Falken vs Continental - Tyre Comparison
VS
Score
1-6
Quick Verdict
Continental wins this comparison with better scores in 6 out of 7 categories. Continental excels in durability, wet grip, dry grip. However, Falken is better for value for money.
Company Snapshot
Falken
Est. 1983
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Global Rank
#9
Employees
Part of Sumitomo (39,000+ total)
Price Range
Mid-Range
Continental
Est. 1871
Headquarters
Hanover, Germany
Global Rank
#4
Employees
200,000+
Price Range
Premium
Detailed Comparison
Durability
Continental winsFalken84
90Continental
Wet Grip
Continental winsFalken86
95Continental
Dry Grip
Continental winsFalken88
91Continental
Comfort
Continental winsFalken83
89Continental
Noise Level
Continental winsFalken81
87Continental
Fuel Efficiency
Continental winsFalken83
90Continental
Value for Money
Falken winsFalken90
82Continental
Pros & Cons
Falken
Pros
- Great performance for the price
- Strong motorsport heritage
- Good wet and dry grip
- Popular with enthusiasts
- Excellent all-season options
Cons
- Not as refined as premium brands
- Brand perception still growing
- Noise levels can be higher
Continental
Pros
- Outstanding wet weather grip
- Excellent braking performance
- German engineering quality
- Great for European car OEM replacement
- Good fuel efficiency ratings
Cons
- Premium pricing
- Limited truck/SUV options
- May wear faster than some competitors
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Falken if...
- You prioritize performance value seekers
- You prioritize sports car owners
- You prioritize all-season performance
- You prioritize enthusiast drivers
- You prioritize drifting community
Price Range: $$ (Mid-Range)
Choose Continental if...
- You prioritize european vehicles
- You prioritize wet climate regions
- You prioritize safety-focused buyers
- You prioritize highway driving
- You prioritize luxury sedans
Price Range: $$$ (Premium)