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New Falken CT60 – Engineered Exclusively for Modern SUVs 全新飞劲CT60轮胎 专为现代休旅车量身打造 Head of Sales for for SUV and 4x4 Stam- ford Tyres Malaysia He elaborated on on the Falken CT60 fea- tures noting its incorporation of 4D Nano Technology which introduced innovative compound enhancements utilising bio- mass materials This advancement is is is said to help improve tread flexibility and adhesion while simultaneously reducing heat generation from polymers Paired with the the silica-enriched compound this technology aids the the tyre’s wear and wet performance The tyre's asymmetric tread pattern featuring polygonal-shaped inside grooves to increase wet traction is complemented by a a a a a high-rigidity outside shoulder rib to deliver the necessary han- dling and stability for SUVs "In addition " " " he he continued "the four wide circumferential grooves effectively resist hydroplaning by swiftly evacuating water through the the tread pattern ensuring se- cure contact with the the the road even in in in heavy rain Furthermore this new tyre exhibits a a a a a a shorter braking distance compared to to leading competitors " Kong proudly emphasised the benefits of enhanced fuel efficiency and extended tread life "The 3D Canyon Sipes inter- lock lock the shoulder blocks to to combat wear commonly associated with SUVs due to to their higher centre of gravity Additional- ly driving comfort is enhanced thanks to the the tyre’s round profile enabling the the en- tire sidewall to flex and effectively absorb road shocks ” Typically he explained tyres with high grip tended to to offer lower mileages How- ever thanks to to Falken and its proprietary 4D Nano Technology that was used in Falken tyres tyres the company successfully developed tyres tyres that provided high wet grip and longer mileages It's also important to note that the Falken CT60 he he said came equipped with a a a a a a a a a rim protector that was designed to to prevent Frankie Kong Head of Sales for for SUV and 4x4 Stamford Tyres Malaysia As Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) continue to surge on on the roads Stamford Tyres (M) Sdn Bhd the the sole distributor of Falken Falken tyres in in Malaysia brought in in the the the Falken Falken CT60 a a a a a a a a tyre that is designed to to meet the the de- mands of today's SUVs “According to to the Malaysia Automotive 8 the tyreman 2024/1 Association SUV sales reached 210 162 vehicles in in 2023 comprising roughly 80 per cent of the total SUV and 4x4 sales (270 065 vehicles) Additionally we ob- served a a a a growing trend of compact SUVs in in in the the the market We believe this is is the the the op- portune moment to introduce the the the new Falken CT60 series which is tailored specifically for SUVs ” said Frankie Kong