RIKEN tyres: prices, reviews & buying advice

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(Last updated on 14 February 2026)

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RIKEN brand: origin & manufacturer

RIKEN
Budget tyre brands
Brand origin
Flag France France
Creation date 1956
Group Manufacture Française des Pneumatiques Michelin
Brand category Entry-level

RIKEN is a entry-level brand, founded in 1956 and belonging to the tyre manufacturer Manufacture Française des Pneumatiques Michelin.

Within this category, it ranks 56th among the most searched brands between November 16, 2025 and February 14, 2026 by users of our comparison platforms.

Top RIKEN tires

Find below the most popular RIKEN tire models on our comparator over the past 3 months.

Are RIKEN tyres any good?

Are RIKEN tyres good quality? Keep in mind that RIKEN sits at the entry level and cannot rival a high-end marque, yet it can be ideal for motorists seeking budget-friendly tyres.

RIKEN tyre tests

Below you will find the main tests carried out on RIKEN tyres by independent organisations.

Year
Organization
Season
Size
Test
Model
Position
2023
ADAC
Summer
205/55 R16
ADAC - 2023
205/55 R16
ROAD PERFORMANCE
45th / 50
2023
ANWB
Summer
205/55 R16
ANWB - 2023
205/55 R16
ROAD PERFORMANCE
48th / 48
2023
OAMTC
Summer
205/55 R16
OAMTC - 2023
205/55 R16
ROAD PERFORMANCE
47th / 50
2023
TCS
Summer
205/55 R16
TCS - 2023
205/55 R16
ROAD PERFORMANCE
45th / 50
2015
AUTOKLUB CR
Winter
185/60 R15
AUTOKLUB CR - 2015
185/60 R15
Snowtime b2
5th / 7

Between 2021 and 2026, Riken tyres were evaluated 4 times by various European organizations. None of these tests placed the brand on the podium.

On average, 94% of tested competing tyres rank ahead of Riken tyres. These results reflect performance showing shortcomings in one or more of the criteria tested in independent rankings.

About the RIKEN brand

RIKEN
RIKEN tyres are produced by the company TIGAR TYRES based in Serbia since 1959. TIGAR TYRES employs 2000 people and it is owned by MICHELIN GROUP. Before the arrival of MICHELIN, TIGAR TYRES belonged in part to the company BF GOODRICH. RIKEN tyres are entry-level tyres.