Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Toyo Celsius AS2
The numbers reveal a clear pattern: Continental dominates objective safety metrics in the wet and on snow, often by meaningful margins (circa 9-12% shorter wet stops, robust snow traction and handling). Toyo counters with standout economy-lower price-per-1,000 km, lower abrasion, and longer projected mileage-plus stronger aquaplaning reserves. Drivers are essentially choosing between peak all-weather control versus cost-per-mile efficiency.
Test Results
Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been six tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Continental AllSeasonContact 2 | six |
While it might look like the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 is better than the Toyo Celsius AS2 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding wet braking and wet handling (≈9-12% shorter wet stops across tests)
- Superior winter capability (stronger snow braking, traction, and handling)
- Low exterior noise and composed dynamics
- Competitive efficiency with favorable rolling resistance in several tests
- Excellent mileage and low abrasion (lower running costs)
- Stronger aquaplaning resistance (straight and curved)
- Lower price-per-1,000 km (better value metrics)
- Occasionally shorter dry braking in test snapshots
Dry Braking
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Toyo Celsius AS2 was better during four dry braking tests. On average the Toyo Celsius AS2 stopped the vehicle in 0.57% less distance than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.
Best In Dry Braking: Toyo Celsius AS2
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was better during one dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was 0.85% faster around a lap than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Continental AllSeasonContact 2
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was better during six wet braking tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 stopped the vehicle in 10.39% less distance than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Wet Braking: Continental AllSeasonContact 2
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was better during three wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was 5.44% faster around a wet lap than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Continental AllSeasonContact 2
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was better during three wet circle tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was 4.79% faster around a wet circle than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Wet Circle: Continental AllSeasonContact 2
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Toyo Celsius AS2 was better during three straight aqua tests. On average the Toyo Celsius AS2 floated at a 2.77% higher speed than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.
Best In Straight Aqua: Toyo Celsius AS2
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Toyo Celsius AS2 was better during three curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Toyo Celsius AS2 slipped out at a 6.75% higher speed than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Toyo Celsius AS2
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Snow Braking
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was better during three snow braking tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 stopped the vehicle in 4.03% less distance than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Snow Braking: Continental AllSeasonContact 2
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was better during three snow traction tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 had 12.34% better snow traction than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Snow Traction: Continental AllSeasonContact 2
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Snow Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was better during three snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was 5.62% faster around a lap than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Continental AllSeasonContact 2
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Snow Circle
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was better during one snow circle tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 provided 7.45% more lateral grip than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Snow Circle: Continental AllSeasonContact 2
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Snow Slalom
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was better during two snow slalom tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was 8.57% faster through a slalom than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Snow Slalom: Continental AllSeasonContact 2
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Noise
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was better during three noise tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 measured 1.23% quieter than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Noise: Continental AllSeasonContact 2
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Tire Weight
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was better during one tire weight tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 weighed 0.8% less than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Tire Weight: Continental AllSeasonContact 2
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Wear
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Toyo Celsius AS2 was better during two wear tests. On average the Toyo Celsius AS2 is predicted to cover 15.5% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.
Best In Wear: Toyo Celsius AS2
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Value
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Toyo Celsius AS2 was better during three value tests. On average the Toyo Celsius AS2 proved to have a 34.06% better value based on price/1000km than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.
Best In Value: Toyo Celsius AS2
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Toyo Celsius AS2 was better during two rolling resistance tests. On average the Toyo Celsius AS2 had a 1.27% lower rolling resistance than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Toyo Celsius AS2
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Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Toyo Celsius AS2 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Toyo Celsius AS2 used 0.19% less fuel than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Toyo Celsius AS2
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Abrasion
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Toyo Celsius AS2 was better during two abrasion tests. On average the Toyo Celsius AS2 lost 26.2% less particle wear matter than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.
Best In Abrasion: Toyo Celsius AS2
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Real World Driver Reviews
Continental AllSeasonContact 2 Driver Reviews
Most drivers rate the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 highly, praising its excellent wet grip and braking, quiet and comfortable ride, and balanced performance across seasons, including competent snow traction. Many high-scoring reviews also note strong longevity and good efficiency/low rolling resistance. The main drawbacks reported by a noticeable minority are a softer sidewall feel with vague/less precise steering (especially in warm, dry conditions or at higher speeds) and some mixed reports of faster front-axle wear. Overall, it's a confident, well-rounded choice for mild climates and everyday driving.
Based on 47 reviews with an average rating of 82%
Toyo Celsius AS2 Driver Reviews
Drivers largely praise the Toyo Celsius AS2 for excellent comfort, low noise, and confident grip in wet and dry, with several noting stable snow performance for an all-season. A few report a softer, slightly spongy feel and average handling focus, and one low-scoring review found wet/snow performance uninspiring. Overall, sentiment is strongly positive with comfort and quietness as standout strengths.
Based on 5 reviews with an average rating of 79%
Conclusion
Toyo's Celsius AS2 is the shrewd long-haul choice. It delivers excellent wear, lower rolling costs, and good aquaplaning resistance, though it gives up time and distance where it matters most in mixed climates-wet braking and winter grip. If safety in adverse weather is your priority, go Continental. If you drive primarily in milder conditions and maximize value per kilometer, go Toyo. The practical takeaway: pay for performance you'll use-wet/winter confidence (Continental) or maximum economy (Toyo).
Key Differences
- Overall ranking consistency: Continental near the podium (2/17, 2/17, 3/37, 2/18, 5/35) vs. Toyo mid-pack (13-16 range).
- Wet braking: Continental leads every shared result by ~9-12%, a meaningful safety gap.
- Winter performance: Continental clearly ahead in snow braking, traction, and handling across tests.
- Aquaplaning resistance: Toyo better in both straight-line and curved aquaplaning metrics.
- Economy and wear: Toyo shows longer projected mileage, lower abrasion, and better value indices.
- Dry performance: Mixed-Toyo sometimes edges dry braking; Continental generally quicker in dry handling.
Overall Winner: Continental AllSeasonContact 2
Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.
Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.