Falken Espia EPZ – Tests & Review

Falken Espia EPZ is a Premium Touring Ice & Snow Winter tire with symmetrical tread pattern, designed for Passenger cars.

The tire has been replaced by the Falken Espia EPZ II.

Key performance

Dry performance
75.59 %
Dry braking
91.18 %
Dry handling
60 %
Wet performance
69.48 %
Wet braking
75.29 %
Wet handling
44.44 %
Wet lateral handling
88.7 %
Aquaplaning
69.43 %
Snow performance
86.67 %
Snow braking
100 %
Snow handling
60 %
Snow traction
100 %
Ice performance
91.47 %
Ice braking
84.04 %
Ice handling
100 %
Ice lateral handling
100 %
Ice traction
81.85 %
Rolling resistance
78.22 %
Comfort
100 %

Falken Espia EPZ Tests

2016 Autocenter (215/65 R16)

In 2016 experts of the Ukrainian publication Autocenter have tested Falken Espia EPZ at size 215/65 R16 and compared to 8 similar budget, mid-range and premium winter tires.

Falken Espia EPZ test, review, ratings
Last place in Wet braking. +11.73m braking distance.
Falken Espia EPZ test, review, ratings
Last place in Subj. Wet handling. Subjective score – 4 points.
Falken Espia EPZ test, review, ratings
Last place in Wet lateral handling. +2sec lap time.
Falken Espia EPZ test, review, ratings
Last place in Straight aqua. -23.6km/h float speed.
Falken Espia EPZ test, review, ratings
Last place in Dry braking. +2.95m braking distance.
Falken Espia EPZ test, review, ratings
6th place in Subj. Dry handling. Subjective score – 6 points.
Falken Espia EPZ test, review, ratings
7th place in Ice braking. +3.28m braking distance.
Falken Espia EPZ test, review, ratings
1st place in Subj. Ice handling. Subjective score – 10 points.
Falken Espia EPZ test, review, ratings
1st place in Ice lateral handling. -1.6sec lap time.
Falken Espia EPZ test, review, ratings
7th place in Ice traction. +1.06sec acceleration time.
Falken Espia EPZ test, reviews, ratings
1st place in Snow braking. -0.06m braking distance.
Falken Espia EPZ test, reviews, ratings
7th place in Subj. Snow handling. Subjective score – 6 points.
Falken Espia EPZ test, reviews, ratings
1st place in Snow traction. -0.01sec acceleration time.
Falken Espia EPZ test, reviews, ratings
5th place in Rolling resistance. +1.79kg/t rolling resistance.
Falken Espia EPZ test, reviews, ratings
1-4th place in Subj. Comfort. Subjective score – 10 points.

Overall Falken Espia EPZ Review

According to the test results Falken took last place.

Main conclusions:

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