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All-new premium Falken AZENIS
FK520 UHP tyre for performance
cars and SUVs available from
spring 2022
● Novel construction and material technology derived from
FALKEN’s European race-winning development programme
unlocks efficiency and performance in all-new UHP tyre
● Next-generation stiffer and lighter AZENIS FK520 reduces
unsprung mass, improves stability whilst improving efficiency
● Diamond-cut tread technologies include new Silencing Dimples,
delivering refinement often missing from UHP tyres now found in
mainstream car applications.
● Underling the performance credentials, a 109 Y-rated speed
rating (300km/h) is available to cater for ultra-high performance
heavier cars and SUVs
Thanks to its extensive experience in motorsport and access
to the most advanced materials and the latest simulation
technology, Falken has announced a new range of safe and
sporty handling oriented UHP tyres for performance and SUV
applications.
Reinforced with Aramid, just like its race-winning motorsport
tyres, the Falken AZENIS FK520 is structurally stronger to provide
greater stability and more precise steering behaviour. By using
the latest construction techniques, Falken’s engineers have
managed to reduce the weight of the tyre by 10 per cent in
comparison with its predecessor. Thanks to its lower weight, the
unsprung mass and rolling resistance are reduced, improving fuel
efficiency.
The effectiveness of the design is also reflected in the
outstanding performance of the tyre in both wet and dry
conditions. As the flagship of the range, Falken’s engineers
made no compromises during the development of these tyres
to achieve optimal surface traction and driving performance.
In addition, they also developed a new “Diamond Cut” tread
for AZENIS FK520. FALKEN used advanced 4D nano-simulation
technology from Japan to help with the development of the
“Diamond Cut” tread block edges and the integrated noise
reduction elements. The arrangement of these small indentations
causes tiny turbulences which effectively reduce the rolling noise
synonymous with UHP tyres. An optimised road contact area
helps to ensure they wear evenly and improves road contact.
“The Falken AZENIS FK520 offers grip, reliability, performance
and efficiency in a UHP tyre,” explains Andreas Giese, Senior
Manager Corporate Planning and Product Planning at Falken Tyre
Europe GmbH. “Here at Falken, we combined all our experience
in material development and simulation technology to create
outstanding, high-performance premium tyres.”
The Falken AZENIS FK520 will be available from spring 2022
and will initially come in 81 sizes, ranging from 17 to 21 inches, for
cars and powerful SUVs. All tyres in the series are authorised for
speed category Y (300 km/h).
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