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175-275/40-70 R15-20 58 sizes 2021 Winter rated

Falken Winterpeak F Snow 1

Falken Tires Premium Touring Winter

The Falken Winterpeak F Snow 1 is a Premium Touring Winter tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

7.5
Tire Reviews Score Based on Professional Tests
High Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
0%
Wet Grip
0%
Road Feedback
0%
Handling
0%
Wear
0%
Comfort
0%
Buy again
0%
Snow Grip
0%
Ice Grip
0%
3 Tests (avg: 5th)
Falken Winterpeak F Snow 1

Falken Winterpeak F Snow 1

Winter Mid-Range
BETA
7.5 / 10
Based on Professional Tests · High Confidence · Updated 23 Feb 2026

The Tire Reviews Score is the most comprehensive tire scoring system available. It aggregates professional test data from multiple independent publications, user reviews, and consistency analysis using Bayesian statistical methods, weighted normalisation, and recency-adjusted scoring to produce a single, reliable performance rating.

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Category Scores
Dry
84.1
1.13x / 4 tests
Snow
78.7
1.5x / 6 tests
Comfort
74
0.32x / 3 tests
Ice
72.1
1.2x / 6 tests
Wet
62.9
1.93x / 8 tests
Value
45
0.42x / 3 tests
Cross-Category Performance

Cross-category scores are derived metrics that combine data from multiple test disciplines to evaluate real-world performance characteristics.

