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October, 22nd, 2024 - Trusted website for mobile home and caravanners ProMobil, has revealed that Falken has topped its 2024 all-terrain tyre test in the 255/55 R 18 size. Competing against six other patterns, the Falken WILDPEAK A/T AT3WA emerged as the clear off-road test winner. The Falken tyres impressed the judges in almost all test categories and beat well-known competitors.
The comprehensive test covers various disciplines, including traction, braking performance and handling on different surfaces such as snow, wet and dry roads and off-road. The independent testers specifically highlighted the above-average performance of Falken’s all-terrain product on gravel and in mud, where the Falken WILDPEAK A/T AT3WA excelled with outstanding traction and handling.
Falken’s all-terrain product also proved what it is capable of in various weather conditions. On snow, it delivered a solid performance in the acceleration and stopping distance categories. The tyre was also rated “good” both for lateral stability and on the snow-covered circular track. On wet roads, the tyre impressed with excellent lateral acceleration and a short braking distance performance. Its aquaplaning properties were also impressive. With 8.4 out of 10 possible points, it was able to secure first place in this test. The off-road tyre didn’t only live up to its reputation in the wet and snow: it also demonstrated first-class performance in the handling test on dry roads and a rolling noise on asphalt of 73.4 dB (A) at 80 km/h with the engine switched off. The tyre excelled in particular in the off-road test: on crushed stones and gravel, it was virtually the only one to attain at least a “good” rating in almost all the tests. These included excellent acceleration and braking results on crushed stones, achieving the best score in this category at 11.2 metres.
“Test winner due to best all-round features and overall performance on and off road,” the testers concluded.
At its stand in Hall 20 of the Autopromotec trade fair, which is taking place from 21st to 24th May in Bologna, Italy, Falken Tyre Europe GmbH will be presenting its wide-ranging assortment of products.
After two victories at the season opener, Falken Motorsports has impressively confirmed its reputation as a top team on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife: At the third round of the ADAC Nürburgring Endurance Series - the 56th Adenauer ADAC Rundstrecken-Trophy - Morris Schuring, awarded “Driver of the Day”, and Sven Müller secured third place. Tim Heinemann and Dennis Marschall completed the strong team result with fourth place in the second Falken Porsche.
Falken Motorsports were also unstoppable in the second round of the ADAC Nürburgring Endurance Series, the ADAC Ruhrpott Trophy: Dorian Boccolacci and Alessio Picariello repeated their triumph from the season opener five weeks ago and secured the Japanese tire manufacturer's second win of the season in the teal-and-blue Porsche 911 GT3 R with starting number 3. Their teammates Tim Heinemann and Dennis Marschall completed the strong team result with a respectable fifth place overall in the sister car with the number 4.