Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Toyo Celsius AS2
- TR Score
- 9.5/10
- Owners say
- 83% · 70
- TR Score
- 8.1/10
- Owners say
- 82% · 6
In the 8 independent tests that ran both tires, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 finished ahead 7 times and the Celsius AS2 once. The AllSeasonContact 2 stopped 6.7% shorter in the wet; the Celsius AS2 lasted 15.6% longer in the wear tests.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Pick the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 if you want the more dependable all-season in mixed conditions, especially where snow is a real possibility, as it is consistently stronger there and usually better in the wet too. Choose the Toyo Celsius AS2 if you prioritize aquaplaning resistance and long projected mileage and you are not relying on it for regular winter driving.
Where the AllSeasonContact 2 is stronger
- Consistently stronger on snow across all the Auto Bild group tests, with better braking, traction and handling each year (2023 to 2026).
- Generally better wet braking and wet handling than the Toyo in Auto Bild's 2023, 2024 and 2025 all-season tests.
- Comfort and refinement, rated joint most comfortable in Auto Bild's 2026 all-season test and lower noise than the Toyo in the 2023 to 2025 tests.
Where the Celsius AS2 is stronger
- Aquaplaning resistance, ahead in straight and curved aquaplaning in every shared Auto Bild test where it is measured (2023 to 2026).
- Dry braking is regularly a small strength versus the Continental in Auto Bild's 2024, 2025 and 2026 all-season tests and the matching braking shootouts.
- Strong projected mileage and running-cost results in Auto Bild's 2024 to 2026 tests, with markedly better value per kilometer and longer wear projections.
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
AllSeasonContact 2 vs Celsius AS2 at a glance
| Category | AllSeasonContact 2 | Gap | Celsius AS2 |
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| Shared tests won8 shared tests | 7 | 1 | |
| Dry12 measurements | 4 | The Celsius AS2 stopped 0.8% shorter in the dry (8 tests) | 8 |
| Wet24 measurements | 12 | Level between the two. | 12 |
| Snow16 measurements | 16 | The AllSeasonContact 2 stopped 5.3% shorter on snow (4 tests) | 0 |
| Comfort6 measurements | 6 | The AllSeasonContact 2 was 0.7 dB quieter (4 tests) | 0 |
| Value13 measurements | 3 | The Celsius AS2 lasted 15.6% longer in the wear tests (4 tests) | 10 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.5/10 | The AllSeasonContact 2 by 1.4 | 8.1/10 |
| Owner rating70 and 6 reviews | 83% | Too close to call | 82% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 82% | Too close to call | 83% |
| Pricein the 4 tests that listed prices | +27.3% | The AllSeasonContact 2 was dearer in 4 of 4 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 140 | 63 sizes made in both | 72 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tires; a tick marks the tire ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 8 tests, 2023 to 2026
Each row is one published test in which both tires ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | AllSeasonContact 2 | Field | Celsius AS2 |
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| 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test | P5 of 15 | P12 of 15 | |
| 2026 All Season Tire Braking Test - 30 Sets | P8 of 30 | P3 of 30 | |
| 2025 AutoBild All Season Tire Test | P2 of 15 | P13 of 15 | |
| 2025 All Season 30 Tire Braking Test | P7 of 30 | P14 of 30 | |
| 2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test | P2 of 15 | P14 of 15 | |
| 2024 All Season Tire Market Overview | P3 of 37 | P12 of 37 | |
| 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test | P2 of 16 | P14 of 16 | |
| 2023 All Season Tire 35 Set Shootout | P5 of 35 | P16 of 35 |
Performance profile
16 measurements from the 8 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
AllSeasonContact 2
Celsius AS2
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 118 ft stop against 112 ft is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 90%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 3 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
AllSeasonContact 2
Celsius AS2
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
AllSeasonContact 2
Celsius AS2
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the AllSeasonContact 2 83% from 70 reviews and the Celsius AS2 82% from 6. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tires posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
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| 11.53 | 2.8% | 11.88 | 3-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 81 | 5.3% | 86 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 577 | 13.3% | 508 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 34.3 | 6% | 32.4 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 12.3 | 8% | 11.4 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 11.8 | 8.4% | 10.8 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 71.85 | 0.7 dB | 72.55 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 82 | 0.8% | 82.7 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 34,308 | 15.6% | 39,058 | 1-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 7.99 | 1.4% | 7.88 | 1-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 5.19 | 0.2% | 5.18 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 730.3 | 18.1% | 562.7 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tires shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the AllSeasonContact 2 scores 9.5 and the Celsius AS2 8.1 out of 10.
