Who Makes Falken Tyres?

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Falken Tyres are manufactured by Japan’s Sumitomo Rubber Industries, one of the world’s largest tyre producers. Originally founded as a motorsport brand, Falken continues to lead with high-performance innovation for both professional racing and everyday driving. Learn how Falken combines cutting-edge technology with comfort and durability to deliver exceptional tyres for all vehicles.

If you’ve visited our site before then you will know that there are countless tyre brands in existence, all boasting different advantages and design features. 

Falken tyres is one name that has become known over the years as a high performance tyre brand, used in professional motorsport and racing series’.

But who makes Falken Tyres are where do they come from?

The Parent Company

Falken Tyres is a branch of the Japanese company Sumitomo Rubber Industries. It started its rollout in Japan, before spreading to North America and then Europe over a course of 5 years from 1983 to 1988.

The Priority at Falken Tyres

As part of the Sumitomo brand, Falken Tyres specialises in the manufacturing of performance tyres – that is, tyres that are innovative and are specifically developed with motorsport in mind.

As well as those designed for professional vehicles, Falken Tyres also boasts a range of tyres for passenger cars and SUVs, as well as trucks and other larger vehicles – prioritising handling as well as comfort.

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The Future for Falken Tyres

The sixth largest tyre manufacturer in the world, Falken Tyres has a bright future within both the domestic vehicle industry and within professional racing and motorsport.

The tyres that Falken produces are high in quality and value, with excellent reviews for both performance and lifespan on the road.

You can browse the different Falken Tyres’ products at Tyres.co.uk, or compare Falken against other prolific and popular brands, under the supervision and guidance of our team.

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