Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 vs Toyo Celsius AS2
- TR Score
- 9.6/10
- Owners say
- 84% · 73
- TR Score
- 8.1/10
- Owners say
- 82% · 6
In the 7 independent tests that ran both tires, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 finished ahead 7 times and the Celsius AS2 not once. The Cinturato All Season SF3 stopped 5.8% shorter in the wet; the Celsius AS2 lasted 34% longer in the wear tests.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Pick the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 if you want the more consistent all-round performance across dry, wet and snow, and especially if you value aquaplaning security. Choose the Toyo Celsius AS2 if your priority is long wear and low running costs, and you mainly drive in mild winters, with the caveat that its snow performance can be a clear limitation in some tests.
Where the Cinturato All Season SF3 is stronger
- Consistently shorter dry braking across all shared tests, typically around 5 to 8% ahead (Auto Bild 2024-2026, Sports Car 2024).
- Strong wet overall in most tests, including clearly shorter wet braking and quicker wet handling in Auto Bild 2024 and 2025.
- Very good aquaplaning resistance, with large leads in curved aquaplaning in Auto Bild 2025 and straight aquaplaning in Sports Car 2024.
Where the Celsius AS2 is stronger
- Very strong wet braking in Auto Bild's 2026 all-season test and the 2026 30-tire braking comparison, where it stops shortest on wet.
- Excellent projected mileage and low cost per kilometer, with roughly 50% longer wear projections than the Pirelli in Auto Bild 2024 and 2025.
- Competitive efficiency metrics in some tests, including lower rolling resistance and fuel consumption in Auto Bild 2024, and low abrasion in Auto Bild 2025.
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.
Cinturato All Season SF3 vs Celsius AS2 at a glance
| Category | Cinturato All Season SF3 | Gap | Celsius AS2 |
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| Shared tests won7 shared tests | 7 | 0 | |
| Dry11 measurements | 11 | The Cinturato All Season SF3 stopped 6.3% shorter in the dry (7 tests) | 0 |
| Wet23 measurements | 17 | The Cinturato All Season SF3 stopped 5.8% shorter in the wet (7 tests) | 6 |
| Snow16 measurements | 15 | The Cinturato All Season SF3 averaged a 5.7% higher speed on the snow handling course (4 tests) | 1 |
| Comfort5 measurements | 5 | The Cinturato All Season SF3 was 0.7 dB quieter (4 tests) | 0 |
| Value11 measurements | 3 | The Celsius AS2 lasted 34% longer in the wear tests (3 tests) | 8 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.6/10 | The Cinturato All Season SF3 by 1.5 | 8.1/10 |
| Owner rating73 and 6 reviews | 84% | The Cinturato All Season SF3 by 2 points | 82% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 80% | The Celsius AS2 by 3 points | 83% |
| Pricein the 3 tests that listed prices | +20.3% | The Cinturato All Season SF3 was dearer in 3 of 3 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 70 | 48 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 7 tests, 2024 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 | Cinturato All Season SF3 | Field | Celsius AS2 |
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| 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test | P2 of 15 | P12 of 15 | |
| 2026 All Season Tire Braking Test - 30 Sets | P2 of 30 | P3 of 30 | |
| 2025 AutoBild All Season Tire Test | P1 of 15 | P13 of 15 | |
| 2025 All Season 30 Tire Braking Test | P3 of 30 | P14 of 30 | |
| 2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test | P5 of 15 | P14 of 15 | |
| 2024 All Season Tire Market Overview | P2 of 37 | P12 of 37 | |
| 2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test | P1 of 11 | P10 of 11 |
Performance profile
15 measurements from the 7 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Cinturato All Season SF3
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 92%: 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
Cinturato All Season SF3
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
Cinturato All Season SF3
Celsius AS2
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the Cinturato All Season SF3 84% from 73 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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| 122 | 6.3% | 130 | 7-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 59.9 | 1.8% | 58.8 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 155 | 5.8% | 165 | 5-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 46 | 3.6% | 44.4 | 3-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 12.2 | 2% | 12.49 | 3-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 48.9 | 7% | 45.8 | 3-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 9.9 | 6.7% | 9.4 | 3-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 85 | 1.9% | 87 | 3-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 575 | 13.6% | 507 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 33.8 | 5.7% | 32 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 12.6 | 10.3% | 11.4 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 11.8 | 7.7% | 10.9 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 21.6% | scored | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 72 | 0.7 dB | 72.68 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 31,199 | 34% | 40,476 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 8.01 | 0.4% | 7.98 | 2-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 5.06 | 5.7% | 4.77 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 691.7 | 12.2% | 562.7 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 Cinturato All Season SF3 scores 9.6 and the Celsius AS2 8.1 out of 10.
