Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1

The Falken Winterpeak F-ICE 1 is a studdable winter tire for safety in any winter condition.

Tire review data from 3 tire reviews averaging 80% over 3,467 miles driven, and 2 tests with an average result of 6th.

Dry Grip 73%
Wet Grip 80%
Road Feedback 70%
Handling 67%
Wear 83%
Comfort 73%
Buy again 97%
Snow Grip 87%
Ice Grip 90%

The Winterpeak F Ice 1 is ranked 32nd of 100 Winter Touring tires.

Tests Included

2

Best Result

4th

Worst Result

8th

Average Result

6th

Latest Tire Test Results

2023 Studded Tire Test
4th of 8 tires
  • Last year, the F-Ice 1 was disqualified after losing its studs from the unusually soft rubber. Falken identified a production error and promised new tires to all customers who received products from the affected production period. Was it just an excuse, or is Falken's claim true?
    Upon testing Falken's latest studded tire, we find that the studs are securely in place. The Japanese tire has the best winter grip, second only to the more expensive brands. It also has good grip on wet asphalt and resists hydroplaning better than any other.
    The downside is a vague steering feel on dry roads and elevated noise levels.
    Falken offers a slightly more affordable option with a good mix of wet grip and winter traction.
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2022 Studded Winter Tire Test
8th of 8 tires
  • Short braking distances on asphalt, aquaplaning.
  • Studs coming loose, ice grip, loud road noise.
  • This year's stud news comes from the Japanese Falken with Winterpeak F-Ice 1. The rubber compound is unusually soft (Shore 52), which contributes to a calm character under pressure with a stable rear trailer on both snow and ice. Unfortunately, the actual level of grip on ice does not impress. Instead, the Falken thrives best on wet roads. It has really good aquaplaning resistance and the wet braking distance is the shortest of the test. Even in the dry, braking performance is good. However, it is spongy and somewhat difficult to place in the handling tests on wet and dry asphalt. However, the steering response during quieter driving is good. In terms of points, Falken reaches a fine fifth place, but we have never lost so many studs so quickly! This means that Falken is excluded from the final result.
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2022 Tire Tests

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Top 3 Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 Reviews

Given 77% while driving a SEAT Cupra Born (225/55 R18) on mostly country roads for 450 spirited miles
While the dry grip left a little bit to desire, it is a wonderful and well-rounded tire in snow and icey conditions. The feeling you get in slippy conditions was a very linear feeling that give you the confidence that you know exactly when you will step over the line. When you finally step over the line, you hav a very easy time regaining grip again due to the linear grip.
Helpful 33 - tire reviewed on March 5, 2023
Given 81% while driving a Mazda cx5 (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 17 average miles
I live in northern NJ travel to upstate NY daily 43 mile up in Catskill mountains. It is about 7 miles from my door to High Point Mountain 1250 feet on a one lane each way winding state park road up down then travel on another one lane road 209 through mostly woods to reach route 17 travel 8 miles on a three lane highway up Wurtsboro Mountain where most are driving to fast in bad winter conditions and arrive at my parking space 1650 feet above sea level. These tires have served me very well snow, icy slushy roads, high winds , we get it all and often. I drive a 2023 Mazda CX5 AWD and leave these on all year round do just fine in the dry long trips loaded to the beach although a little more gas, ride is OK I came from a very comfy 2016 Accord so if the Mazda was riding poorly with these I would share it. At this price point I will run two winters ( I drive 20 K miles a year) and get another set as it's 100 $ to put my other tires back on in spring repeat in fall. Paid $528.00 for four. Oh had them rotated (directional tire) after a year very little wear defiantly getting two years, I buy new tires before I should like to have good rubber on my car always.
Helpful 7 - tire reviewed on December 1, 2024
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