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Falken SN828

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The Falken SN828 is a Touring Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

The quick answer

Owners say 60% from 9 owner reviews 50% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 3rd average finish across 1 independent tests Latest: P3 of 4 · 2011 See every test

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated January 2025.

  • 9owner reviews
  • 55,748miles driven
  • 1professional tests
  • 7sizes available
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Tire Reviews Score

Falken SN828

7.0/10

From owner reviews only: no measured test results yet.

  • Limited Confidence
  • 9 owner reviews

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent testsNo measured test results yet – 0%
Owner reviews9 owner reviews · rated 60% 44% 38%
Typical tireWhere every score starts before its own data counts – 63%
Combined 44% 7.0

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Owner reviews decide 38% of this score. The other 62% is the typical starting point, and it shrinks as more reviews arrive.

Scored on owner reviews alone, a tire is High once the reviews decide 90% or more, and Medium from 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as reviews arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2011 2011 Long Term Subjective Touring Shootout Tire Reviews · 165/65 R13 P3 / 4 Placing only
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20112011 Long Term Subjective Touring ShootoutTire Reviews · 165/65 R13P3 / 4Tested by Tire Reviews
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Size Range6 sizes available

155-185Width65-80Profile13-14Rim75-88 T-HLoad/Speed Index2012First On Market

EU Label

Noise

70dB

Popular sizes225/45 R17165/65 R13185/65 R15155/65 R14175/70 R13165/65 R14
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Falken SN828's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Falken SN828 most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, C for wet grip and 70 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Falken SN828?
Owners rate the Falken SN828 7.6 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 8 reviews.
How well do the Falken SN828 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Falken SN828 5.4 out of 10 for wear across 8 reviews. 2 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 5,750 miles.
Would owners buy the Falken SN828 again?
50% of owners say they would buy the Falken SN828 again, based on the 8 owner reviews that answered the question. 25% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What sizes does the Falken SN828 come in?
The Falken SN828 is available in 7 sizes, ranging from 155-185/65-80 R13-14.
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What owners say

Across 9 owner ratings the Falken SN828 averages 60%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.1 out of 10 and Handling lowest at 4.6. 2 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 38% of owners score it 70% or better.

Owner ratings averaged from 9 ratings

  • Owner score 60%
  • Dry Grip 81%
  • Comfort 76%
  • Wear 54%
  • Wet Grip 54%
  • Road Feedback 51%
  • Handling 46%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 75%

“In my experience, the tires are noisier than necessary when running on tarmacadam roads. Even at moderate speeds(50 to 60 mph) the cabin environment suffers from excessive transmitted road noise. Since this Toyota...”

  • Toyota Corolla II
  • 3,500 miles
Read full review → 884 found this helpful
Most critical 40%

“These tires came fitted to the front of my Daihatsu Cuore TRxx Avenzato R4 when I bought it from the previous owner. In the dry, the tires offer surprisingly good levels of grip. In the wet though they are dreadful!...”

  • Daihatsu coure
  • 8,000 miles
Read full review → 643 found this helpful
Longest term 67%

“Found these tires after some research. Japanese company so quality assured and nicely moulded. I really like the tire wear indicators - show when to rotate tires - it's a shame other manufacturers have not copied the...”

  • Suzuki
  • 25,000 miles
Read full review → 623 found this helpful

All 8 Falken SN828 reviews

Score spread across 8 written reviews
90%
Member
Great tires. Especially in the rain
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 853
75%
Member
In my experience, the tires are noisier than necessary when running on tarmacadam roads. Even at moderate speeds(50 to 60 mph) the cabin environment suffers from excessive transmitted road noise. Since this Toyota Corrola Model was new to the UK market launched in February2019, replacing the previous Toyota Auris Hybrid, I was given to understand that the ride comfort was better with less cabin noise I am somewhat disillusioned to say the least???????
Is it likely that a different tire specification could improve the driving experience ???????
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Comfort 5
Helpful 884
44%
Member
  • Citroën C1
  • 155/65 R14
  • 10 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Spirited
These replaced Avon ZT5's on the front of my car after a puncture, were recommended by the guys at kwiktwit.The grip is very good in the dry, as you'd expect most tires to be. When it's even the slightest bit wet/damp they're terrifying. Everybody thinks I'm a "rudeboy roy" wheel spinning off from traffic lights etc, when in fact this is the only way these tires allow you to pull off in the wet. They handle sharp corners worse than the titanic did, in fact you may want to consider planning a route that involves no corners whatsoever for rainy days. Going around a roundabout at a modest speed I under-steered horrifically and came off sideways, fortunately I didn't crash into anything. Braking in the wet causes the wheels to lock up no matter how gently you press the brakes. The only reason I've still got these tires on my car is because I'm an impoverished student, if you can afford to get anything other than these tires then do so.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 1
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 2
  • Wear 4
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 618

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67%
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  • Suzuki
  • 225/45 R17
  • 25,000 miles
  • Mostly Country Roads
  • Average
Found these tires after some research. Japanese company so quality assured and nicely moulded. I really like the tire wear indicators - show when to rotate tires - it's a shame other manufacturers have not copied the idea. They replaced Conti 3's and I found them much quieter and perfectly OK both in the wet and dry. Tire life not as good as expected but still great value.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 5
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 623
40%
Member
These tires came fitted to the front of my Daihatsu Cuore TRxx Avenzato R4 when I bought it from the previous owner.

In the dry, the tires offer surprisingly good levels of grip. In the wet though they are dreadful! I've never known a tire to be so poor in even mildly wet conditions as this. Wheel spin and under steer are all too easy but the most worrying thing is when braking in wet weather. In an emergency stop in wet conditions they lock up far to easily and the distance you travel before coming to a halt is just terrifying. I appreciate all modern cars now have ABS which will help stop locking up happening, but still.

Progressiveness is poor - its grip, grip...then suddenly no grip.

There is still plenty of wear remaining, but at the end of the summer, I'll be replacing them regardless, if not before. Would not recommend.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 1
  • Road Feedback 3
  • Handling 3
  • Wear 6
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 643
54%
Member
  • Ford KA 1.3
  • 165/65 R13
  • 8,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Average
Didn't wear all that well. The Nexen SB656 I replaced them with aren't as grippy but are lasting much longer.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 5
  • Handling 5
  • Wear 3
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 6
Helpful 585
98%
Member
  • Toyota IST
  • 185/65 R15
  • 200 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Average
It's been about 2 weeks since I put these on my IST and I love them! These tires are very comfortable, quiet and they grip very well :) The price was also very reasonable in comparison to other brands I checked out and they feel better than the more expensive Bridgestones they replaced. I have a feeling they are also going to last for many kilometers. Overall great tires at a fantastic price, reccommended 100%
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 557
66%
Anonymous
  • Ford KA 1.3
  • 165/65 R13 H
  • 10,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Spirited
The SN828 was never going to win any awards for the best performance but for the price I paid (?20 cheaper than the Goodyear NC5s they were replacing) the grip is far far better. They're a neat little tire that just work, no complains, would certainly buy again
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 3
  • Handling 5
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 561
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