Falken Espia EPZ II review
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Falken Espia EPZ II has a Relative Score of 74 out of 100 among winter tires. In 2 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 0 times. 8 owner reviews rate it 77 out of 100.
What owners say
No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
77/100From 8 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 8 owner reviews found online.
The Falken Espia EPZ II winter tires receive overwhelmingly positive feedback from users for their reliable snow traction and handling capabilities in severe winter weather. Drivers frequently highlight their confidence in snowy and slippery conditions, noting that they outperform expectations while maintaining a surprisingly quiet ride compared to typical winter tires.
Pros
- Exceptional grip and traction in snow and winter weather conditions
- Quieter ride quality than typical winter tires without excessive road drone
- Good performance across various precipitation types including rain
- Reliable handling for front-wheel-drive and sedan applications in heavy snow regions
Cons
- Exhibits minor torque steer on front-wheel-drive vehicles
- Limited long-term mileage data available from some users
Worth knowing
- The 195/65R15 size reported excellent performance across snow, rain, and dry conditions.
- Honda Accord and other front-wheel-drive sedan owners successfully navigated deep snow areas, though slight torque steer was noted.
2 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2020 Consumer Reports North America Winter tire Test · 215/60 R16
15th of 17
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Consumer Reports
2018 Autofil Studless Winter Tire Test R16 · 205/55R16
8th of 9
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Autofil
Falken Espia EPZ II specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 11/32″ |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 psi |
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