2026 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
The Toyo Celsius AS2 shares twelfth place and is rated good. It is a wet-weather specialist with low running costs, but its snow results make it a poor fit for drivers who expect regular winter conditions.
Tested 16 times by independent publications, the Toyo Celsius AS2 averages a finish of 11th. Its strongest discipline is Wear, beating 85% of the field across 6 tests; its weakest is Snow Traction, at 13% across 10 tests.
2026 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test P12 of 15
The Toyo Celsius AS2 shares twelfth place and is rated good. It is a wet-weather specialist with low running costs, but its snow results make it a poor fit for drivers who expect regular winter conditions.
Where the Toyo Celsius AS2 finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.
| Discipline | Tests | Avg finish | Field beaten | Firsts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | ||||
| Dry Braking | 16 | P8.5 of 20.6 | 58% | - |
| Dry Handling | 10 | P10.9 of 14.4 | 26% | - |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 1 | P9 of 12 | 27% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 16 | P12.3 of 20.6 | 33% | 1 |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 1 | P12 of 16 | 27% | - |
| Wet Handling | 10 | P10.6 of 14.4 | 26% | - |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 1 | P10 of 12 | 18% | - |
| Wet Circle | 9 | P11.7 of 14.7 | 21% | - |
| Straight Aqua | 11 | P6.7 of 14.5 | 58% | 1 |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 10 | P4.8 of 14.8 | 73% | - |
| Snow | ||||
| Snow Braking | 11 | P11.4 of 14.5 | 23% | - |
| Snow Traction Weak | 10 | P13.4 of 15.2 | 13% | - |
| Snow Handling | 10 | P11.1 of 13.8 | 24% | - |
| Subj. Snow Handling | 1 | P9 of 12 | 27% | - |
| Snow Circle | 1 | P12 of 17 | 31% | - |
| Snow Slalom | 8 | P9.9 of 14.3 | 34% | - |
| Ice | ||||
| Ice Braking | 1 | P14 of 16 | 13% | - |
| Comfort | ||||
| Subj. Comfort | 2 | P12 of 13.5 | 11% | - |
| Noise | 10 | P9.4 of 14.8 | 41% | - |
| Tire Weight | 3 | P11.7 of 15.7 | 27% | - |
| Value | ||||
| Wear Strong | 6 | P3.2 of 15.3 | 85% | - |
| Value | 5 | P3 of 15.2 | 86% | - |
| Rolling Resistance | 10 | P6.3 of 14.2 | 58% | 1 |
| Fuel Consumption | 4 | P8 of 15.5 | 52% | - |
| Abrasion | 5 | P5.4 of 15.2 | 69% | - |
Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Toyo Celsius AS2. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 1 | 11 | - | 8% | |
| 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 38% | |
| 10 | 0 | 10 | - | 0% | |
| 10 | 0 | 10 | - | 0% | |
| 10 | 0 | 10 | - | 0% | |
| 10 | 0 | 10 | - | 0% | |
| 8 | 1 | 7 | - | 13% | |
| 7 | 4 | 3 | - | 57% | |
| 7 | 0 | 7 | - | 0% | |
| 7 | 0 | 7 | - | 0% | |
| 6 | 2 | 4 | - | 33% | |
| 6 | 2 | 4 | - | 33% | |
| 6 | 1 | 5 | - | 17% | |
| 5 | 5 | 0 | - | 100% | |
| 5 | 1 | 4 | - | 20% | |
| 5 | 0 | 5 | - | 0% | |
| 4 | 4 | 0 | - | 100% | |
| 4 | 4 | 0 | - | 100% | |
| 4 | 3 | 1 | - | 75% | |
| 4 | 2 | 2 | - | 50% |
Drawn from 16 tests. Updated October 27, 2026.
Across 16 independent all-season tests, the Toyo Celsius AS2 most consistently stands out for safety reserves in standing water and for low cost of ownership. Aquaplaning performance is repeatedly near the top of its class (e.g. 1st of 8 for straight aquaplaning in the 2022 Sport Auto test; 2nd of 17 for curved aquaplaning in the 2022 Auto Bild test; 4th of 16 for curved aquaplaning in the 2024 ADAC test), aligning with tester comments such as “superior aquaplaning safety” and “good aquaplaning reserves”. It also regularly posts strong projected mileage and value metrics (e.g. wear 2nd of 15 in 2022 Auto Bild, 2024 Auto Bild and 2025 Auto Bild; “long projected tread life and low running costs” in 2026 Auto Bild), sometimes combined with very good rolling resistance (1st of 17 in 2024 Auto Bild; 2nd of 13 in 2022 Auto Bild SUV).
