Falken Pro G4 A/S Tire Review and Rating

Falken also worked a bit on the rubber to ensure that it last longer. This is not typical for some high-performance tires, but it’s a welcomed change in this one.

Falken’s Dynamic Range Technology is, and the asymmetric tread design is there to ensure that the tire has plenty of performance on dry and wet roads. The Pro G4 A/S is designed with 3D sipes at the shoulders. They help with responsiveness and stability and enable to tire to bite down into the snow. I’m not expecting too much from this tire in the snow, but as an all-season one, it should be drivable in light snow.

As a bonus, the sipes and tread design should help in heavy rain conditions and offer better aquaplaning resistance.

Thanks to the broader shoulder blocks that work with the 3D sipes, Falken claims that you will notice the sporty characteristics of the tire. More direct responsiveness and more feedback should be there, without too much compromise to the comfort.

While it’s not a touring tire, Falken has thrown some of its touring knowledge into the Pro G4 A/S. The tread depth is not the same across the tire, and combining that with the position and size of the blocks, it should offer a quieter ride. Keep in mind that it’s not a touring tire, so don’t expect miracles.

How does it behave on dry tarmac?

The Pro G4 A/S performs pretty well in dry conditions, as long as you don’t expect too much. It’s not comparable to the ultra-high-performance tires from Dunlop or Bridgestone, but that’s the tradeoff for going for a budget-friendly option.

The tire feels planted and stable on the straights, and while you will feel a bit of vibration, it won’t happen at normal speeds. Only when you reach the upper end of the tire’s spectrum will you feel the car vibrate.

In the corners, the grip is decent enough to inspire confidence and make you feel safe. It will have plenty of grip as long as you don’t push it too far. Once that happens, the Pro G4 A/S is controllable.

The driving dynamics are decent enough and are better than regular all-season touring tires. It is responsive and gives you a sporty feeling, but I think that the feedback could use a bit of work.

How does it behave over wet and slippery roads?

The performance on wet and slippery roads is good, and the Pro G4 A/S proves to be capable in those conditions.

Again, don’t expect the best of the best performance, but don’t expect to disappoint either. The tread design helps keep the tire planted regardless of whether it’s straight-line driving or in the corners.

The tread design, meaning the grooves and spies do an excellent job at evacuating water away from the blocks. As a result, the Pro G4 A/S is great at aquaplaning resistance.

Overall it’s not a bad performer. The Pro G4 A/S has decent capabilities on wet roads but cannot be compared with the likes of Pilot Sport or P Zero.

How is it over snow?

The Pro G4 A/S is not a tire that you’d want to drive on snow in most cases. I’m not saying that it’s terrible; I’m saying that the snow performance is crippled.

Falken’s 3D sipes do help the tire have some bite in snow, but only in light conditions. If there is more than an inch or two, the traction drastically drops.

On the ice, the Pro G4 A/S seems to do a better job. Falken managed to tweak the rubber compound to operate in lower temperatures, so this isn’t too big of an issue.

At the end of the day, no all-season tire can be compared with a winter one, and the same goes for this one.

Is it comfortable and refined?

It seems that the Pro G4 A/S is good in terms of comfort and decent in terms of noise.

As a high-performance tire, you cannot expect refinement as with a touring one, but the comfort levels are surprisingly good. It’s not the most comfortable tire, and you will feel some road imperfections.

The noises are slightly higher than I was expecting, which can be quite acceptable for some people. Even at lower speeds, the noise can get louder on certain surfaces. At higher speeds, the noise is increased on any surface.

Is it good for off-roading?

In terms of off-roading, the Pro G4 A/S is not something that can help you climb up a mountain. Falken designed the tire to be driven on roads, and that’s what you should do.

The occasional dirt road could be passable, as long as you decide to go rallying with it.

Is the Falken Pro G4 A/S ideal for sporty driving?

The Pro G4 A/S is not bad for sporty driving, but don’t expect it to wow you.

You can drive it as aggressively as you want, and the tire will comply. The problem with that is that while it will be responsive, the muted feedback could be an issue for some.

Considering the price range, the Pro G4 A/S won’t disappoint in terms of grip and stability. With plenty of grip in the corners, it will give your car a sporty feeling.

You could decide to take it on a track and have some fun. While it will perform as you want, other models may give you better performance.

Should I buy the Falken Pro G4 A/S?