Category: Falken

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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”

Czech automotive and engine manufacturer Skoda, part of the VW Group since 1991, has chosen the Falken brand’s successful ECORUN tyres for its Superb saloon model. The most popular mid-size car is now fitted with Falken‘s ZIEX ZE914 ECORUN tyres as standard. In production since May, the third generation of the Superb delivers higher performance

Falken Tyre’s latest offering in passenger car winter tyres has been inspired by the unusual combination of astrophysics and origami techniques. Designers working on Falken’s new EUROWINTER HS01 tyre were intrigued by the folding pattern that astrophysicist and part-time origami enthusiast Koryo Miura created for stowing large solar panels into compact payload bays for satellite

Falken Tyre and Team Falken will be looking for further success in the Red Bull Air Race World Championship when it heads to Ascot, Berkshire, on 13-14 August 2016. Japanese tyre manufacturer Falken was the Official Partner of the Red Bull Air Race Chiba earlier this year and also sponsors Japanese competitor Yoshihide Muroya. The