When comparing tyre brands, Falken and Sumitomo often come up in the same conversation, and for good reason.
The two brands are closely connected. With them both sharing engineering roots and both sitting firmly in the mid-range market.
However, despite some similarities they are not identical.
Falken tends to lean more towards performance and brand identity. Sumitomo on the other hand focuses on dependable, no-nonsense tyres.
Falken – Performance With Personality
Falken was founded in the early 1980s and is owned by Sumitomo Rubber Industries.
From the outset, Falken positioned itself as a performance-focused brand. They have strong ties with drifting, touring cars, and endurance racing.
This background has helped to shape the performance of their commercial road tyres.
Falken products are often praised for confident handling, strong wet grip, and a sporty feel.
Falken Key Technology
- 4D Nano Design. Controls rubber compounds at a microscopic level. Improves grip and wear balance.
- Advanced Sipe Design. Enhances water and snow dispersion. Particularly on all-season and winter tyres.
- Silent Core Technology. Polyurethane foam layer to reduce road noise on selected models.