Falken Lands First OE Deal

Falken Tire’s ZIEX ZE914 ECORUN has been chosen as OE for Jeep Compass and Patriot Vehicles.

Sumitomo Rubber Industries has been awarded a contract from Chrysler Group to supply tires for 2015 Jeep Compass and Patriot models to be sold in a number of countries around the world.

This is Falken North America’s first contract to supply factory standard OE tires-namely, Falken’s ZIEX ZE914 ECORUN (size: 215/60R17). The tires will be supplied to Chrysler’s assembly plant in Belvidere, Illinois.

Tags: Falken, OE, Falken ZIEX ZE914 ECORUN, Jeep Compass, tyres, cars

Monday, 01 September 2014 01:35

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