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Falken Espia EPZ II review

The Falken Espia EPZ II is highly regarded for its specialized winter performance, particularly in heavy snow conditions. Users report that the tire provides reliable traction and confidence in challenging, snowy climates.

Relative score
95/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
90/100
1 review
Falken Espia EPZ II
Scores

Two scoring systems, side by side

Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.

By owner reviews

90%
Dry
Overall dry
100%
Wet
Overall wet
100%
Snow & ice
Overall snow & ice
100%
Comfort
Overall comfort
80%
Noise
Overall noise
80%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
100%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 1 owner review across retailers and review sites.

The Falken Espia EPZ II is highly regarded for its specialized winter performance, particularly in heavy snow conditions. Users report that the tire provides reliable traction and confidence in challenging, snowy climates.

Pros

  • Exceptional traction in deep snow
  • Reliable performance in harsh winter climates
  • High level of driver confidence in adverse weather

Cons

  • Limited feedback regarding dry pavement handling
  • Lack of long-term tread life data in current reviews

Worth knowing

  • Performance is specifically noted as effective in regions with significant snowfall like Wisconsin.
Test results

1 published test appearance

Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.

2020 Consumer Reports North America Winter tire Test · 215/60 R16

15th of 17
DisciplinePlacementField position
Where to buy

Falken Espia EPZ II specs & sizes

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