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Falken Wildpeak WP A/T01 vs Falken ZIEX ZE001 A/S — Compared (May 2026)

Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.

Tire A Falken

Falken Wildpeak WP A/T01

Summer All Terrain and Off Road tires

Falken Wildpeak WP A/T01 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
94/100
617 owner reviews
Dry
96
Wet
93
Snow
98
Comfort
93
Noise
89
Treadwear
91
Handling
94

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Falken

Falken ZIEX ZE001 A/S

Premium Touring All Season tire

Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
66/100
15 owner reviews
Dry
85
Wet
72
Snow
70
Comfort
78
Noise
95
Treadwear
53
Handling
63

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Falken Wildpeak WP A/T01 — better treadwear, handling and snow. Pick the Falken ZIEX ZE001 A/S if noise matters most to you.
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Category breakdown

7 categories, side by side

Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.

Dry

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Wildpeak WP A/T01 leads by 11
A — Falken Wildpeak WP A/T01
96
B — Falken ZIEX ZE001 A/S
85
Why this score
SourceWildpeak WP A/T01ZIEX ZE001 A/S
Tire Rack owners – 74
Tyre Reviews owners 88 80
SimpleTire owners – 100

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Wildpeak WP A/T01 leads by 21
A — Falken Wildpeak WP A/T01
93
B — Falken ZIEX ZE001 A/S
72
Why this score
SourceWildpeak WP A/T01ZIEX ZE001 A/S
Tire Rack owners – 63
Tyre Reviews owners 64 68
SimpleTire owners – 85

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Wildpeak WP A/T01 leads by 28
A — Falken Wildpeak WP A/T01
98
B — Falken ZIEX ZE001 A/S
70
Why this score
SourceWildpeak WP A/T01ZIEX ZE001 A/S
Tire Rack owners – 43
Tyre Reviews owners – 62
SimpleTire owners – 100

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Wildpeak WP A/T01 leads by 15
A — Falken Wildpeak WP A/T01
93
B — Falken ZIEX ZE001 A/S
78
Why this score
SourceWildpeak WP A/T01ZIEX ZE001 A/S
Tire Rack owners – 70
Tyre Reviews owners 84 70
SimpleTire owners – 100

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) ZIEX ZE001 A/S leads by 6
A — Falken Wildpeak WP A/T01
89
B — Falken ZIEX ZE001 A/S
95
Why this score
SourceWildpeak WP A/T01ZIEX ZE001 A/S
SimpleTire owners – 95

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Wildpeak WP A/T01 leads by 38
A — Falken Wildpeak WP A/T01
91
B — Falken ZIEX ZE001 A/S
53
Why this score
SourceWildpeak WP A/T01ZIEX ZE001 A/S
Tire Rack owners – 50
Tyre Reviews owners 67 47
SimpleTire owners – 70

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Wildpeak WP A/T01 leads by 31
A — Falken Wildpeak WP A/T01
94
B — Falken ZIEX ZE001 A/S
63
Why this score
SourceWildpeak WP A/T01ZIEX ZE001 A/S
Tyre Reviews owners 70 63

Scores at a glance

Falken Wildpeak WP A/T01 vs Falken ZIEX ZE001 A/S: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryFalken Wildpeak WP A/T01Falken ZIEX ZE001 A/S
Relative Score 93 72
Dry 96 85
Wet 93 72
Snow 98 70
Comfort 93 78
Noise 89 95
Treadwear 91 53
Handling 94 63

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Tire A

Tire B

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Falken Wildpeak WP A/T01

The Falken Wildpeak series is widely regarded as a versatile, high-performance tire that bridges the gap between daily-driver comfort and off-road capability. While most users praise their exceptional wet and snow traction, quiet road manners, and aggressive aesthetics, a subset of users reports concerns regarding tread life longevity and a potential drop in fuel economy.

Pros

  • Excellent all-weather traction, particularly in rain, mud, and snow.
  • Surprisingly low road noise for an aggressive all-terrain tread pattern.
  • Robust construction with high resistance to punctures and trail damage.
  • Strong aesthetic appeal that enhances the look of CUVs and trucks.
  • Competitive pricing compared to premium-tier competitors.

Cons

  • Reports of premature tread wear in some high-mileage or heavy-duty applications.
  • Occasional decrease in fuel efficiency (MPG) compared to stock all-season tires.
  • Some users report 'spongy' steering feedback or reduced handling precision on pavement.
  • Inconsistent wet-weather performance reported by a minority of users as the tire ages.

Observations

  • Subaru owners (Forester, Outback, Crosstrek) frequently cite these as the ideal 'upgrade' tire for balancing daily commuting with weekend trail use.
  • Heavy-duty truck and towing users note that higher load-range variants (e.g., 10-ply) provide excellent stability but result in a noticeably stiffer ride.
  • Hybrid vehicle owners (RAV4 Hybrid) report a slight, though often acceptable, reduction in fuel economy compared to low-rolling-resistance OEM tires.
Tire B Falken ZIEX ZE001 A/S

The Falken Ziex ZE001 AS is generally regarded as a competent OEM-spec tire that offers a comfortable, quiet ride and reliable dry-road handling. However, user consensus is heavily polarized by significant concerns regarding premature tread wear and subpar performance in winter conditions, particularly snow and slush.

Pros

  • Quiet and comfortable ride quality
  • Reliable dry-road traction and handling
  • Satisfactory performance for daily commuting and highway driving
  • Good initial feedback and wet-road grip for moderate driving

Cons

  • Rapid and premature tread wear
  • Poor traction and confidence in snow and icy conditions
  • Low hydroplaning resistance in heavy rain
  • High replacement cost relative to longevity

Observations

  • Subaru owners frequently report that the tire fails to meet expected mileage intervals, often requiring replacement well before 40,000 miles.
  • Drivers of higher-output vehicles, such as the Mazda 6 Turbo, report that the tire struggles to manage torque, leading to significant wet-weather traction issues.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Falken Wildpeak WP A/T01 B · Falken ZIEX ZE001 A/S
CategorySummer All Terrain and Off Road tiresPremium Touring All Season tire
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4SUV and 4x4
Sizes available—6
Rim diameters—17″ – 20″
Tread depth—10/32″
UTQG—360 A A
Sidewall—Blackwall
Max pressure—51 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Falken

Falken

Winner: Falken Wildpeak WP A/T01 — better treadwear, handling and snow. Pick the Falken ZIEX ZE001 A/S if noise matters most to you.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Falken Wildpeak WP A/T01 scores 91 vs 53 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Falken Wildpeak WP A/T01 scores 94 vs 63 on handling.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Falken Wildpeak WP A/T01 scores 98 vs 70 on snow.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Falken Wildpeak WP A/T01 scores 93 vs 72 on wet.

Tire A · Falken Wildpeak WP A/T01
Tire B · Falken ZIEX ZE001 A/S

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.