About Falken Tyres

A brief history

Falken Tyres was established in Japan in 1983 and introduced to the North American market two years later. Innitially, Falken was created as the flagship high-performance radial brand under Ohtsu Tire and Rubber. Today, Falken has solidified itself as one of the top consumer choice for tyres. By focusing on UHP (Ultra High Performance) products and winning well-known professional motorsports programs, the success achived has helped to further develop and improve passenger vehicle products for both domestic and worldwide distribution.

Falken's dates of significance

  • 1983: The Falken brand is created as a high performance brand of OHTSU Rubber & Tire in Japan

  • 1985: Started Falken Motorsports & U.S. Distribution

  • 1988: Falken introduces the Sincera Tyre

  • 1988: Falken Tyre Europe GmbH is founded in Offenbach am Main, Germany

  • 1991: Opened U.S. Headquarters in Rancho Cucamonga

  • 1996: The first 'Ziex' branded tyre is released: Ziex ZE502

  • 2001: AZENIS Tyre line is launched with AZENIS ST115 and AZENIS RT215

  • 2006: A Consumer Reports Top Pick: Falken ZE912

  • 2010: Falken introduces the Wildpeak All Terrain Tyre to revitalise the all-performance SUV and Light Truck segments

  • 2012: New Falken Tire headquarters located in Rancho Cucamonga, California

  • 2015: Falken becomes the Official Tire of Major League Baseball

  • 2016: The Sumitomo Rubber USA factory in Tonawanda began to produce Falken Tyre-branded tyres

  • 2017: Falken became sponsor of English Premier League team Liverpool Football Club

  • 2018: Falken became a sponsor of German Basketball League team EWE Baskets

Choosing the right tyres

When searching for the perfect tyre for your vehicle, it's important to consider the various tyre types available. Premium car tyres offer superior performance and durability for a smooth, comfortable ride. For added safety, run flat car tyres allow you to continue driving even after a puncture. Depending on the season, summer car tyres provide excellent handling and grip in warm weather conditions, while winter car tyres are designed to maintain traction on snowy and icy roads.

Selecting the right tyre variant depends on your specific driving needs, preferences, and local climate. Whether you prioritize high performance, run flat capability, or seasonal specialization, our tyre variant pages offer in-depth information to help you make the best choice for your vehicle. Explore the features and benefits of a premium car tyre, run flat car tyre, summer car tyre, and winter car tyre to find the perfect match for your driving style.


Choosing a brand

Choosing a reputable tyre brand is essential for ensuring quality, reliability, and performance. Leading brands such as Michelin tyres, Pirelli tyres, Bridgestone tyres, Continental tyres, Dunlop tyres, Falken tyres, and Goodyear tyres offer a wide range of tyre options to suit various vehicle types and driving conditions. Other notable brands include BF Goodrich tyres, General tyres, GT Radial tyres , Hankook tyres, Runway tyres, Sumitomo tyres, and Toyo tyres among others.

Each tyre brand has its own unique features, technologies, and reputation. By researching and comparing different brands, you can find the one that best aligns with your specific needs and preferences. Our tyre brand pages provide detailed information on each manufacturer, helping you make an educated choice for your vehicle. Discover the advantages of BF Goodrich tyre, Bridgestone tyre, Continental tyre, Dunlop tyre, Falken tyre, General tyre, Goodyear tyre, GT Radial tyre , Hankook tyre, Michelin tyre, Pirelli tyre, Runway tyre, Sumitomo tyre, and Toyo tyre to find the perfect match for your vehicle.