Falken FK453CC review
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Falken FK453CC has a Relative Score of 58 out of 100 among summer tires. 3 owner reviews rate it 54 out of 100. 47% 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.
By owner reviews
54/100From 3 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
Falken FK453CC specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| EU label: wet grip | A |
| EU label: energy | C |
| EU label: external noise | 67 dB |
| Size | Retailer |
|---|---|
| 215/50 R18 | Amazon |
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 3 owner reviews found online.
The Falken FK453CC is generally perceived as a budget-friendly tire that offers a noticeable improvement in dry handling over certain OEM alternatives. However, user experience is polarized regarding ride comfort and tread longevity, with reports suggesting the tire can feel harsh on uneven surfaces and may negatively impact fuel efficiency.
Pros
- Improved dry handling performance compared to factory-fitted tires
- Strong value proposition for the price point
- Capable performance during long-distance motorway driving
Cons
- Harsh ride quality on uneven or potholed urban roads
- Negative impact on fuel economy
- Rapid tread wear reported by some users
- Extended break-in period required to achieve optimal ride comfort
Worth knowing
- Users noted a significant difference in ride quality depending on the specific OEM tire being replaced, suggesting the FK453CC's performance is highly relative to the previous tire's characteristics.
- The tire requires a break-in period of approximately 1,000 miles before the initial stiffness subsides.
1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2016 Autobild 4x4 / SUV tire Test · 255/55 R19
3rd of 7
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
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