Falken unveils the new AZENIS RS820 UUHP tyre

Falken has unveiled its new AZENIS RS820, described as an ultra-ultra-high-performance tyre.

The new tyre is initially available in sizes spanning 19 to 21 inches, with cross-sections from 30 to 45, and a Y speed index - allowing speeds of up to 300km/h. Derived from Falken's motorsport experience honed on the Nurburgring, the AZENIS RS820 is said to deliver responsive handling, balanced wet and dry grip and impressive feel on both road and track.

Aiding these goals is an asymmetric tread pattern with four circumferential tread grooves, an improved shoulder design that offers increased contact with the road and enhanced lateral stability on dry roads, as well as circumferential tread ribs that not only provide improved lateral grip while cornering, but also ensure stable straight-line stability.

The Falken AZENIS RS820 also gets wide, deep grooves for good water drainage to minimise the risk of aquaplaning. Falken states that the new tyre has been designed to suit a range of high-performance cars and SUVs including the Porsche 911, Audi R8, Aston Martin Vantage, BMW M5, Cupra Formentor and Mercedes-Benz AMG GT.