Falken Winterpeak F-Ice 1 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Better than 67% of the winter tires we score.
Owners 74 · 43 reviews analysed Road tests 68 · 3 tests
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Falken Winterpeak F-Ice 1 has a Relative Score of 71 out of 100 among winter tires. In 6 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 0 times. Testers rate it best for snow (79) and weakest for comfort (45). 43 owner reviews rate it 74 out of 100. 97% would buy it again.
- Weak point: Efficiency 48 — 18th of 18 (2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16), 6th of 8 (2022 Studded Winter tire Test)
- Weak point: Noise 46 — 8th of 8 (2023 Studded tire Test), 16th of 17 (2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16)
- Weak point: Comfort 45 — 8th of 8 (2023 Studded tire Test)
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
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
74/100From 43 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
68/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 43 owner reviews found online.
The Falken Winterpeak F-Ice 1 is widely regarded as a high-value winter tire that delivers impressive traction in snow, ice, and slushy conditions. While most users praise its quiet ride and aggressive tread design, some note a predictable decline in handling precision and lateral grip when temperatures rise above 50°F.
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
- Strong wet-weather performance and hydroplaning resistance
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
Worth knowing
- Users operating RWD vehicles, such as Tesla models, reported significant improvements in hill-climbing capability compared to all-season tires.
- Drivers of larger SUVs and crossovers (e.g., Volvo XC60, Ford Expedition) highlighted the tire's stability and confidence-inspiring grip in deep, unplowed snow.
- Owners of performance-oriented vehicles noted that while the tire is capable, it is not intended for high-speed dry cornering.
6 published test appearances (3 in the score)
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2025 UTAC Ivalo Studded Winter Tire Test R16 · 205/55R16
9th of 11
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: UTAC Ivalo
2023 Studded tire Test · 225/45 R17
4th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 4th of 8 | |
| Snow Traction | 6th of 8 | |
| Snow Handling | 5th of 8 | |
| Ice Handling | 5th of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 8 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 1st of 8 | |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | 8th of 8 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 8th of 8 | |
| Noise | 8th of 8 | |
| Ice Traction | 5th of 8 |
Source: Vi Bilägare
2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 · 205/55R16
8th of 19
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 19 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 19 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 19 | |
| Snow Braking | 2nd of 19 | |
| Snow Traction | 2nd of 19 | |
| Snow Handling | 1st of 19 | |
| Ice Braking | 3rd of 19 | |
| Ice Handling | 6th of 19 | |
| Exterior Noise | 16th of 19 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 18th of 19 | |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | 16th of 19 | |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | 5th of 19 | |
| Ice Traction | 6th of 19 |
Source: UTAC
2022 Studded Winter tire Test · 235/55 R18
8th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 4th of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 8 | |
| Snow Traction | 2nd of 8 | |
| Snow Handling | 6th of 8 | |
| Ice Handling | 4th of 8 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 2nd of 8 | |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | 4th of 8 | |
| Noise | 7th of 8 | |
| Ice Traction | 7th of 8 | |
| Price | 1st of 8 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 6th of 8 |
Source: Vi Bilägare
2022 Moottori Studded Winter Tire Test R18 · 235/45R18
7th of 8
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Moottori
2022 Consumer Reports Winter Tires · 215/60R16
12th of 16
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Consumer Reports
Falken Winterpeak F-Ice 1 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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