| AllSeasonContact 2 | Category | Celsius AS2 | ||
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| 87 | Dry | 67 | ||
| 94 | Wet | 61 | ||
| 83 | Comfort | 23 | ||
| 74 | Value | 85 | ||
| 84 | Snow | 29 | ||
| 42 | Ice | 13 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| AllSeasonContact 2 | Category | Celsius AS2 | ||
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| 8.4 | Dry Grip | 8 | ||
| 8.7 | Wet Grip | 8.3 | ||
| 8 | Road Feedback | 7.8 | ||
| 8 | Handling | 7.2 | ||
| 7.9 | Wear | 8.5 | ||
| 8.9 | Comfort | 9.8 | ||
| 8.3 | Snow Grip | 8 | ||
| 7.7 | Ice Grip | 6.7 | ||
Owners rate the AllSeasonContact 2 83% from 70 reviews and the Celsius AS2 82% from 6. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Continental AllSeasonContact 2
- 83%from 70 reviews
- 82%would buy again
- 667,287 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners rate the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 highly overall (81% average), most often praising its smooth, comfortable ride and low noise levels, alongside very strong wet grip that inspires confidence. Dry grip is also widely viewed as secure and predictable, and around one in five owners report it coping well in snow for an all-season. The main recurring drawback is steering feel: around one in four owners describe softer, less immediate response, and tread life feedback is mixed, with a noticeable minority reporting faster-than-expected wear.
- Noticeably smoother, more comfortable ride
- Low cabin noise and a refined drive
- Excellent wet grip and confidence in the rain
- Strong dry grip and traction under acceleration
- Steering feels soft or delayed, with a dead spot for some drivers
- Tread life reports are inconsistent, with some seeing faster wear
- Handling can feel less sharp than expected in the dry
Summarised by AI from 61 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 70 AllSeasonContact 2 reviewsI chose XL-rated tires because I tend to drive a bit faster, and they provide better stability with less sidewall flex. I use them only during the winter, and they've been excellent. They are no noisier than winter tires, and in my experience they perform better in about 90% of winter conditions. The only exception is deep snow, where proper winter tires still have an advantage, although these tires handle it quite well too.
Toyo Celsius AS2
- 82%from 6 reviews
- 83%would buy again
- 25,800 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers report the Toyo Celsius AS2 tire delivers a notably comfortable, quiet ride with strong wet-road security and good resistance to aquaplaning. Most users also find dry grip solid and winter/snow capability surprisingly competent for an all-season, with only minor impacts on fuel economy. A recurring trade-off is a softer, more comfort-oriented feel that can come across as slightly spongy or less sharp in handling compared with sportier summer tires.
- High comfort/ride quality
- Low road noise
- Strong wet grip and stability
- Good resistance to aquaplaning
- Softer, less sporty steering/handling feel (slightly spongy)
Summarised by AI from 6 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 6 Celsius AS2 reviewsThis is just my initial review of them after around 1K miles, I've fitted these on my girlfriend's car since both her summer and winter sets were getting long in the tooth. The car doesn't get driven that much, and when it does it's mostly through town so I swallowed my tire snobbery and decided all-seasons would be a good fit. I didn't get to test them in the snow however so far they've been really good in both wet and dry but what surprised me the most was the ride quality and the (lack of) noise. Fuel consumption doesn't seem to be affected that much either. I got a really good deal on them, less than €60/tire, when most of the midrange competition is priced at 70 and above so I'm really happy with the purchase. Made in Japan too.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 140 sizes of the AllSeasonContact 2 and 72 of the Celsius AS2, 63 of them made in both.
| Category | AllSeasonContact 2 | Celsius AS2 |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 140 sizes, 15 to 22 inch | 72 sizes, 14 to 20 inch |
| Made in both | 63 sizes 175/65 R15185/55 R15185/60 R15185/65 R15195/65 R15195/45 R16195/50 R16195/55 R16195/60 R16205/55 R16205/60 R16215/45 R16and 51 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B98%C2% | B100% |
| EU label rolling resistance | B75%C20%A4%D1% | C78%D22% |
| EU label noise | 70-73 dB B97%A3% | 71-72 dB B100% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 248 of 248 | 401 of 401 |
| Replaced | Continental AllSeasonContact (2017) | - |
| Awards | Highly Recommended: Best All Season Tires (DriverReviews, 2026/27) Recommended: Best All Season Tires for SUVs (DriverReviews, 2026/27) Winner: All-Season SUV Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2026/27) | - |
| Price in the shared tests | The AllSeasonContact 2 was the dearer tire in 4 of the 4 tests that listed prices, by 27.3% on average. Each test priced the tires in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
These two tires have been compared directly in eight independent Auto Bild tests, from the 2023 and 2024 all-season group tests through to the 2025 and 2026 all-season tests, plus the related large braking and market overview round-ups.
