Falken Winterpeak F Snow 1 vs Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6: 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 Snow 1 and Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 appear in 15 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 Snow 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 Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 performs. It takes the win in mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 13 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 Snow 1 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 still wins on mileage, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Falken Winterpeak F Snow 1 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Falken Winterpeak F Snow 1 | Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring Winter | Touring Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 2 | 13 |
| Best rank | #2 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.0 | 11.9 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91 | 85.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Falken Winterpeak F Snow 1
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Falken Winterpeak F Snow 1 | Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 6.0 | Avg rank 13.0 212 | Falken Winterpeak F Snow 1 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.5 2 | Avg rank 10.3 12 | Falken Winterpeak F Snow 1 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 7.6 | Avg rank 10.6 | Falken Winterpeak F Snow 1 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 7.3 | Avg rank 19.0 | Falken Winterpeak F Snow 1 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.3 1 | Avg rank 8.7 1 | Falken Winterpeak F Snow 1 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 11.4 1 | Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Avg rank 6.6 121 | Falken Winterpeak F Snow 1 |
💧 Wet: Falken Winterpeak F Snow 1 vs Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
The Falken Winterpeak F Snow 1 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 13.0 for the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
☀️ Dry: Falken Winterpeak F Snow 1 vs Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
The Falken Winterpeak F Snow 1 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 10.3 for the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
❄️ Snow: Falken Winterpeak F Snow 1 vs Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
The Falken Winterpeak F Snow 1 wins this category with an average rank of 7.6, compared to 10.6 for the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
🧊 Ice: Falken Winterpeak F Snow 1 vs Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
The Falken Winterpeak F Snow 1 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to 19.0 for the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Falken Winterpeak F Snow 1 vs Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
The Falken Winterpeak F Snow 1 wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 8.7 for the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
📏 Mileage: Falken Winterpeak F Snow 1 vs Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
The Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 wins this category with an average rank of 11.4, compared to no data for the Falken Winterpeak F Snow 1.
🔋 Efficiency: Falken Winterpeak F Snow 1 vs Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
The Falken Winterpeak F Snow 1 wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 6.6 for the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Falken Winterpeak F Snow 1 or Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Falken Winterpeak F Snow 1 ranks higher on average than the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Falken Winterpeak F Snow 1 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Falken Winterpeak F Snow 1 ranks better than the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 shows better mileage performance than the Falken Winterpeak F Snow 1.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Falken Winterpeak F Snow 1 appears in 2 independent tests, Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 in 13.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
