Toyo Celsius AS2 vs Vredestein Quatrac
- TR Score
- 8.1/10
- Owners say
- 82% · 6
- TR Score
- 9.5/10
- Owners say
- 81% · 30
In the 10 independent tests that ran both tires, the Vredestein Quatrac finished ahead 10 times and the Celsius AS2 not once. The Celsius AS2 lasted 25.7% longer in the wear tests; the Quatrac stopped 9% shorter in the wet.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose Vredestein Quatrac for wet-heavy climates, safety-first buyers, and dynamic driving. Choose Toyo Celsius AS2 for high-mileage, budget-focused use in milder or predominantly dry conditions where low running costs matter most.
Where the Celsius AS2 is stronger
- Excellent longevity and abrasion performance (often 15-44% longer projected mileage)
- Lower rolling resistance and better fuel economy in multiple tests
- Good aquaplaning resistance, occasionally best in curved/straight tests
Where the Quatrac is stronger
- Class-leading wet braking (6-14% shorter) and wet handling
- Confident winter performance (better snow traction/handling)
- Quieter road manners and more precise steering feel
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.
Celsius AS2 vs Quatrac at a glance
| Category | Celsius AS2 | Gap | Quatrac |
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| Shared tests won10 shared tests | 0 | 10 | |
| Dry16 measurements | 2 | The Quatrac stopped 1.5% shorter in the dry (10 tests) | 14 |
| Wet32 measurements | 3 | The Quatrac stopped 9% shorter in the wet (10 tests) | 27 |
| Snow22 measurements | 1 | The Quatrac stopped 2% shorter on snow (6 tests) | 20 |
| Ice1 measurement | 0 | 1 | |
| Comfort9 measurements | 0 | The Quatrac was 0.8 dB quieter (5 tests) | 9 |
| Value18 measurements | 14 | The Celsius AS2 lasted 25.7% longer in the wear tests (5 tests) | 4 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.1/10 | The Quatrac by 1.4 | 9.5/10 |
| Owner rating6 and 30 reviews | 82% | Too close to call | 81% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 83% | The Quatrac by 3 points | 86% |
| Pricein the 5 tests that listed prices | Cheaper | The Quatrac was dearer in 4 of 5 | +5.2% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 72 | 24 sizes made in both | 39 |
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 10 tests, 2022 to 2025
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 | Celsius AS2 | Field | Quatrac |
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| 2025 AutoBild All Season Tire Test | P13 of 15 | P4 of 15 | |
| 2025 All Season 30 Tire Braking Test | P14 of 30 | P2 of 30 | |
| 2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test | P14 of 15 | P1 of 15 | |
| 2024 All Season Tire Market Overview | P12 of 37 | P5 of 37 | |
| 2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test | P11 of 16 | P6 of 16 | |
| 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test | P14 of 16 | P4 of 16 | |
| 2023 All Season Tire 35 Set Shootout | P16 of 35 | P4 of 35 | |
| 2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test | P9 of 10 | P5 of 10 | |
| 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test | P11 of 15 | P2 of 15 | |
| 2022 All Season Tire Market Overview | P13 of 35 | P2 of 35 |
Performance profile
17 measurements from the 10 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Celsius AS2
Quatrac
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. 13 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Celsius AS2
Quatrac
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
Celsius AS2
Quatrac
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the Celsius AS2 82% from 6 reviews and the Quatrac 81% from 30. 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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| 77.2 | 1.2% | 76.25 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 57.8 | 0.9% | 58.4 | 0-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 163 | 9% | 148 | 0-10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 141 | 7.2% | 131 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 61.08 | 3.1% | 59.19 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 44 | 6.4% | 46.8 | 0-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 12.39 | 4.8% | 11.8 | 0-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 49.5 | 0.7% | 49.8 | 1-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 10.7 | 0.7% | 10.6 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 74 | 2% | 72 | 1-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 6.47 | 8.5% | 5.92 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 439 | 8.9% | 474 | 0-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 88.6 | 2.6% | 86.29 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 32.9 | 3.1% | 33.9 | 0-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 11.4 | 4.3% | 11.9 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 12.9 | 1.8% | 13.1 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 70 | 3.8% | 67 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 72.62 | 0.8 dB | 71.84 | 0-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 6,187 | 3.9% | 5,780 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 37,063 | 25.7% | 29,624 | 5-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 7.87 | 3.9% | 8.2 | 4-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 18.4 | 5.4% | 17.4 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 Celsius AS2 scores 8.1 and the Quatrac 9.5 out of 10.
| Celsius AS2 | Category | Quatrac | ||
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| 67 | Dry | 79 | ||
| 61 | Wet | 96 | ||
| 23 | Comfort | 59 | ||
| 85 | Value | 55 | ||
| 29 | Snow | 66 | ||
| 13 | Ice | 93 | ||
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
| Celsius AS2 | Category | Quatrac | ||
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| 8 | Dry Grip | 8.2 | ||
| 8.3 | Wet Grip | 8.6 | ||
| 7.8 | Road Feedback | 7.2 | ||
| 7.2 | Handling | 8.1 | ||
| 8.5 | Wear | 8.7 | ||
| 9.8 | Comfort | 7.9 | ||
| 8 | Snow Grip | 8.3 | ||
| 6.7 | Ice Grip | 7.2 | ||
Owners rate the Celsius AS2 82% from 6 reviews and the Quatrac 81% from 30. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
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.
