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Comparison: Falken Linam VAN01 vs. Kumho PorTran KC53 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Falken summer tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than Kumho (70%). But when it comes to comparing Falken Linam VAN01 and Kumho PorTran KC53, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2019 215/65 R16 test, where both the Linam VAN01 and the PorTran KC53 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 96% of Falken Linam VAN01 has A wet grip rating, whereas 83% of Kumho PorTran KC53 has C rating.

Test Profile

Falken
Linam VAN01
Kumho
PorTran KC53
Number of tests
1
1
Best position
#8
#7
Average position
8.0
7.0
Latest test
2019
2019
Available sizes
36
89

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 14 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Falken Linam VAN01
94%
Kumho PorTran KC53
86%
Dry driving behavior
Falken Linam VAN01
93%
Kumho PorTran KC53
86%
Safety
Falken Linam VAN01
95%
Kumho PorTran KC53
85%
Wet
Confidence
Falken Linam VAN01
92%
Kumho PorTran KC53
93%
Aquaplaning - cross
Falken Linam VAN01
94%
Kumho PorTran KC53
86%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Falken Linam VAN01
94%
Kumho PorTran KC53
94%
Wet braking
Falken Linam VAN01
90%
Kumho PorTran KC53
96%
Wet circle cornering
Falken Linam VAN01
94%
Kumho PorTran KC53
94%
Wet handling
Falken Linam VAN01
88%
Kumho PorTran KC53
94%
Comfort
Confidence
Falken Linam VAN01
96%
Kumho PorTran KC53
100%
Exterior noise
Falken Linam VAN01
96%
Kumho PorTran KC53
100%
Interior noise
Falken Linam VAN01
95%
Kumho PorTran KC53
100%
Costs
Confidence
Falken Linam VAN01
100%
Kumho PorTran KC53
92%
Fuel efficiency
Falken Linam VAN01
99%
Kumho PorTran KC53
99%
Mileage
Falken Linam VAN01
100%
Kumho PorTran KC53
84%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2019215/65 R16View

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