Goodyear vs Falken - Tyre Comparison
VS
Score
5-1
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
Goodyear
Est. 1898
Headquarters
Akron, Ohio, USA
Global Rank
#3
Employees
72,000+
Price Range
Mid-Range
Falken
Est. 1983
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Global Rank
#9
Employees
Part of Sumitomo (39,000+ total)
Price Range
Mid-Range
Detailed Comparison
Durability
Goodyear winsGoodyear88
84Falken
Wet Grip
Goodyear winsGoodyear89
86Falken
Dry Grip
Goodyear88
88Falken
Comfort
Goodyear winsGoodyear86
83Falken
Noise Level
Goodyear winsGoodyear84
81Falken
Fuel Efficiency
Goodyear winsGoodyear85
83Falken
Value for Money
Falken winsGoodyear85
90Falken
Pros & Cons
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
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
Which Should You Choose?
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: $$ (Mid-Range)
Choose Falken if...
- You prioritize performance value seekers
- You prioritize sports car owners
- You prioritize all-season performance
- You prioritize enthusiast drivers
- You prioritize drifting community
Price Range: $$ (Mid-Range)