Vredestein Quatrac
- 81%from 30 reviews
- 86%would buy again
- 345,646 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers report the Vredestein Quatrac is a strong all-season tire, most often praised for excellent wet-road grip and confident performance in cold conditions, including light-to-moderate snow and ice. Many reviewers highlight strong longevity (often projecting 60-80k km) along with good comfort and generally low noise, making it a solid value alternative to pricier rivals. A minority note higher cabin noise on certain vehicles and slightly less sharp/softer dry handling (especially in hotter temperatures) compared with more summer-focused tires.
- Excellent wet grip and confident wet braking
- Strong cold-weather performance (snow/ice capable for an all-season)
- Good longevity/treadwear and even wear reported by many
- Comfortable ride quality
- Can be noisier for some vehicles/sizes (noted by a minority)
- Dry handling/steering feel not as sporty or can feel softer in heat versus summer-oriented tires
Summarised by AI from 28 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 30 Quatrac reviewsFinally retired these at 55k miles. They were real good over all. Average: price and comfort. Above average: off road, snow and ice grip. Way above average: wet and dry grip. The wear was good too, if my alignment didn't go out I could've gotten about 62k out of these.
These tires went through hell and back. I took my car off road several times with these, they went through several snow storms including a couple blizzards. They never once let me down. I once got mired about 4" deep in muddy sand and was able to get out (fwd civic).
I ended up buying a new set of these. Very satisfied overall, I doubt there's another tire that has such good performance across the board without being costly. My new set was around mid $700s in total including mount, balance and disposal.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 72 sizes of the Celsius AS2 and 39 of the Quatrac, 24 of them made in both.
| Category | Celsius AS2 | Quatrac |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 72 sizes, 14 to 20 inch | 39 sizes, 15 to 18 inch |
| Made in both | 24 sizes 175/55 R15175/65 R15185/55 R15185/60 R15185/65 R15195/50 R15195/55 R15195/65 R15185/55 R16195/45 R16195/50 R16195/55 R16and 12 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B100% | B100% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C78%D22% | C69%D19%B8%A2%E2% |
| EU label noise | 71-72 dB B100% | 70-72 dB B100% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 401 of 401 | 106 of 106 |
| On the market since | - | 2020 |
| Replaced | - | Vredestein Quatrac 5 (2014) |
| Price in the shared tests | The Quatrac was the dearer tire in 4 of the 5 tests that listed prices, by 5.2% 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.
This head-to-head pits two premium all-season touring staples with very different priorities: Toyo's Celsius AS2 and Vredestein's Quatrac. Across 10 shared tests from 2022-2025, the Quatrac consistently finished near the front (10/10 comparative wins), while the Celsius AS2 typically sat mid-to-lower midfield but repeatedly excelled in efficiency and longevity metrics.
The pattern is clear: Vredestein delivers class-leading safety in the wet and strong winter confidence, often stopping 6-14% shorter in wet braking and carrying higher speeds in wet handling and aquaplaning tests. Toyo counters with far lower running costs-projected mileage advantages of 16-44% and better rolling resistance-making it the economical cruiser for high-mileage drivers.
Conclusion
If you drive in frequent rain or mixed conditions and value safety margins, the Vredestein Quatrac is the standout. It dominates wet braking in every shared test, handles more precisely on wet and snow, runs quieter, and typically ranks near the top overall. Its trade-off is higher wear and total cost over time.
The Toyo Celsius AS2 is the value and efficiency play. It posts excellent mileage, lower rolling resistance, and stronger cost-per-1,000 km, making it ideal for high annual mileage, milder climates, or budget-focused ownership. However, its extended wet stopping distances and modest snow traction mean you sacrifice safety reserves in challenging weather. In short: Quatrac for performance and safety; Celsius AS2 for low cost of ownership.
Celsius AS2 vs Quatrac: your questions
Is the Toyo Celsius AS2 or the Vredestein Quatrac the better tire?
In the 10 independent tests that ran both tires, the Vredestein Quatrac finished ahead 10 times and the Celsius AS2 not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Celsius AS2 scores 8.1 and the Quatrac 9.5 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Celsius AS2 or the Quatrac?
The Quatrac led 27 of the 32 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 9% shorter in the wet across 10 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Quatrac led 14 of the 16 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 1.5% shorter in the dry across 10 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The Quatrac led 20 of the 22 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 2% shorter on snow across 6 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Celsius AS2 lasted 25.7% longer in the wear tests (5 tests) and had 3.9% lower rolling resistance (5 tests). Owners rate wear 8.5/10 for the Celsius AS2 and 8.7/10 for the Quatrac.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The Quatrac was 0.8 dB quieter (5 tests). Owners rate comfort 9.8/10 for the Celsius AS2 and 7.9/10 for the Quatrac.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Celsius AS2 82% from 6 reviews and the Quatrac 81% from 30. 83% of Celsius AS2 owners would buy it again, against 86% for the Quatrac.
Which is more expensive?
In the 5 tests that listed prices, the Quatrac was the dearer tire in 4 of them, by 5.2% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Celsius AS2 is made in 72 sizes (14 to 20 inch) and the Quatrac in 39 (15 to 18 inch). 24 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Celsius AS2 is graded B for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Quatrac B and C.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tires ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
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