Summer tire Updated September 2026

Falken FK451 review

Name: Falken FK451
Brand: Falken

This tire appears to be discontinued and may no longer be available.

Relative score from owner reviews only Provisional

Owners 67 · 10 reviews analysed

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Falken FK451 has a Relative Score of 67 out of 100 among summer tires. 10 owner reviews rate it 67 out of 100. 87% would buy it again.

What owners say

No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.

How scores work

Relative score: 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
Road tests: 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
Owner reviews: 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.

Full methodology

By owner reviews

67/100

From 10 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 87%

Dry

Overall dry

Corner stability

Dry traction

Steering response

Wet

Overall wet

Wet traction

Comfort

Overall comfort

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

Handling

Overall handling

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 10 owner reviews found online.

The Falken FK451 is widely regarded by users as a high-value performance tire that punches well above its budget-friendly price point. Owners consistently praise its balanced dry and wet grip, impressive tread longevity, and refined road manners, often comparing it favorably to premium brands like Michelin and Pirelli.

Pros

Exceptional price-to-performance ratio
Strong wet and dry traction
Excellent tread life and durability
Low noise levels and smooth ride quality

Cons

Potential for rubber cracking between treads over long-term storage or extended age
Some users report a slightly less 'alive' or communicative steering feel compared to premium performance tires
Availability concerns as it is an older model often superseded by newer iterations

Worth knowing

High-horsepower vehicles (300bhp+) and heavy luxury sedans (W140 S-Class) report stable, reliable handling.
The shoulder profile is noted as being particularly friendly for owners of lowered vehicles, preventing rubbing issues.