Who it's for
Range Rover Sport, BMW X5, Porsche Cayenne, Lexus RX, Genesis GV80
Pros
- Stable at high speed with a heavy load
- Much cheaper than OE-fit premium SUV tyres
- Good steering precision for a large tyre
Cons
- Not suitable for sand or off-road use
- Road noise rises after about half its tread life
Our verdict for UAE roads
Good for SUVs that never leave the tarmac; keep it away from dune trips and check for kerb damage after tight mall car parks.
How Falken rates overall
- Wet grip
- 7
- Dry grip
- 8
- Comfort
- 7
- Quietness
- 7
- Tread life
- 7
- Heat resistance
- 7
Falken is distributed in the UAE through established tyre importers and is easy to find in Dubai and Abu Dhabi for popular sizes such as 215/55 R17, 235/45 R18, 265/65 R17 and 275/70 R16. Ask for the DOT code before fitting: stock in the UAE moves at a moderate pace, and you should not accept a tyre made more than about 2 years earlier. For desert use, the Wildpeak A/T3WA is the Falken to choose; the highway-focused Wildpeak H/T02 is quieter but should not be aired below about 20 psi in soft sand. Our technicians can fit Falken tyres at your home or office in Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Sharjah, with fitting from AED 100.
Other Falken ranges
| Model | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Azenis FK520 | Ultra-high performance summer | AED 480–AED 950 |
| Ziex ZE310 Ecorun | Touring / comfort | AED 270–AED 520 |
| Wildpeak A/T3WA | All-terrain 4x4 | AED 520–AED 1,000 |
| Wildpeak H/T02 | Highway terrain SUV | AED 420–AED 780 |