Across those shared tests the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 usually finishes much higher overall, taking 2nd in Auto Bild's 2023, 2024 and 2025 all-season tests and 5th in 2026, while the Toyo Celsius AS2 sits in the lower third in those same tests.
The pattern behind that is fairly clear, the Continental is the more rounded all-season with consistently stronger snow performance and usually better wet braking and wet handling, while the Toyo tends to trade winter ability for aquaplaning resistance and lower running costs, with one notable exception in 2026 where it was exceptionally strong in the wet disciplines.
Conclusion
Looking across Auto Bild's 2023 to 2026 all-season tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 is the more consistent all-rounder. On snow it is ahead every time they meet, with shorter snow braking and clearly better traction and handling, for example in Auto Bild's 2026 all-season test it has about 9 to 11% advantages in snow braking and traction. The same story repeats in 2024 and 2025 with the Continental again ahead across the snow measures, which matches the testers' notes describing convincing winter capabilities and safe, sporty behavior on wet tracks.
In the wet, most of the shared tests favor the Continental for braking and circuit-style grip. In Auto Bild's 2024 and 2025 all-season tests it stops around 9 to 12% shorter in wet braking than the Toyo and is several percent quicker in wet handling and wet circle. The outlier is Auto Bild's 2026 all-season test, where the Toyo is described as the best all-season tire in the wet, with about 5% shorter wet braking plus strong wet handling and a very large advantage in straight and curved aquaplaning. That wet dominance is unusual because in 2023 to 2025 the Toyo's wet braking is one of the weaker parts of its results, even though it regularly shows better aquaplaning reserves.
On dry roads the differences are smaller and mixed. The Toyo often has a slight edge in dry braking, while the Continental more often looks stronger for dry handling, but the margins are generally only a couple of percent either way. Comfort and running costs split them further, in Auto Bild's 2026 all-season test the Continental is rated far more comfortable, but the Toyo repeatedly posts longer predicted mileage and better value per kilometer in the 2024 to 2026 tests. Overall, if you want a single set of tires that stays dependable when winter turns properly wintry, the Continental's repeated snow advantage and generally stronger wet performance is hard to ignore. If your priority is longevity and aquaplaning resistance and you do not expect regular snow, the Toyo's strengths make more sense, but its winter results remain the limiting factor.
AllSeasonContact 2 vs Celsius AS2: your questions
Is the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 or the Toyo Celsius AS2 the better tire?
In the 8 independent tests that ran both tires, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 finished ahead 7 times and the Celsius AS2 once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the AllSeasonContact 2 scores 9.5 and the Celsius AS2 8.1 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the AllSeasonContact 2 or the Celsius AS2?
Across the shared tests the wet measurements are split 12-12 between the AllSeasonContact 2 and the Celsius AS2.
Which is better in the dry?
The Celsius AS2 led 8 of the 12 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 0.8% shorter in the dry across 8 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The AllSeasonContact 2 led 16 of the 16 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 5.3% shorter on snow across 4 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Celsius AS2 lasted 15.6% longer in the wear tests (4 tests) and had 1.4% lower rolling resistance (4 tests). Owners rate wear 7.9/10 for the AllSeasonContact 2 and 8.5/10 for the Celsius AS2.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The AllSeasonContact 2 was 0.7 dB quieter (4 tests). Owners rate comfort 8.9/10 for the AllSeasonContact 2 and 9.8/10 for the Celsius AS2.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the AllSeasonContact 2 83% from 70 reviews and the Celsius AS2 82% from 6. 82% of AllSeasonContact 2 owners would buy it again, against 83% for the Celsius AS2.
Which is more expensive?
In the 4 tests that listed prices, the AllSeasonContact 2 was the dearer tire in 4 of them, by 27.3% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The AllSeasonContact 2 is made in 140 sizes (15 to 22 inch) and the Celsius AS2 in 72 (14 to 20 inch). 63 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the AllSeasonContact 2 is graded B for wet grip and B for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Celsius AS2 B and C.
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