Who it's for
Toyota Land Cruiser and Prado, Nissan Patrol, Toyota Hilux, Jeep Wrangler, Mitsubishi Pajero
Pros
- Very good sand traction at 15–18 psi
- Tough sidewall for rocky wadis
- Typically AED 150–300 cheaper per tyre than BFGoodrich KO3
Cons
- Louder than a highway tyre above 100 km/h
- Slightly longer wet braking than road tyres
Our verdict for UAE roads
One of the best-value desert tyres in the UAE; it copes with summer sand temperatures and weekend dune runs at Al Faqa or Fossil Rock, as long as you re-inflate before rejoining the highway.
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 |
| Azenis FK510 SUV | SUV ultra-high performance | AED 560–AED 1,050 |
| Wildpeak H/T02 | Highway terrain SUV | AED 420–AED 780 |