Off-road and overland enthusiasts have reason to celebrate as Falken Tire Philippines has introduced two new tire models in its Wildpeak series, designed to offer top-tier performance across diverse terrains. Distributed by JM Far East, the new Wildpeak R/T01 and A/T4W models were unveiled at an event held in Parklinks, where attendees had the opportunity […]
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Oct
Oct
Aurimas “Odi” Bakchis secured a crucial victory in Round 7 of the Formula Drift competition held on August 31, maintaining his position in the race for the 2024 FD Pro Championship. His win also sustained GT Radial’s chances of claiming their second consecutive Tire Cup title. Key Moments in Utah James Deane from Ireland, the […]
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Aug
Aug
In a historic moment for Formula Drift, 14-year-old Hiroya Minowa has become the youngest driver ever to secure a podium finish in the series. Competing in the Formula Drift Pro Championship, Minowa drove his Toyota GT86, equipped with GT Radial tires, to an impressive second-place finish. Minowa, who joined the GT Radial team at the […]
11
Aug
Aug
Falken Tires has launched the Azenis FK460 A/S Silent Core, an ultra-high performance (UHP) all-season tire specifically designed for electric vehicles (EVs). As a subsidiary of Sumitomo Rubber Industries from Japan, Falken incorporated its innovative Silent Core technology to address the unique needs of EVs. This includes the reduction of tire cavity noise, achieved by […]
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Jun
Jun
Electric vehicles have highlighted that car tires are a significant source of unwanted cabin noise. Honda has devised a clever solution – hidden resonators that function similarly to noise-canceling headphones to eliminate tire noise. Tires, made of rubber and filled with air, generate sound at specific frequencies when they make contact with the road, akin […]
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Jun
Jun
Residents of Delta County will have a unique opportunity to recycle old tires at a reduced cost this July. The Delta County Solid Waste Management Authority has allocated $12,000 for residential tire recycling, thanks to grants from the Hannahville Indian Community and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). During this initiative, […]
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May
May
On April 13, GT Radial scooped a double finish at the 2024 Formula Drift Pro Championship Road 1. Simen Olsen from Norway came in second while Aurimas Bakchis finished third. The former was driving a Feal Suspension Nissan S14.9 while the latter was behind the wheel in a Feal Suspension/GT Radial Nissan S15. According to […]
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Mar
Mar
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 […]