Falken vs Goodyear - Tyre Comparison
VS
Score
1-5
Quick Verdict
Goodyear wins this comparison with better scores in 5 out of 7 categories. Goodyear excels in durability, wet grip, comfort. 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
Goodyear
Est. 1898
Headquarters
Akron, Ohio, USA
Global Rank
#3
Employees
72,000+
Price Range
Mid-Range
Detailed Comparison
Durability
Goodyear winsFalken84
88Goodyear
Wet Grip
Goodyear winsFalken86
89Goodyear
Dry Grip
Falken88
88Goodyear
Comfort
Goodyear winsFalken83
86Goodyear
Noise Level
Goodyear winsFalken81
84Goodyear
Fuel Efficiency
Goodyear winsFalken83
85Goodyear
Value for Money
Falken winsFalken90
85Goodyear
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
Goodyear
Pros
- Good value for money
- Wide availability and dealer network
- Strong all-season performance
- Innovative technologies like Run-Flat
- Good warranty coverage
Cons
- Not class-leading in any single category
- Some models can be noisy
- Tread life varies by model
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: $$ (Mid-Range)
Choose Goodyear if...
- You prioritize all-season driving
- You prioritize american-made preference
- You prioritize trucks and suvs
- You prioritize value seekers
- You prioritize run-flat needs
Price Range: $$ (Mid-Range)