| Cinturato All Season SF3 | Category | Celsius AS2 | ||
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| 98 | Dry | 67 | ||
| 99 | Wet | 61 | ||
| 77 | Comfort | 23 | ||
| 51 | Value | 85 | ||
| 82 | Snow | 29 | ||
| 60 | 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
| Cinturato All Season SF3 | Category | Celsius AS2 | ||
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| 8.9 | Dry Grip | 8 | ||
| 9.1 | Wet Grip | 8.3 | ||
| 8.4 | Road Feedback | 7.8 | ||
| 8.4 | Handling | 7.2 | ||
| 7.8 | Wear | 8.5 | ||
| 7.9 | Comfort | 9.8 | ||
| 8.6 | Snow Grip | 8 | ||
| 7.8 | Ice Grip | 6.7 | ||
Owners rate the Cinturato All Season SF3 84% from 73 reviews and the Celsius AS2 82% from 6. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
- 84%from 73 reviews
- 80%would buy again
- 578,592 milesdriven by reviewers
Most owners rate the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 highly, with the bulk of feedback praising its dependable wet and dry grip (mentioned by over half of reviewers) and an easy, confidence-inspiring feel for year-round use. Around a third of owners also highlight strong snow traction for an all-season tire, alongside generally low road noise and good ride comfort. A small minority report vibration/balancing issues, while roughly one in six mention steering feel is a bit soft or less direct than sportier or summer-focused alternatives; aquaplaning feedback is more mixed.
- Strong wet grip and reassuring confidence in the rain
- High dry grip for an all-season tire
- Impressive snow traction for winter days
- Generally low road noise, especially at cruising speeds
- Vibration or balancing/run-out problems reported by some owners
- Steering feel can be a bit soft or less direct than alternatives
- Aquaplaning resistance gets mixed reports in standing water
Summarised by AI from 70 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 73 Cinturato All Season SF3 reviewsGreat tires! In autumn and winter conditions, I found them better than the Continental TS860 in mud and snow, but worse on ice.
In summer, compared with the Continental PremiumContact 6, they offered better aquaplaning resistance, but slightly worse wet grip and overall handling. Lateral stability was by far their weakest point compared with my old Conti.
These were my first all-season tires, a bit of a gamble for me, but overall, I would recommend them. After 40,000 km over two years, they are showing some wear, so I plan to replace them by 50,000 km to stay on the safe side. My original plan was to use them for 40,000–60,000 km and less than four years.
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: 70 sizes of the Cinturato All Season SF3 and 72 of the Celsius AS2, 48 of them made in both.
| Category | Cinturato All Season SF3 | Celsius AS2 |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 70 sizes, 15 to 20 inch | 72 sizes, 14 to 20 inch |
| Made in both | 48 sizes 185/65 R15185/55 R16195/45 R16195/50 R16195/55 R16195/60 R16205/55 R16205/60 R16215/45 R16215/55 R16215/60 R16215/65 R16and 36 more | |
| EU label wet grip | A95%B5% | B100% |
| EU label rolling resistance | B64%C36% | C78%D22% |
| EU label noise | 69-72 dB B95%A5% | 71-72 dB B100% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 73 of 73 | 401 of 401 |
| Replaced | Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 (2020) | - |
| Awards | Recommended: Best All Season Tires (DriverReviews, 2026/27) | - |
| Price in the shared tests | The Cinturato All Season SF3 was the dearer tire in 3 of the 3 tests that listed prices, by 20.3% 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 all-season tires have been tested side by side in seven independent tests, Auto Bild's all-season tests (2024, 2025, 2026), Auto Bild's 30-tire braking comparisons (2025 and 2026), Auto Bild's 2024 all-season market overview, and a 2024 Sports Car all-season test. Across those shared appearances the pattern is clear, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 is almost always the higher ranked, more rounded performer, while the Toyo Celsius AS2 tends to place much lower overall.
