Tests 68 · 3 tests Owners 74 · 43 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 19 in 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 (snow handling)
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Falken Winterpeak F-Ice 1 vs Hankook Winter i*pike RS2 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 3 + 5 road tests and 43 + 5 owner reviews. How we score
Winterpeak F-Ice 1 leads, 71–69 Narrow edge
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Tests 66 · 5 tests Owners 73 · 5 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 8 in 2019 Studded Winter Tyre Test (straight aquaplaning)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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64
Dry
Winterpeak F-Ice 1 +856Why this score
Source Winterpeak F-Ice 1 Winter i*pike RS2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 5 tests 61 49 Reviews found online 68 66 Dry Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–0 40% 40% Winterpeak F-Ice 1: 60% × 61 + 40% × 67.5 = 64
Winter i*pike RS2: 60% × 49.2 + 40% × 65.9 = 56
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77
Wet
Winterpeak F-Ice 1 +473Why this score
Source Winterpeak F-Ice 1 Winter i*pike RS2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 5 tests 77 71 Reviews found online 77 76 Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 100% 96% Wet Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 99% 99% Winterpeak F-Ice 1: 60% × 76.7 + 40% × 77 = 77
Winter i*pike RS2: 60% × 71 + 40% × 75.7 = 73
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79
Snow
Winterpeak F-Ice 1 +376Why this score
Source Winterpeak F-Ice 1 Winter i*pike RS2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 5 tests 79 76 Reviews found online 80 76 Ice Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 96% 93% Ice Traction (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 85% 87% Snow Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 98% 98% Snow Traction (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 99% 98% Winterpeak F-Ice 1: 60% × 79 + 40% × 80.1 = 79
Winter i*pike RS2: 60% × 75.9 + 40% × 76.3 = 76
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63
Comfort
Winter i*pike RS2 +972Why this score
Source Winterpeak F-Ice 1 Winter i*pike RS2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 1 tests 45 79 Reviews found online 74 68 Comfort (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 40% 80% Winterpeak F-Ice 1: 40% × 45 + 60% × 74.2 = 63
Winter i*pike RS2: 40% × 79.2 + 60% × 67.6 = 72
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53
Noise
Winter i*pike RS2 +659Why this score
Source Winterpeak F-Ice 1 Winter i*pike RS2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 4 tests 46 55 Reviews found online 63 ≈ 66 (est.) Noise (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 99% 100% Winterpeak F-Ice 1: 60% × 45.9 + 40% × 62.5 = 53
Winter i*pike RS2: 60% × 54.6 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 59
No owner ratings of noise for Winter i*pike RS2. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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71
Treadwear
Winter i*pike RS2 +172Why this score
Source Winterpeak F-Ice 1 Winter i*pike RS2 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 69 (est.) ≈ 69 (est.) Reviews found online 74 75 Winterpeak F-Ice 1: 60% × 69.2 (est.) + 40% × 74 = 71
Winter i*pike RS2: 60% × 69.5 (est.) + 40% × 74.8 = 72
No road tests of treadwear for Winterpeak F-Ice 1. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
No road tests of treadwear for Winter i*pike RS2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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69
Handling (owners)
Winter i*pike RS2 +372Why this score
Source Winterpeak F-Ice 1 Winter i*pike RS2 Reviews found online 69 72 -
48
Efficiency
Winter i*pike RS2 +2573Why this score
Source Winterpeak F-Ice 1 Winter i*pike RS2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 2 tests 48 73 Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 94% 98%
Scores at a glance
| Category | Falken Winterpeak F-Ice 1 | Hankook Winter i*pike RS2 |
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| Relative Score | 71 | 69 |
| Dry | 64 | 56 |
| Wet | 77 | 73 |
| Snow | 79 | 76 |
| Comfort | 63 | 72 |
| Noise | 53 | 59 |
| Treadwear | 71 | 72 |
| Handling (owners) | 69 | 72 |
| Efficiency | 48 | 73 |
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Headline score
71
/ 100
Winterpeak F-Ice 1
69
/ 100
Winter i*pike RS2
The professional test results behind the scores
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
In the overall rankings of 1 tests that ran both, Falken Winterpeak F-Ice 1 finished ahead 1 times and Hankook Winter i*pike RS2 0 times.
