Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 vs Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 and Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 appear in 4 tests, 1 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 performs. It takes the win in wet, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 2 tests.
How the Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 performs. It takes the win in dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 2 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise efficiency
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 | Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Nordic Winter | Nordic Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 2 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.3 | 4.6 |
| Latest test | 2023 | 2023 |
| Tire Lab Score | 90.8 | 85.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 | Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 3.8 11 | Avg rank 4.3 11 | Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.5 2 | Avg rank 4.5 2 | Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.0 3 | Avg rank 2.7 221 | Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 4.8 | Avg rank 4.3 11 | Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.2 11 | Avg rank 4.0 2 | Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 3.5 1 | Avg rank 6.0 | Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 vs Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506
The Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 wins this category with an average rank of 3.8, compared to 4.3 for the Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506.
☀️ Dry: Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 vs Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506
The Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 5.5 for the Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1.
❄️ Snow: Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 vs Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506
The Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to 4.0 for the Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1.
🧊 Ice: Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 vs Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506
The Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 4.8 for the Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 vs Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506
The Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 5.2 for the Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1.
🔋 Efficiency: Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 vs Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506
The Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 6.0 for the Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 or Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 ranks higher on average than the Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 ranks better than the Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 appears in 2 independent tests, Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 in 2, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