The interesting twist is that the Toyo does have specific highlights. In Auto Bild's 2026 all-season test and the paired 2026 braking test it delivered class-leading wet braking, and it repeatedly scores strongly for projected mileage and running costs. The shared results therefore read as a choice between outright all-round ability from the Pirelli and longevity and cost-per-kilometer strengths from the Toyo, with some genuine wet-weather upside in 2026.
Conclusion
Looking across the shared tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 is the consistently stronger all-season tire on performance. It finishes 1st, 2nd, 5th and 2nd in Auto Bild's 2024 to 2026 results sets, and 1st in the 2024 Sports Car test, while the Toyo Celsius AS2 sits 10th to 14th in the same comparisons. That gap is driven by repeatable advantages for the Pirelli in key safety and control areas. Dry braking is a constant Pirelli win, typically around 5 to 8% shorter in Auto Bild 2024, 2025 and 2026, and it also has the edge on dry handling wherever reported.
In the wet, most of the evidence still favors the Pirelli, particularly in Auto Bild 2024 and 2025 where it is roughly 9% shorter in wet braking and clearly quicker in wet handling and wet circle. Aquaplaning resistance is another repeat strength for the Pirelli, including a very large lead in curved aquaplaning in Auto Bild 2025 and an even bigger straight-line aquaplaning gap in the 2024 Sports Car test. The Toyo's wet story is more mixed. It flips the script in Auto Bild's 2026 all-season test, with the shortest wet braking and strong wet handling and circle results, and repeats that wet braking advantage in the 2026 30-tire braking comparison. That is a meaningful standout, but it does not match the wider run of tests where the Toyo's wet braking is among the longer distances.
On snow, the Pirelli is generally ahead for traction and handling across Auto Bild 2024 and 2025 and the 2024 Sports Car test, and it is notably better on snow traction, commonly by around 9 to 17%. Snow braking is less one-sided, with narrow differences in 2024 and the Toyo even edging it in Auto Bild 2025, but Auto Bild 2026 is a clear warning for the Toyo, where it posts the longest snow braking in the all-season group and is weak across snow disciplines.
Where the Toyo makes its case is ownership-focused metrics. In Auto Bild 2024 and 2025 it is projected to last about 50% longer than the Pirelli, and it is consistently rated better on value or cost per kilometer in those same tests. If you prioritize mileage and running costs and you rarely see proper winter conditions, the Toyo's strengths are real. If you want the more dependable all-rounder with stronger dry and wet balance and better snow traction and control in most tests, the Pirelli is the safer bet.
Cinturato All Season SF3 vs Celsius AS2: your questions
Is the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 or the Toyo Celsius AS2 the better tire?
In the 7 independent tests that ran both tires, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 finished ahead 7 times and the Celsius AS2 not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Cinturato All Season SF3 scores 9.6 and the Celsius AS2 8.1 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Cinturato All Season SF3 or the Celsius AS2?
The Cinturato All Season SF3 led 17 of the 23 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 5.8% shorter in the wet across 7 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Cinturato All Season SF3 led 11 of the 11 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 6.3% shorter in the dry across 7 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The Cinturato All Season SF3 led 15 of the 16 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it averaged a 5.7% higher speed on the snow handling course across 4 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Celsius AS2 lasted 34% longer in the wear tests (3 tests). Owners rate wear 7.8/10 for the Cinturato All Season SF3 and 8.5/10 for the Celsius AS2.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The Cinturato All Season SF3 was 0.7 dB quieter (4 tests). Owners rate comfort 7.9/10 for the Cinturato All Season SF3 and 9.8/10 for the Celsius AS2.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Cinturato All Season SF3 84% from 73 reviews and the Celsius AS2 82% from 6. 80% of Cinturato All Season SF3 owners would buy it again, against 83% for the Celsius AS2.
Which is more expensive?
In the 3 tests that listed prices, the Cinturato All Season SF3 was the dearer tire in 3 of them, by 20.3% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Cinturato All Season SF3 is made in 70 sizes (15 to 20 inch) and the Celsius AS2 in 72 (14 to 20 inch). 48 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Cinturato All Season SF3 is graded A for wet grip and B for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Celsius AS2 B and C.
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