and strong aquaplaning results- 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2026)
It receives good ratings for aquaplaning resistance- 2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test (2024)
Good safety reserves against aquaplaning- 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2023)
Good aquaplaning qualities- 2023 SUV All Season Tire Test (2023)
reasonable aquaplaning resistance- 2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test (2023)
It also had a long projected tread life and low running costs- 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2026)
kilometer-eater with low overall running costs- 2025 AutoBild All Season Tire Test (2025)
scores well in both projected mileage and wear- 2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test (2024)
very good mileage- 2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test (2024)
high mileage- 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2023)
favorable price level- 2023 SUV All Season Tire Test (2023)
very good price-performance ratio- 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2022)
It also had a long projected tread life and low running costs- 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2026)
low rolling resistance- 2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test (2024)
impresses with its efficiency, showing comparatively low weight and fuel consumption- 2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test (2024)
fuel-saving rolling resistance- 2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test (2022)
short braking distances on snow- 2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test (2024)
scores well in snow and ice braking- 2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test (2024)
Acceptable braking and cornering grip on snow- 2022 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test (2022)
Stable dry handling- 2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test (2024)
Balanced driving behavior on dry roads- 2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test (2024)
Good balanced performance on dry roads- 2022 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test (2022)
Braking distance is rated as satisfactory- 2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test (2024)
short dry braking distances- 2023 SUV All Season Tire Test (2023)
Good dry braking- 2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test (2023)
and it was near the bottom for snow traction, handling and slalom- 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2026)
slight weaknesses in snow performance- 2025 AutoBild All Season Tire Test (2025)
Weak performance on snow- 2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test (2024)
Only satisfactory winter qualities- 2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test (2024)
but only satisfactory in traction and snow handling- 2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test (2024)
extended wet braking distances- 2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test (2024)
but narrowly misses a good rating in braking- 2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test (2024)
extended braking distances in wet conditions- 2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test (2024)
extended wet braking distances- 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2023)
extended wet braking distance- 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2022)
understeering in snow/wet conditions- 2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test (2024)
test vehicle tends to oversteer early in dynamic maneuvers- 2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test (2024)
Understeering handling on snow and dry tracks- 2023 SUV All Season Tire Test (2023)
understeer in the wet and dry- 2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test (2022)
Understeering handling and delayed steering response on wet roads- 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2022)
offers barely adequate steering feedback and lacks precision- 2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test (2024)
Understeering handling and delayed steering response on wet roads- 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2022)
Its ride comfort was rated below average- 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2026)
limited comfort- 2023 SUV All Season Tire Test (2023)
low levels of comfort- 2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test (2023)
and it was near the bottom for snow traction, handling and slalom- 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2026)
but only satisfactory in traction and snow handling- 2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test (2024)
understeering handling on snowy and wet tracks- 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2023)
Inharmonious with too small steering angle and slip reserves handling on snow- 2022 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test (2022)
Its handling is rated as merely adequate, struggling to combine longitudinal and lateral forces effectively and showing early and pronounced under- or oversteer- 2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test (2024)
understeering handling on snowy and wet tracks- 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2023)
Deficits in cornering grip and too long braking distances on a wet road (devaluation)- 2022 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test (2022)
little grip with extended braking distances in wet conditions- 2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test (2024)
Low levels of grip in the wet- 2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test (2023)
Average grip in the wet- 2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test (2022)
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
The Toyo Celsius AS2 shares twelfth place and is rated good. It is a wet-weather specialist with low running costs, but its snow results make it a poor fit for drivers who expect regular winter conditions.
The Toyo Celsius AS2 proves to be a kilometer-eater with low overall running costs. This Japanese tire focuses on longevity and economy, delivering dependable if unremarkable performance. While it manages costs effectively through good wear rates, it shows slight weaknesses in snow performance that prevented a better overall ranking.
The Toyo Celsius AS2 tire receives an overall adequate rating for driving safety. It shows significant weaknesses on dry roads at high temperatures and clearly misses good ratings on both wet and winter surfaces. On dry surfaces, the tire offers barely adequate steering feedback and lacks precision. The driver must make frequent corrections due to delayed steering response and inconsistent cornering. The test vehicle tends to oversteer early in dynamic maneuvers, resulting in an adequate rating for limit behavior. Braking distance is rated as satisfactory. On wet roads, the Celsius AS2 performs satisfactorily overall. It receives good ratings for aquaplaning resistance but narrowly misses a good rating in braking. Its handling is rated as merely adequate, struggling to combine longitudinal and lateral forces effectively and showing early and pronounced under- or oversteer. In winter conditions, the Toyo achieves a satisfactory result. It scores well in snow and ice braking, but only satisfactory in traction and snow handling. The test vehicle offers satisfactory steering precision, but with a narrow and low performance limit. Environmentally, the Japanese-made Toyo Celsius AS2 receives a good rating. It scores well in both projected mileage and wear. The tire also impresses with its efficiency, showing comparatively low weight and fuel consumption..
The Toyo Celsius AS2 lost out mostly in the wet and snow, and while it was ok in the dry, it didn't really jump out in any category.
Adequate.
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