Falken vs Yokohama - Tyre Comparison

Falken logo

Falken

Engineered for the Unexpected

4.2(4,321 reviews)
VS
Score
1-5
WINNER
Yokohama logo

Yokohama

Excellence by Design

4.3(5,678 reviews)

Quick Verdict

Yokohama wins this comparison with better scores in 5 out of 7 categories. Yokohama excels in durability, wet grip, comfort. However, Falken is better for value for money.

Company Snapshot

Falken logo

Falken

Est. 1983

Headquarters

Tokyo, Japan

Global Rank

#9

Employees

Part of Sumitomo (39,000+ total)

Price Range

Mid-Range

Yokohama logo

Yokohama

Est. 1917

Headquarters

Tokyo, Japan

Global Rank

#8

Employees

28,000+

Price Range

Mid-Range

Detailed Comparison

Durability

Yokohama wins
Falken84
85Yokohama

Wet Grip

Yokohama wins
Falken86
87Yokohama

Dry Grip

Falken88
88Yokohama

Comfort

Yokohama wins
Falken83
85Yokohama

Noise Level

Yokohama wins
Falken81
83Yokohama

Fuel Efficiency

Yokohama wins
Falken83
86Yokohama

Value for Money

Falken wins
Falken90
88Yokohama

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
Yokohama logo

Yokohama

Pros

  • Excellent value for performance
  • Good all-around performance
  • Eco-friendly manufacturing
  • Solid warranty coverage
  • Wide product range

Cons

  • Not class-leading in premium segment
  • Limited availability in some regions
  • Brand perception vs European brands

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 Yokohama if...

  • You prioritize value-conscious buyers
  • You prioritize sports sedans
  • You prioritize all-season needs
  • You prioritize eco-friendly priority
  • You prioritize japanese vehicles
Price Range: $$ (Mid-Range)