Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 vs Hankook Winter i pike RS2: 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 Hankook Winter i pike RS2 appear in 7 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, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 2 tests.
How the Hankook Winter i pike RS2 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. 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 Hankook Winter i pike RS2 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 dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prefer the Hankook Winter i pike RS2's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 | Hankook Winter i pike RS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Nordic Winter | Nordic Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 2 | 5 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.3 | 6.6 |
| Latest test | 2023 | 2023 |
| Tire Lab Score | 90.8 | 89 |
Tire Lab Score
Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1
Hankook Winter i pike RS2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 | Hankook Winter i pike RS2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 3.8 11 | Avg rank 6.8 1 | Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.5 2 | Avg rank 7.9 | Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.0 3 | Avg rank 5.1 124 | Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 4.8 | Avg rank 6.4 1 | Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.2 11 | Avg rank 9.0 2 | Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 3.5 1 | Avg rank 7.0 | 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 Hankook Winter i pike RS2
The Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 wins this category with an average rank of 3.8, compared to 6.8 for the Hankook Winter i pike RS2.
☀️ Dry: Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 vs Hankook Winter i pike RS2
The Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 7.9 for the Hankook Winter i pike RS2.
❄️ Snow: Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 vs Hankook Winter i pike RS2
The Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 5.1 for the Hankook Winter i pike RS2.
🧊 Ice: Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 vs Hankook Winter i pike RS2
The Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 6.4 for the Hankook Winter i pike RS2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 vs Hankook Winter i pike RS2
The Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to 9.0 for the Hankook Winter i pike RS2.
🔋 Efficiency: Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 vs Hankook Winter i pike RS2
The Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 7.0 for the Hankook Winter i pike RS2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 or Hankook Winter i pike RS2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 ranks higher on average than the Hankook Winter i pike RS2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Hankook Winter i pike RS2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 ranks better than the Hankook Winter i pike RS2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 appears in 2 independent tests, Hankook Winter i pike RS2 in 5, 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 →