Audi introduces Falken Azenis RS820 as option for new S3

Audi’s latest S3 model is now available with Falken’s super-ultra high-performance (SUHP) tyre, the Azenis RS820. This marks the first time a vehicle has left the Audi factory equipped with this advanced tyre. This tailored original equipment tyre differs from its aftermarket counterpart in a number of ways, the most visible difference being the tread pattern.
The S3, featuring standard quattro all-wheel drive and a torque splitter, delivers 333 HP and 420 Nm of torque, necessitating a tyre that can handle its high-performance demands. Sumitomo Rubber Industries engineered the Falken Azenis RS820 to provide precise handling, stability, and control in various driving conditions. The tyre boasts an asymmetric tread pattern with four circumferential tread grooves and an improved shoulder design, enhancing road contact and lateral stability on dry surfaces.
Drawing from Falken’s motorsport technology, the tyre incorporates the latest compound and construction advancements, such as a hybrid aramid reinforcement material. An optimised belt ply ensures even pressure distribution, contributing to a dynamic driving experience and heightened safety.
The tyre’s circumferential tread ribs offer improved lateral grip during cornering and ensure stable straight-line performance. Wide, deep grooves aid in water displacement, reducing the risk of aquaplaning.
Cutting-edge compound technology
One of the standout features of the Azenis RS820 is its Advanced 4D NANO Design technology, which creates compounds with lower wear rates for a longer lifespan. Recognising the importance of weight in high-performance vehicles, Falken’s engineers have explored every opportunity to reduce weight through innovative construction and compound methods.
The result is a tyre that delivers robust driving properties across a wide range of road surfaces and conditions, both wet and dry. Falken supplies the 235/35 R19 tyres for both the S3 Sportback and the S3 Saloon, manufactured in Ingolstadt, Germany.
Meeting the strict requirements of enthusiastic engineers
“We are proud that our new Azenis RS820 is the first choice for the new Audi S3,” says Christian Stolting, OE Sales Director at Falken Tyre Europe. “Right from the start, we aimed at designing a tyre that combines dynamic driving, agile handling, and powerful performance. Azenis RS820 meets the strict requirements of Audi’s enthusiastic engineers and showcases Falken’s abilities in the SUHP range.”
Falken has already introduced 38 sizes of the Azenis RS820 model to the European aftermarket, with additional sizes to follow soon.
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