In 2017 experts of the German magazine Auto Bild have tested the Falken AS200 at size 225/50 R17 and compared it with seven similar All Season tyres. In addition, experts included into the test reference summer and winter tyres for comparison of results.
7th place in Dry braking. The braking distance was: a) 3.2m longer, than the best a/s tire; b) 3.6m longer, than summer; c) 0.3m longer, than winter.2-3rd place in Dry handling. Falken was: a) 0.5km/h slower, than the best a/s tire; b) 0.4km/h slower, than summer; c) 1.8km/h faster, than winter.5th place in Wet braking. The braking distance was: a) 2.8m longer, than the best a/s tire; b) 0.6m longer, than summer; c) 3.4m shorter, than winter.5th place in Wet handling. Falken was: a) 2.3km/h slower, than the best a/s tire; b) 2.6km/h slower, than summer; c) 0.9km/h faster, than winter.7th place in Snow braking. The braking distance was: a) 2.8m longer, than the best a/s tire; b) 3.5m longer, than winter; c) 14.7m shorter, than summer.7th place in Snow handling. Falken was: a) 2.2km/h slower, than the best a/s tire; b) 2.4km/h slower, than winter; c) 17.7km/h faster, than summer.7th place in Rolling resistance.
Overall Falken Euroall Season AS200 review
According to the test results Falken took 7th place.
Main conclusions:
Long dry braking distance, but one of the best handling speed.
Relatively good wet performance. Falken didn’t take high positions, but showed close results to leaders.
Poor on the snow: long braking distance and low handling speed.
