Fuel-Efficient Driving – Falken’s Tips

Fuel-efficient driving starts with proper vehicle use, but tyre selection and maintenance play an equally crucial role. As a tyre manufacturer, we know that optimized tyres and a conscious driving style can significantly reduce fuel consumption. Here are our top tips:

Drive Efficiently – Extend Tyre Life

1. Drive smoothly and anticipate traffic: A steady driving style with minimal sudden braking or acceleration not only reduces fuel consumption but also protects your tyres and extends their lifespan.

2. Avoid stop-and-go traffic: Constant stopping and starting strains both the engine and the tyres. By avoiding traffic jams and peak hours, you can minimize tyre wear and save fuel.

3. Use electrical consumers wisely: Features like air conditioning and seat heating increase energy consumption, indirectly affecting fuel efficiency. Use them consciously to optimize fuel use.

4. Maintain your vehicle regularly: A well-maintained vehicle ensures optimal tyre performance. Clean air filters, intact spark plugs, and regular oil changes contribute to efficient driving and prevent unnecessary friction losses. Electric vehicles also benefit from regular maintenance. Due to regenerative braking, their brakes are used less frequently, making them more prone to corrosion, which can impair braking performance and increase friction.

Reduce Load and Resistance – Improve Tyre Performance

1. Minimise excess weight: Every unnecessary kilogram increases rolling resistance. Remove unneeded items from your vehicle and avoid carrying unnecessary loads to reduce both fuel consumption and tyre wear.

2. Reduce air resistance: Roof boxes and bike racks increase drag and put additional strain on your tyres. Remove them when not in use and keep windows closed to improve aerodynamics. Even a clean car surface can slightly reduce drag.

Tyre Selection and Care – The Key to Efficiency

1. Check tyre pressure regularly: Properly inflated tyres reduce rolling resistance and improve fuel efficiency. Slight adjustments within the recommended range can further enhance performance.

2. Have wheel alignment checked: Proper wheel alignment ensures even tyre wear and minimizes rolling resistance, optimizing both tyre lifespan and fuel consumption. A yearly check is recommended.

3. Choose low rolling resistance tyres: Rolling resistance directly affects fuel consumption. High-quality tyres, such as those from Falken, are specifically designed to reduce rolling resistance and improve efficiency. Our flagship model, the e. ZIEX, excels in both low rolling resistance and high safety standards.

4. Refer to the EU tyre label: The EU label provides valuable information on rolling resistance, wet grip, and noise emissions. Making an informed tyre choice can enhance your vehicle’s efficiency.

5. Use aerodynamic rims and hubcaps: Closed rims or special aerodynamic hubcaps can reduce air resistance, significantly improving overall energy efficiency in some cases.

At Falken, we focus on providing not only high-quality tyres with optimal performance but also expert advice to help you maximize their benefits through proper use and maintenance. Choosing the right tyres and adopting an efficient driving style benefits both your wallet and the environment.