Run-flat technology now available on Falken’s UHP range
Announced earlier this year, Falken’s run-flat tyres are now available to purchase offering benefits for the end user and fitter alike
Thanks to its novel NEO T-01 manufacturing technology, Falken’s new FK453 high performance Run-Flat tyre, suitable for cars such as the BMW 3 and 5 Series, aims to offer excellent driving performance, high levels of comfort, improved safety and low weight. Claimed to be an industry first, the NEO-T01 manufacturing process developed by Falken’s parent company, Sumitomo Rubber Industries uses a new assembly method that provides improved quality control.
With tighter tolerances of just 0.01 mm together with upgrades in compound and construction, Falken’s engineers have been able to improve uniformity at high speed by up to 70 percent and reduced weight by 10 percent compared with conventional run-flat tyres. The benefits are set to eliminate the negative features normally associated with runflats of harsher ride and heavier weight, the latter also a concern for tyre fitters.