 2015 Nürburgring 24 Hours.
04 Jun 2015
Irish drifter to make debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed
Extreme Drift Allstars European Champion, Irishman, James Deane will make his debut at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed (June 25-28) in his 700bhp Falken Motorsports Nissan 200SX S14. Set to appear alongside some of the world’s leading drift drivers, Deane, who started drifting at the age of 15, has been selected to participate in
23 Feb 2015
Falken Tyre Europe rolls in as Super League partners
First Utility Super League and Falken Tyre Europe have entered into an exciting new partnership that will see the Japanese tyre manufacturer become an official partner of the UK’s elite Rugby League competition.