Traction
78
4 tests
Braking
75
8 tests
Handling
69.7
10 tests
Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 3
Publications: 3
Period: 2022 - 2025
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 0
Avg Rating: 0%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 0.4
History Points: 10
Methodology & Configuration
Scoring Process
  1. Collect Test Data: Gather results from professional tire tests across multiple publications. Minimum 1 test(s) required.
  2. Normalize Positions: Convert test positions to percentile scores using exponential weighting (factor: 1.2).
  3. Apply Recency Weighting: More recent tests are weighted higher with a decay rate of 0.95.
  4. Incorporate User Reviews: Factor in user review data (minimum 5 reviews). Weight: 15%.
  5. Bayesian Smoothing: Apply Bayesian prior (score: 7, weight: 1.5) to prevent extreme scores with limited data.
  6. Calculate Final Score: Combine all components using normalization factor of 1.1. Max score with limited data: 9.5.
Component Weights
Test Data
80%
User Reviews
15%
Consistency
5%
All Configuration Parameters
ParameterValueDescription
safety_weight 0.7 Weight multiplier for safety-related metrics
performance_weight 0.55 Weight multiplier for performance metrics
comfort_weight 0.4 Weight multiplier for comfort metrics
value_weight 0.45 Weight multiplier for value-for-money metrics
user_reviews_weight 0.15 How much user reviews contribute to the final score
test_data_weight 0.8 How much professional test data contributes to the final score
consistency_weight 0.05 How much score consistency contributes to the final score
recency_decay_rate 0.95 Rate at which older test results lose influence (higher = slower decay)
min_test_count 1 Minimum number of professional tests required
min_review_count 5 Minimum number of user reviews required
score_version 1.9 Current version of the scoring algorithm
score_normalization_factor 1.1 Factor used to normalize raw scores to the 0-10 scale
confidence_factor_weight 0.2 How much data confidence affects the final score
position_penalty_weight 0.2 Penalty applied for poor test positions
gap_penalty_threshold 12 Score gap (%) that triggers additional penalties
min_metrics_count 2 Minimum number of test metrics needed per test
limited_data_threshold 2 Number of tests below which data is considered limited
single_test_penalty 0.75 Score multiplier when only one test is available
critical_metric_penalty 0.7 Penalty for poor performance on critical safety metrics
critical_metric_threshold 70 Score below which a critical metric penalty applies
position_exponential_factor 1.2 Exponent used to amplify position-based scoring
position_exponential_threshold 0.9 Position percentile below which exponential scoring applies
gap_multiplier_critical 3 Multiplier for critical gap penalties
max_category_weight 2 Maximum weight any single category can have
max_score_limited_data 9.5 Score cap when data is limited
bayesian_prior_weight 1.5 Weight of the Bayesian prior in smoothing
bayesian_prior_score 7 Prior score used for Bayesian smoothing
evidence_test_multiplier 1.9 Multiplier for test evidence in confidence calculation
evidence_metric_divisor 3 Divisor for metric count in evidence calculation
evidence_review_divisor 10 Divisor for review count in evidence calculation
combined_penalty_floor 0.2
Data Sources
TestPublicationDateSizePositionMetrics
2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter Tire Test Teknikens Varld 2025 235/45 R18 6/20 6 metrics
2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tire Test Tekniikan Maailma 2025 205/55 R16 5/14 10 metrics
2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tire Test Vi Bilagare 2022 235/55 R18 5/8 14 metrics
In Depth Tire Comparisons
Falken Winterpeak F Snow 1 vs Michelin X Ice North 4
Falken Winterpeak F Snow 1 vs Michelin X Ice North 4
All Tests
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5th
Best
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Latest Tire Test Results
2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16 • 2025
5th/14
The Falken Winterpeak F-Snow 1 grips well on ice, exhibiting predictable understeer in extreme situations without any sudden loss of rear grip. However, its behavior on snowy roads is more restless, where both the front and rear tires can begin to skid sharply. On asphalt, the tire steers slowly and imprecisely during evasive maneuvers, and the front tires may lose grip in the most difficult situations.
2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter Tire Test
235/45 R18 • 2025
6th/20
The Falken Winterpeak F-Snow 1 lacks the ice grip that the best tires have, performing adequately on snow but struggling on ice. In other respects, it delivers mediocre performance where wet roads present particularly large problems. This Nordic friction tire from Falken, also produced in Turkey, simply cannot match the winter performance of the category leaders. The wet performance is disappointing for a tire that should handle these conditions reasonably well as a Nordic friction offering. Comfort and stability are adequate but nothing special, placing mid-pack in both categories. Aquaplaning performance is weak, and the tire rolls somewhat heavily, impacting fuel efficiency. The overall impression is of a tire that attempts to compete in the Nordic friction category but lacks the development refinement of Continental, Goodyear, and Pirelli's offerings. While it avoids any catastrophic failings, it also lacks any standout qualities that would recommend it over the established leaders. For a manufacturer trying to break into this specialized category, more development work is clearly needed.
2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tire Test
235/55 R18 • 2022
5th/8
Grip and safe driving characteristics on snow/ice. Low noise level.
Stability and steering feel on asphalt, rolling resistance.
Another novelty among the friction tires is the F-Snow 1, which is part of Falken's new Winterpeak family. Just like the studded sibling F-Ice 1, the friction tire has a very soft rubber compound that provides good grip on snow and ice. The tire construction is also on the softer side, which contributes to compliant behavior on winter roads with a steady rear end without any skidding tendencies under pressure.
The soft rubber also provides short braking distances on dry roads. The disadvantage is slow steering reactions and strong understeer in evasive maneuver tests on dry roads and in curves on wet roads. A bit numb steering feel also reduces the impression on bare ground.
Overall, the Falken is an affordable option for those who prioritize high winter grip.
Size Fuel Wet Noise
15 inch
195/65R15 95 T XL C D 71
185/65R15 92 T XL D D 71
195/65R15 95 T XL D D 71
16 inch
215/60R16 99 T XL C D 71
205/60R16 96 T XL D B 71
205/55R16 94 T XL D D 71
215/70R16 104 T XL C D 71
215/70R16 104 T XL D D 71
215/60R16 99 T XL D D 71
17 inch
215/55R17 98 T XL D D 71
225/50R17 98 T XL D D 71
225/45R17 94 T XL D D 71
235/65R17 108 T XL D D 71
225/60R17 103 T XL C D 71
265/65R17 116 T XL D D 71
205/50R17 93 T XL D D 71
225/60R17 103 T XL D D 71
18 inch
245/40R18 97 T XL D D 71
245/45R18 100 T XL D D 71
225/40R18 92 T XL D D 71
235/60R18 107 T XL D D 71
20 inch
255/45R20 105 T XL D D 71
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