Sincera SN250 A/S: the First Falken Performance Touring Tire
In is the Falken Sincera SN250 A/S, an all-season performance touring tire. Out is the Sincera SN211, an almost "trouble-free tire for us," said Nick Fousekis, product director for passenger tires for Sumitomo Rubber North America Inc.
Why the change when adjustments on the SN211 were much less than one-tenth of a percent over its five-year run in the aftermarket? Fousekis said the new SN250 A/S is comparatively superior.
1. The addition of H- and V-rated sizes. SN211 sizes were only T-rated, putting it in the standard touring category, while the SN250 A/S sizes are T-, H- and V-rated.
2. Less rolling resistance. The SN250 A/S is a slightly lighter tire, says Fousekis.
Featuring Falken Dynamic Range Technology, the SN250 A/S "ensures maximum grip at a wider range of operating temperatures for exceptional dry and wet traction," according to Sumitomo. In addition, strategically placed tread blocks balance harmonics to reduce tire noise.
Sumitomo executives officially launched the FK450 A/S, along with three other tires, at a recent dealer ride-and-drive in Phoenix, Ariz. This is the fourth of Modern Tire Dealer Editor Bob Ulrich's four-part report on the new lines.
The Sincera SN250 A/S is available in 54 sizes covering 86% of the non-luxury sub-compact through full-size vehicles. The T-rated sizes are backed by an 80,000-mile limited tread wear warranty, while the H- and V-rated sizes are backed by a 70,000-mile warranty.
14 inches
175/65R14 82T 185/60R14 82H
185/65R14 86T 185/70R14 88T
195/70R14 91T
15 inches
175/65R15 84T 185/55R15 82V
185/60R15 84T 185/65R15 88T
195/60R15 88T 195/65R15 91T
195/65R15 91H 205/60R15 91T
205/65R15 XL 99T 205/70R15 96T
215/60R15 94T 215/65R15 96T
215/70R15 98T 225/70R15 100T
235/75R15 105T
16 inches
185/55R16 83T 195/55R16 87T
205/50R16 87T 205/55R16 91H
205/55R16 91T 205/60R16 92H
205/65R16 95H 215/55R16 XL 97H
215/60R16 95T 215/60R16 95V
215/65R16 98T 215/70R16 100T
225/60R16 98T 225/65R16 100T
225/70R16 103T 235/60R16 100H
235/65R16 103T 235/70R16 106T
17 inches
215/50R17 XL 95V 215/55R17 94V
215/55R17 94T 215/60R17 96T
215/65R17 99T 225/50R17 XL 98V
225/55R17 97V 225/60R17 99T
225/65R17 102T 235/55R17 99T
235/60R17 102T 235/65R17 104T
18 inches
215/55R18 95T 225/50R18 95T
225/55R18 98T 225/60R18 100H
For more in-depth information on Falken's latest tires, check out these links:
"Sumitomo Introduces 4 Tires; First Up Is the Wildpeak A/T3W."
