JK Tyre vs Falken - Tyre Comparison
VS
Score
3-4
Quick Verdict
Falken wins this comparison with better scores in 4 out of 7 categories. Falken excels in wet grip, dry grip, comfort. However, JK Tyre is better for durability and fuel efficiency.
Company Snapshot
JK Tyre
Est. 1977
Headquarters
New Delhi, India
Global Rank
#21
Employees
10,000+
Price Range
Budget
Falken
Est. 1983
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Global Rank
#9
Employees
Part of Sumitomo (39,000+ total)
Price Range
Mid-Range
Detailed Comparison
Durability
JK Tyre winsJK Tyre85
84Falken
Wet Grip
Falken winsJK Tyre82
86Falken
Dry Grip
Falken winsJK Tyre82
88Falken
Comfort
Falken winsJK Tyre81
83Falken
Noise Level
Falken winsJK Tyre78
81Falken
Fuel Efficiency
JK Tyre winsJK Tyre84
83Falken
Value for Money
JK Tyre winsJK Tyre92
90Falken
Pros & Cons
JK Tyre
Pros
- Pioneered radial technology in India
- Excellent commercial vehicle tyres
- Very competitive pricing
- Strong motorsport heritage (JK Racing)
- Pan-India dealer network
- Good rural road performance
Cons
- Premium passenger segment limited
- Brand perception vs MRF/Apollo
- Noise on highway driving
- Limited international market
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 JK Tyre if...
- You prioritize commercial vehicles
- You prioritize trucks and buses
- You prioritize budget buyers
- You prioritize rural india driving
- You prioritize two-wheelers
Price Range: $ (Budget)
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)