Falken vs MRF - Tyre Comparison

WINNER
Falken logo

Falken

Engineered for the Unexpected

4.2(4,321 reviews)
VS
Score
4-3
MRF logo

MRF

Tyres with Muscle

4.4(28,450 reviews)

Quick Verdict

Falken wins this comparison with better scores in 4 out of 7 categories. Falken excels in wet grip, dry grip, noise level. However, MRF is better for durability and comfort.

Company Snapshot

Falken logo

Falken

Est. 1983

Headquarters

Tokyo, Japan

Global Rank

#9

Employees

Part of Sumitomo (39,000+ total)

Price Range

Mid-Range

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MRF

Est. 1946

Headquarters

Chennai, India

Global Rank

#14

Employees

20,000+

Price Range

Mid-Range

Detailed Comparison

Durability

MRF wins
Falken84
92MRF

Wet Grip

Falken wins
Falken86
85MRF

Dry Grip

Falken wins
Falken88
86MRF

Comfort

MRF wins
Falken83
84MRF

Noise Level

Falken wins
Falken81
80MRF

Fuel Efficiency

Falken wins
Falken83
82MRF

Value for Money

MRF wins
Falken90
91MRF

Pros & Cons

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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
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MRF

Pros

  • Exceptional durability for rough roads
  • India's most trusted tyre brand
  • Excellent monsoon performance
  • Strong dealer network across India
  • Good value for money
  • Motorsport heritage (F3, MotoGP)

Cons

  • Limited international presence
  • Less refined at high speeds
  • Not designed for cold climates
  • Brand less known outside India

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 MRF if...

  • You prioritize indian road conditions
  • You prioritize hot climate driving
  • You prioritize daily commuting
  • You prioritize long-distance travel in india
  • You prioritize monsoon conditions
Price Range: $$ (Mid-Range)