Falken vs Hankook - Tyre Comparison
VS
Score
2-5
Quick Verdict
Hankook wins this comparison with better scores in 5 out of 7 categories. Hankook excels in durability, comfort, noise level. However, Falken is better for wet grip and dry grip.
Company Snapshot
Falken
Est. 1983
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Global Rank
#9
Employees
Part of Sumitomo (39,000+ total)
Price Range
Mid-Range
Hankook
Est. 1941
Headquarters
Seoul, South Korea
Global Rank
#7
Employees
22,000+
Price Range
Mid-Range
Detailed Comparison
Durability
Hankook winsFalken84
86Hankook
Wet Grip
Falken winsFalken86
85Hankook
Dry Grip
Falken winsFalken88
86Hankook
Comfort
Hankook winsFalken83
84Hankook
Noise Level
Hankook winsFalken81
82Hankook
Fuel Efficiency
Hankook winsFalken83
87Hankook
Value for Money
Hankook winsFalken90
92Hankook
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
Hankook
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Good overall performance
- OEM supplier to major automakers
- Improving brand reputation
- Wide availability
Cons
- Not class-leading performance
- Brand perception still improving
- Some premium features lacking
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: $$ (Mid-Range)
Choose Hankook if...
- You prioritize budget-conscious buyers
- You prioritize daily commuting
- You prioritize oem replacement
- You prioritize all-season use
- You prioritize fleet vehicles
Price Range: $$ (Mid-Range)