Falken’s New Azenis FK460 A/S Silent Core Gives Tesla EV Owners A New Option

Tires with noise abatement foam are standard equipment and a popular aftermarket choice for many battery-electric vehicle owners. These tires can help to reduce in-cabin noise generated from tires. EVs are very quiet vehicles because of their powertrains and tire noise can be more noticeable. Those who wish to maintain this low noise level, or who wish to try to make their cars even quieter than they already are should check out the new Azenis FK460 A/S Silent Core tire from Falken.

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Falken bills the Azenis FK460 A/S as an Ultra High-Performance All-Season tire for those who drive today’s most popular Electric Vehicles (EVs). That’s you, Tesla owners! These tires may also be well suited to the Ioniq 5 from Hyundai, the Mustang Mach-E from Ford, Polestar, Lucid, Genesis, Mercedes, Nissan, and the Kia EV lines. Many Volvo, Audi, and BMW models may also be a good match.

The Silent Core technology dramatically reduces tire cavity noise, according to Falken, thanks to a foam insert strategically placed along the backside of the tire tread. Engineers optimized this tire to offer a quieter, more comfortable ride.

Those who value range and efficiency above all else should look closely at the weight of any aftermarket tire they are considering. You can find a specifications page listing the weight of the Azenis FK460 A/S Silent Core at this link. Heavier tires will usually drop range and efficiency a bit. 

Although the Azenis FK460 A/S Silent Core is referred to as an Ultra High-Performance tire, it does not mean the tire will be overly stiff or unable to offer good performance in wet and cold weather. This is an all-season tire. Two of its tread blocks feature sipes for light snow traction, and the compound and tread design were created with wet weather handling in mind. 

The new Falken Azenis FK460 A/S Silent Core is available in wheel sizes from 18 inches to 22 inches, and we verified that the 20-inch tire size on the Tesla Model Y was one of the matches. The tire has a 50,000-mile treadwear warranty, a 30-day buy and try program, and even includes road hazard protection. Ask your preferred retailer about Falken and you will find that the brand is now the OEM provider of tires for numerous brands and has become a trusted aftermarket choice of enthusiasts and daily drivers alike. 

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