Falken

Falken's has expanded the sizes available in its latest all-season and winter tyre ranges. The brand has added the Euroall Season AS220 Pro all-season tyre to its range in 45 sizes, and increased the available sizes of its Eurowinter HS02 and HS02 Pro winter tyres, available now in 45 and 74 sizes respectively.

The Falken Wildpeak R/T01 rugged terrain tyre is coming. The brand's new flagship 4x4 tyre for demanding off-road applications means Falken now has a tyre for every off-road application. The R/T01 was "engineered with adventure in mind,” the company said. Its tread design and structure increase traction in the most difficult conditions. The new tread blends the key attributes of Falken’s existing All-Terrain (A/T) and Mud-Terrain (M/T) Wildpeak products. This helps the tyre achieve an optimised combination of traction, durability, and longevity for all-wheel drive vehicles in extreme applications. Falken says the tyre should benefit the construction, forestry, agricultural and expedition sectors, as well as off-road enthusiasts and those who like to travel off the beaten path.

With budget brands now accounting for 38 per cent of 17- and 18-inch tyre purchases in the UK, it is more important than ever to recognise products that deliver the handling and stopping performance required by executive and performance saloons. To identify our favourite Performance Tyres of 2023, WhatTyre has looked at the three most popular sizes for 17-inch and larger rim diameters, 225/45 R17Y, 225/40 R18Y and 205/45 R17W. As was the case in 2022, this year we have separated tyres aimed at the highest echelon of the performance car world into their own category – Supersports Tyres.

Eco tyres and EV tyres have a very close relationship in that both focus on delivering high energy efficiency and high longevity. As we mention in our recommendations for electric car tyres, the lines are blurred considerably by the broad range of “EV-Ready” (to borrow Bridgestone’s term) products now on the market. While the specialist EV tyres generally start with performance principles tuned specifically towards enhancing range, reducing noise and providing greater longevity, the tyres on our eco tyre list have evolved from generations of touring tyres for cars. This means that they are generally well-rounded products, with features that promote enjoyable, comfortable driving as well as improving efficiency.

The replacement market for electric car tyres has begun to swell as tyre manufacturers bring new products to the market. These tyres fit broadly into two major categories: models that fit into existing tyre ranges that contain technologies applicable to the demands of electric vehicles (EVs), or brand-new products designed exclusively for EVs. The difference between these two categories could be described as compatible or specialist products for fitment on EVs; however, this sort of distinction runs the danger of undermining the quality of products that have been designed to suit both EVs and internal combustion engine (ICE) powered cars.

Happy birthday, Falken. Four decades after the first Falken tyre, the FK06C, arrived in 1983, Falken Tyre Europe has celebrated the brand’s 40th and taken the opportunity to look back on the Falken journey.

The latest tyre to join the Falken Euroall Season line-up is “designed specifically for high-performance vehicles” with a focus on “good all-round winter performance,” Falken Tyre Europe tells us. The Falken Euroall Season AS220 Pro is available in 46 dimensions.

The UK’s varied winter climate means drivers can face a wide variety of driving conditions, including the prospect of treacherous ice and snow in the lowest temperatures. Whether commuting in darkness or taking a winter road trip, ensuring your tyres are up to the task is vital. To help you make sure your tyres are up to the task, leading brand Falken Tyres shared its top tips with WhatTyre.

Falken has two completely new tyres for the colder months: the Eurowinter HS02 and Eurowinter HS02 Pro. These respectively succeed the HS01 and HS01 Pro in Falken’s winter tyre line-up.