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.