Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 vs Kumho WinterCraft Ice

    2026 test data · 4 independent tests

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    Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 vs Kumho WinterCraft Ice: 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 Kumho WinterCraft Ice appear in 4 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, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 2 tests.

    How the Kumho WinterCraft Ice performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, 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 and Kumho WinterCraft Ice are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prefer the Kumho WinterCraft Ice's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricFalken Winterpeak F Ice 1Kumho WinterCraft Ice
    SegmentNordic WinterNordic Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used22
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank4.310.2
    Latest test20232025
    Tire Lab Score90.890.8

    Tire Lab Score

    90.8
    Excellent · Nordic Winter
    90.8
    Excellent · Nordic Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryFalken Winterpeak F Ice 1Kumho WinterCraft IceWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 3.8
    11
    Avg rank 8.8
    2
    Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 5.5
    2
    Avg rank 13.0
    Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 4.0
    3
    Avg rank 9.4
    Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 4.8
    Avg rank 7.7
    1
    Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 5.2
    11
    Avg rank 12.5
    Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 3.5
    1
    No data
    Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1

    💧 Wet: Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 vs Kumho WinterCraft Ice

    The Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 wins this category with an average rank of 3.8, compared to 8.8 for the Kumho WinterCraft Ice.

    ☀️ Dry: Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 vs Kumho WinterCraft Ice

    The Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 13.0 for the Kumho WinterCraft Ice.

    ❄️ Snow: Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 vs Kumho WinterCraft Ice

    The Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 9.4 for the Kumho WinterCraft Ice.

    🧊 Ice: Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 vs Kumho WinterCraft Ice

    The Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 7.7 for the Kumho WinterCraft Ice.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 vs Kumho WinterCraft Ice

    The Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to 12.5 for the Kumho WinterCraft Ice.

    🔋 Efficiency: Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 vs Kumho WinterCraft Ice

    The Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to no data for the Kumho WinterCraft Ice.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 or Kumho WinterCraft Ice?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 ranks higher on average than the Kumho WinterCraft Ice.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Kumho WinterCraft Ice 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 Kumho WinterCraft Ice.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 appears in 2 independent tests, Kumho WinterCraft Ice in 2.

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