News
September 5, 2019
FALKEN is OEM for new Toyota Corollas
Falken Tyre Europe GmbH, Sumitomo Rubber Group's European sales company is pleased to announce that tires from two Falken series have been chosen as OEM tires for the new Toyota Corolla models, available from March 2019. The new vehicles will be fitted with the ZIEX ZE914B ECORUN in sizes 225/40R18 92W XL and 225/45R17 91W tires from Falken's ZIEX Series, and the SINCERA SN832B in size 205/55R16 91V from the Japanese tire manufacturer's SINCERA Series.
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June 18, 2019
Team FALKEN's Yoshihide Muroya Wins Second Consecutive Race in Second Race of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship 2019
Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. is pleased to announce that Team FALKEN's Yoshihide Muroya has won the second race of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship 2019, which was held this past June 15-16 weekend in Kazan, Russia. Having won the first race of the season in Abu Dhabi this February, Mr. Muroya is now two for two this season. Through our FALKEN brand, the Sumitomo Rubber Group is proud to sponsor this remarkable pilot as he competes in the Master Class in this year's Red Bull Air Race World Championship.
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June 7, 2019
FALKEN Tires Selected as an Original Equipment Supplier to 2020 Jeep® Gladiator
Sumitomo Rubber North America, Inc., Sumitomo Rubber Group's American sales company is following closely behind Falken Tires' recent selection as an original equipment supplier to the 2019 Jeep® Wrangler Rubicon, the tire brand has expanded its partnership with FCA US LLC to become original equipment on the 2020 Jeep Gladiator, the most capable midsize truck ever.
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May 15, 2019
Falken Tires with Porsche Macan Approval
Falken Tyre Europe GmbH, Sumitomo Rubber Group's European sales company is pleased to announce that FALKEN have begun supplying tires for the current generation of Porsche Macan. The FALKEN AZENIS FK510A SUV are supplied in both 235/60R18 and 255/55R18 sizes. The tires each have the speed symbol "W" (up to 270 km/h) and a load index of 103 and 105 respectively.
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February 21, 2019
Sumitomo Rubber's "Team FALKEN" Proud to Support Pilot Yoshihide Muroya in the "Red Bull Air Race World Championship 2019"
Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. is pleased to announce that we will once again be supporting Mr. Yoshihide Muroya and Team FALKEN as they compete in the ultimate high-speed motorsport: the "Red Bull Air Race World Championship 2019." This is our fifth consecutive year of supporting this remarkable pilot through our FALKEN brand. In addition, FALKEN is also proud to once again be sponsoring the "Red Bull Air Race Chiba 2019," which will be held over the September 7-8 weekend in Chiba, Japan. Through our sponsorship, we hope to contribute to yet another thrilling race here in Japan in 2019.
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January 31, 2019
FALKEN Tires Selected as an Original Equipment Supplier to the 2019 Jeep® Wrangler Rubicon
Sumitomo Rubber North America, Inc., Sumitomo Rubber Group's American sales subsidiary continues to expand their original equipment fitments, more manufacturers worldwide are taking notice of the brand's ability to deliver an outstanding product.
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January 10, 2019
FALKEN "ZIEX ZE001 A/S" Selected as Factory Standard Tires for SUBARU's New Model "CROSSTREK HYBRID"
Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. is pleased to announce that we have begun supplying our high-performance FALKEN "ZIEX ZE001 A/S" tires to SUBARU Corporation for use as factory standard tires on their new model "CROSSTREK HYBRID", which goes on sale in the United States this winter.
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December 21, 2018
FALKEN to Have a Display Booth at TOKYO AUTO SALON 2019
Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. is pleased to announce that we will have a FALKEN Booth at the upcoming TOKYO AUTO SALON 2019, which will be held from Friday, January 11th through Sunday, January 13th at the Makuhari Messe convention center in Chiba Prefecture.
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September 18, 2018
Team FALKEN's Yoshihide Muroya Places 2nd in the Sixth Race of Red Bull Air Race World Championship 2018
Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. is pleased to announce that Team FALKEN's Master Class pilot Yoshihide Muroya, whom we are proud to sponsor through our FALKEN brand, has placed second in the sixth race of this year's Red Bull Air Race World Championship, which was held this past September 15-16 weekend in Wiener Neustadt, Austria.