| Discipline | Category | Winterpeak F-Ice 1 | Winter i*pike RS2 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 80% #3/17 · 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 | 88% #16/16 · 2021 Studless and Studded Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 40% | 40% | 0.0 | 0–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 Studded Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 100% | 96% | +3.9 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 Studded Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 80% #3/17 · 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 | 82% #11/16 · 2021 Studless and Studded Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% | 99% | +0.3 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 Studded Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Ice Braking | Snow | 90% #3/17 · 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 | 91% #5/16 · 2021 Studless and Studded Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Ice Handling | Snow | 96% | 93% | +2.8 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 Studded Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Ice Traction | Snow | 85% | 87% | −1.3 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 Studded Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 90% #2/17 · 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 | 100% #2/16 · 2021 Studless and Studded Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 98% | 98% | +0.8 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 Studded Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 99% | 98% | +0.8 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 Studded Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 40% | 80% | −40.0 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 Studded Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Noise | Noise | 99% | 100% | −0.8 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 Studded Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Fuel Consumption | Efficiency | 93% #6/8 · 2022 Studded Winter Tyre Test | 100% #2/8 · 2020 Studded Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 94% | 98% | −4.6 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 Studded Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 100% #1/8 · 2022 Studded Winter Tyre Test | 67% #5/16 · 2021 Studless and Studded Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #4/8 | #6/8 | – | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 Studded Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Winterpeak F-Ice 1
Pros
- Exceptional snow and ice traction
- High value-to-price ratio compared to premium competitors
- Surprisingly quiet and comfortable ride for an aggressive winter tread
Cons
- Vague steering feel and reduced grip in temperatures above 50°F
- Potential for accelerated tread wear if driven extensively in warm weather
- Minor audible road noise reported by some users at highway speeds
Tire B Winter i*pike RS2
Pros
- Exceptional traction and braking on snow and ice
- Strong side grip and predictable cornering limits
- High durability with secure stud retention over multiple years
Cons
- Poor steering feedback on dry tarmac
- Noticeable understeer in dry road conditions
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Falken Winterpeak F-Ice 1 | B · Hankook Winter i*pike RS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 50 | — |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 20″ | — |
| Tread depth | 11/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 50 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
71
/ 100
Falken Winterpeak F-Ice 1
69
/ 100
Hankook Winter i*pike RS2
Narrow edge: Falken Winterpeak F-Ice 1 — better dry, wet and snow. Pick the Hankook Winter i*pike RS2 if efficiency, comfort and noise matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You want lower fuel or energy use
Hankook Winter i*pike RS2 scores 73 vs 48 on efficiency.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Hankook Winter i*pike RS2 scores 72 vs 63 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Falken Winterpeak F-Ice 1 scores 64 vs 56 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Hankook Winter i*pike RS2 scores 59 vs 53 on noise.
Tire A · Falken Winterpeak F-Ice 1
Tire B · Hankook Winter i*pike RS2
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Winterpeak F-Ice 1 or Winter i*pike RS2?
Which is better in the wet, Winterpeak F-Ice 1 or Winter i*pike RS2?
Falken Winterpeak F-Ice 1, 77 vs 73 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Winterpeak F-Ice 1 or Winter i*pike RS2?
Falken Winterpeak F-Ice 1, 64 vs 56 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Winterpeak F-Ice 1 or Winter i*pike RS2?
Falken Winterpeak F-Ice 1, 79 vs 76 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, Winterpeak F-Ice 1 or Winter i*pike RS2?
Hankook Winter i*pike RS2, 59 vs 53 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Winterpeak F-Ice 1 or Winter i*pike RS2?
Hankook Winter i*pike RS2, 72 vs 63 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Winterpeak F-Ice 1 or Winter i*pike RS2?
Neither, by our numbers: 71 vs 72 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.
Which rolls more easily, Winterpeak F-Ice 1 or Winter i*pike RS2?
Hankook Winter i*pike RS2, 73 vs 48 on our efficiency score.
How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology