Sumitomo Rubber Industries is planning to release a new range of tires to its portfolio this year. The lineup will include options for off-road, motorsport, ultra-high performance, electric vehicles, and trucks. Some of the new Falken tires coming to the market include the Azenis RS820 built for high-powered vehicles. It will be available in 38 […]
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Mar
Mar
Falken Motorsports won the NLS5 and NLS6 in 2023 and came in third in the NLS Speed Trophy. For 2024, the team has announced that it will be coming back to the Nürburgring 24 Hours and Langstrecken-Serie (NLS). The vehicles of choice are the two legendary Porsche 911 GT3 R (992)s. According to the motorsport […]
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Jan
Jan
About 1,900 Falken Wildpeak tires are being recalled by Sumitomo Rubber USA. The tires are of two types – the Wilpeak HT02 size LT235/85R16 120/116S and the Wildpeak AT3W size 265/70R17 115T. The two are said to be at risk of an air leak and are likely to experience punctures in the sidewall. This is […]
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Oct
Oct
Falken Tires recently released the first all-weather touring tire under its portfolio. The new Aklimate tire provides great traction on snow and ice while allowing drivers to maintain its use all season. The Aklimate still performs remarkably well in dry conditions. It features the company’s Advanced 4D Nano Design that provides the right balance between […]
The recently concluded 2023 Ultimate Street Car Association (USCA) saw Falken Tires win three class podiums at Portland International Raceway. The first position went to Jordan Priestly, driving a 2021 Tesla Model 3 rolling on a new set of Falken Azenis RT660 tires. Koda Altwood took second place in a 2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance […]
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Aug
Aug
Bridgestone has replaced the Greatec M835A Ecopia with the Greatec M703 Ecopia ultra-wide base tire for regional and long-haul applications. The tire comes with a low-resistance compound and a low-energy tread pattern that offers 14% lower rolling resistance, more biting edges, casing retreadability, and 30% better wear mileage. It is available in size 445/50R22.5.
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May
May
If your car tires have seen better days, it might be time for an upgrade. We all know how integral good tires are to car performance, but tires can be expensive and are often not something people look forward to investing in until absolutely necessary. If you need new tires but don’t have the money […]
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Apr
Apr
Let’s face it–the health of your tires is usually the last thing on your mind. However, the first time they’re done for, you may have to pay an arm and a leg to get new ones. This is especially true when there’s no public transportation to use in the interim to help give you some […]
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Apr
Apr
As a business owner, you know that unexpected expenses can pop up at any time, including replacing tires on your vehicles. What if there was a way to finance those new tires and spread the cost over time so there is less strain on your cash flow? That’s where commercial tire financing comes in. Let’s […]
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Apr
Apr
If you’re in the market for new tires, you might be considering commercial tire financing to spread out the cost of the purchase. However, this may be difficult to do if your credit score isn’t where you want it to be. Luckily, some tire credit cards are more accessible to those with less-than-stellar credit. Let’s […]