Who it's for
Mercedes C-Class and E-Class, BMW 3 and 5 Series, Lexus IS, Kia Stinger
Pros
- Precise turn-in close to premium UHP tyres
- Strong dry braking
- Priced well below Michelin Pilot Sport 5
Cons
- Wears faster than touring tyres, typically 30,000–40,000 km
- Firmer ride on 19-inch and larger sizes
Our verdict for UAE roads
Handles high road temperatures well at legal highway speeds and keeps its grip on hot afternoons, but check pressures monthly because the stiff construction feels harsh when over-inflated in summer.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ziex ZE310 Ecorun | Touring / comfort | AED 270–AED 520 |
| Azenis FK510 SUV | SUV ultra-high performance | AED 560–AED 1,050 |
| Wildpeak A/T3WA | All-terrain 4x4 | AED 520–AED 1,000 |
| Wildpeak H/T02 | Highway terrain SUV | AED 420–AED 780 |