Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 vs Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506

    2026 test data · 4 independent tests · 1 head-to-head

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    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?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise efficiency
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise ice

    Test profile

    MetricFalken Winterpeak F Ice 1Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506
    SegmentNordic WinterNordic Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used22
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank4.34.6
    Latest test20232023
    Tire Lab Score90.885.2

    Tire Lab Score

    90.8
    Excellent · Nordic Winter
    85.2
    Very Good · Nordic Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryFalken Winterpeak F Ice 1Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506Winner
    💧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 →