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Falken Winterpeak F-Ice 1 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 — 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 + 18 road tests and 43 + 3 owner reviews. How we score

Cinturato Winter 2 leads, 73–71 Narrow edge

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Falken Winterpeak F-Ice 1
Tire AFalken

Winterpeak F-Ice 1

Winter

± 6

Tests 68 · 3 tests Owners 74 · 43 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 19 in 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 (snow handling)

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
Tire BPirelli

Cinturato Winter 2

Winter

± 5

Tests 76 · 18 tests Owners 67 · 3 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test (wet handling)

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 64

    Dry

    Cinturato Winter 2 +6
    70
    Why this score
    SourceWinterpeak F-Ice 1Cinturato Winter 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 14 tests6173
    Reviews found online6766

    Winterpeak F-Ice 1: 60% × 61 + 40% × 67.4 = 64

    Cinturato Winter 2: 60% × 72.7 + 40% × 66.4 = 70

  2. 77

    Wet

    Cinturato Winter 2 +7
    84
    Why this score
    SourceWinterpeak F-Ice 1Cinturato Winter 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 18 tests7791
    Reviews found online7773

    Winterpeak F-Ice 1: 60% × 76.7 + 40% × 76.8 = 77

    Cinturato Winter 2: 60% × 91.3 + 40% × 73 = 84

  3. 79

    Snow

    Winterpeak F-Ice 1 +5
    74
    Why this score
    SourceWinterpeak F-Ice 1Cinturato Winter 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 18 tests7976
    Reviews found online8071

    Winterpeak F-Ice 1: 60% × 79 + 40% × 80.1 = 79

    Cinturato Winter 2: 60% × 75.8 + 40% × 71.2 = 74

  4. 63

    Comfort

    Cinturato Winter 2 +5
    68
    Why this score
    SourceWinterpeak F-Ice 1Cinturato Winter 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 3 tests4575
    Reviews found online7464

    Winterpeak F-Ice 1: 40% × 45.1 + 60% × 74.4 = 63

    Cinturato Winter 2: 40% × 75 + 60% × 64.1 = 68

  5. 53

    Noise

    Cinturato Winter 2 +14
    67
    Why this score
    SourceWinterpeak F-Ice 1Cinturato Winter 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 12 tests4667
    Reviews found online63≈ 66 (est.)

    Winterpeak F-Ice 1: 60% × 46 + 40% × 62.7 = 53

    Cinturato Winter 2: 60% × 67 + 40% × 66.5 (est.) = 67

    No owner ratings of noise for Cinturato Winter 2. 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.

  6. 71

    Treadwear

    Winterpeak F-Ice 1 +8
    63
    Why this score
    SourceWinterpeak F-Ice 1Cinturato Winter 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 7 tests≈ 69 (est.)68
    Reviews found online7457

    Winterpeak F-Ice 1: 60% × 69.1 (est.) + 40% × 74 = 71

    Cinturato Winter 2: 60% × 67.6 + 40% × 57 = 63

    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 0.35).

  7. 69

    Handling (owners)

    Winterpeak F-Ice 1 +2
    67
    Why this score
    SourceWinterpeak F-Ice 1Cinturato Winter 2
    Reviews found online6967
  8. 48

    Efficiency

    Cinturato Winter 2 +8
    56
    Why this score
    SourceWinterpeak F-Ice 1Cinturato Winter 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 12 tests4856
Scores at a glance
CategoryFalken Winterpeak F-Ice 1Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
Relative Score 71 73
Dry 64 70
Wet 77 84
Snow 79 74
Comfort 63 68
Noise 53 67
Treadwear 71 63
Handling (owners) 69 67
Efficiency 48 56

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Winterpeak F-Ice 1

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Cinturato Winter 2

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.

DisciplineCategoryWinterpeak F-Ice 1Cinturato Winter 2ΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 80% #3/17 · 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 96% #5/7 · 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling (tester's mark) Dry 60% #16/17 · 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 93% #5/7 · 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 100% #1/8 · 2023 Studded Tyre Test 97% #6/7 · 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 80% #3/17 · 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 96% #5/7 · 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 80% #3/17 · 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 98% #6/10 · 2025 AMS Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling (tester's mark) Wet 70% #5/17 · 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 91% #5/7 · 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Ice Braking Snow 90% #3/17 · 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 96% #2/12 · 2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Braking Snow 90% #2/17 · 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 98% #2/7 · 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Handling Snow 100% #1/17 · 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 96% #8/10 · 2025 AMS Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Traction Snow 90% #2/17 · 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 94% #5/7 · 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Comfort (tester's mark) Comfort 40% #8/8 · 2023 Studded Tyre Test 70% #6/10 · 2025 AMS Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Exterior Noise Noise 50% #16/17 · 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 95% #8/8 · 2023 Autozurnal Winter Tire Test R17 – Different tests
Noise Noise 99% #8/8 · 2023 Studded Tyre Test 97% #10/10 · 2025 AMS Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Fuel Consumption Efficiency 93% #6/8 · 2022 Studded Winter Tyre Test 98% #9/12 · 2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 60% #18/17 · 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 80% #8/10 · 2025 AMS Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Price Cost 100% #1/8 · 2022 Studded Winter Tyre Test 87% #5/9 · 2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall #9/10 2025 UTAC Ivalo Studded Winter Tire Test R16 #10/15 2025 Teknikens Värld Winter Tire Test R17 – Different tests

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
All owner themes in the Winterpeak F-Ice 1 review

Tire B Cinturato Winter 2

Pros

  • Excellent traction and confidence in wet and snowy conditions
  • Strong braking performance on dry surfaces
  • High level of subjective road feedback and handling security

Cons

  • Rapid tread wear and concerns regarding overall tire longevity
  • Less precise handling and feedback compared to sportier winter tires
  • Increased road noise and fuel consumption noted by some users
All owner themes in the Cinturato Winter 2 review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Falken Winterpeak F-Ice 1 B · Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available5041
Rim diameters15″ – 20″16″ – 20″
Tread depth11/32″11/32″
SidewallBlackwallBlackwall
Max pressure50 psi50 psi
Sizes in common2020

Which one should you actually buy?

Falken Winterpeak F-Ice 1

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

Narrow edge: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 — better noise, efficiency and wet. Pick the Falken Winterpeak F-Ice 1 if treadwear and snow matter most to you.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 scores 67 vs 53 on noise.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Falken Winterpeak F-Ice 1 scores 71 vs 63 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You want lower fuel or energy use

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 scores 56 vs 48 on efficiency.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 scores 84 vs 77 on wet.

Tire A · Falken Winterpeak F-Ice 1
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Winterpeak F-Ice 1 or Cinturato Winter 2?

Which is better in the wet, Winterpeak F-Ice 1 or Cinturato Winter 2?

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2, 84 vs 77 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Winterpeak F-Ice 1 or Cinturato Winter 2?

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2, 70 vs 64 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, Winterpeak F-Ice 1 or Cinturato Winter 2?

Falken Winterpeak F-Ice 1, 79 vs 74 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, Winterpeak F-Ice 1 or Cinturato Winter 2?

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2, 67 vs 53 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Winterpeak F-Ice 1 or Cinturato Winter 2?

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2, 68 vs 63 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Winterpeak F-Ice 1 or Cinturato Winter 2?

Falken Winterpeak F-Ice 1, 71 vs 63 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, Winterpeak F-Ice 1 or Cinturato Winter 2?

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2, 56 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