Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 vs Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43: 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 Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43 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. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 2 tests.
How the Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43 performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, 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 Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in efficiency and Tire Lab Score. The Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Choose Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43 if
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 | Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Nordic Winter | Nordic Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 2 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.3 | 8.8 |
| Latest test | 2023 | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | 90.8 | 92 |
Tire Lab Score
Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1
Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 | Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 3.8 11 | Avg rank 10.2 1 | Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.5 2 | Avg rank 11.0 | Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.0 3 | Avg rank 8.5 11 | Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 4.8 | Avg rank 8.6 1 | Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.2 11 | Avg rank 8.5 | Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 3.5 1 | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43 |
💧 Wet: Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 vs Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43
The Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 wins this category with an average rank of 3.8, compared to 10.2 for the Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43.
☀️ Dry: Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 vs Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43
The Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 11.0 for the Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43.
❄️ Snow: Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 vs Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43
The Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 8.5 for the Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43.
🧊 Ice: Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 vs Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43
The Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 8.6 for the Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 vs Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43
The Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to 8.5 for the Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43.
🔋 Efficiency: Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 vs Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43
The Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43 wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 3.5 for the Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 or Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 ranks higher on average than the Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43 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 Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1 appears in 2 independent tests, Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43 in 2.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
