Falken Tire unveils 4 consumer tires at dealer meeting

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Oct. 27, 2015) — Falken Tire Corp. is adding four consumer tires to its lineup in February 2016, including its first-ever mud-terrain offering.

The tire marketer told dealers it plans to roll out the WildPeak A/T3W, WildPeak M/T, Sincera SN250 A/S and Azenis FK450 A/S.

The WildPeak A/T3W will be available in 54 sizes, ranging from 15 to 20 inches in wheel diameter, along with a 55,000-mile treadwear warranty, Falken said. The firm claimed the tire features the deepest tread depth in its category at 20/32nds and will have 70 percent market coverage.

Features include an outer apex construction designed to protect the casing at the bead area; large center blocks for stability and on-road feel; and Falken's 3D Canyon Sipe technology for traction in wet, icy and snowy conditions. The firm added that every size qualifies for the Three Peak Mountain Snow Flake symbol, signifying it is designed for use in severe snow conditions.

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In development for the last four years, the Wild Peak M/T — which will be available in 25 sizes ranging from 15 to 20 inches in rim diameter — is the firm's first ever mud terrain tire. Features include Falken's proprietary three-ply DuraSpec Sidewall Technology, developed to endure severe off-road conditions; an aggressive upper sidewall for additional traction at low air pressures; and a split block tread design for added flexibility.

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Falken WildPeak A/T3W

On the performance touring end, Falken's new Sincera SN250 A/S, a replacement for its popular SN211 A/S, will offer 86 percent market coverage with 54 sizes ranging from 14 to 18 inches in rim diameter. The tire will come with an 80,000-mile treadwear warranty in T-rated sizes and a 75,000-mile warranty in H- and V-rated sizes.

Among its features, the tire uses Falken's proprietary Dynamic Range Technology to ensure maximum grip at a wider range of operating temperatures, the company said. Strategically placed tread blocks help to balance harmonics for a quiet ride, while 3D Canyon sipes add more gripping edges for snow traction.

Lastly, the Azenis FK450 A/S ultra-high-performance tire, designed for premium sports coupes and sedans, will be offered in 48 sizes with rim diameters of 16 to 20 inches. Falken said the tire offers 68 percent luxury sport vehicle coverage and comes with a 50,000-mile treadwear warranty.

Features of the tire include Falken's Tension Control Technology, which the company said serves to balance handling, high-speed stability and all-weather traction; slightly rounded sculpted-rib edges for prevention of rain groove wandering and enhanced straight line stability; high-dispersion silica for enhanced rubber pliability; and Falken's 3D Canyon Sipe technology.

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