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Falken on-road and off-road tyres selected as Original Equipment for the new Mercedes-Benz G-Class
By Alistair Crumley
The new Mercedes-Benz G-Class will be fitted with Falken tyres from May onwards. The luxury SUV, premiered at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in January, is fitted with Falken Wildpeak A/T AT3WA and Euroall Season AS210A in size 265/60R18, as original equipment.
To achieve this is no mean feat. The Falken Wildpeak A/T AT3WA and the Euroall Season AS210A had to pass the rigorous endurance test on the Mercedes-Benz proving grounds to be considered as OE for the G-Class and they did so with confidence.
Not only does the Falken Wildpeak A/T AT3WA possess the durability and long-life required for off road driving but it is also an alternative for on-road driving. With excellent traction on loose surfaces and superb driving stability, the Wildpeak A/T AT3WA also boasts impressive quietness, even at high speeds.
The Euroall Season AS210A, developed for use all year round, is most suited to on-road driving and its M+S label and snowflake symbol mean it can be used during winter in snowy and icy conditions. Compared to its impressive predecessor, the Falken Euroall Season AS200, which was commended by Autobild Allrad testers with a “good” test grade (07.2016), the new Euroall Season AS210 has improved aquaplaning characteristics by 8% and wet braking by 6%. In transit, the sipes align themselves to the direction of traction, enhancing force transmission and providing outstanding grip in all weathers, including snow. Braking performance has been further improved, particularly on snowy roads thanks to these multidirectional sipes.
“For us, the approval to fit the new G-Class with Falken as original equipment is a very special seal of quality and recognises that we constantly strive for high performance in both development and in production. Of course, we will continue to expand our collaboration with Mercedes-Benz.”
Christian Stolting | Key Account Manager for Falken Tyre Europe GmbH
“Being original equipment on the new G-Class gives our Falken brand an additional boost. Our tyres have already proven their performance in various off-road rallies. It doesn’t matter what terrain - we are already looking forward to seeing the new G-Class in action”
Markus Bögner | Managing Director and COO
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