Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3

    2026 test data · 7 independent tests

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    Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3: 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 Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 appear in 7 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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, snow, ice, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 2 tests.

    How the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 performs. It takes the win in dry, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 5 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 Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 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 snow
    • You prioritise ice
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort

    Test profile

    MetricFalken Winterpeak F Ice 1Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3
    SegmentNordic WinterNordic Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used25
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank4.34.1
    Latest test20232025
    Tire Lab Score90.888.6

    Tire Lab Score

    90.8
    Excellent · Nordic Winter
    88.6
    Very Good · Nordic Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryFalken Winterpeak F Ice 1Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 3.8
    11
    Avg rank 5.1
    132
    Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 5.5
    2
    Avg rank 4.1
    11
    Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 4.0
    3
    Avg rank 4.5
    412
    Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 4.8
    Avg rank 5.0
    111
    Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 5.2
    11
    Avg rank 3.6
    211
    Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 3.5
    1
    Avg rank 6.0
    1
    Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1

    💧 Wet: Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3

    The Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 wins this category with an average rank of 3.8, compared to 5.1 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3.

    ☀️ Dry: Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.1, compared to 5.5 for the Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1.

    ❄️ Snow: Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3

    The Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 4.5 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3.

    🧊 Ice: Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3

    The Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 5.0 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 wins this category with an average rank of 3.6, compared to 5.2 for the Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1.

    🔋 Efficiency: Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3

    The Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 6.0 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 or Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 ranks higher on average than the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 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 Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 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, Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 in 5.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →