Toyo Celsius - Test Results

Test Statistics

8

Tests Completed

12^th

Average Position

7^th

Best Result

24^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Across eight all-season tests, the Toyo Celsius consistently trails the class in braking and wet performance, yielding an average finish of 11.9 with frequent bottom-tier results in dry and wet braking, aquaplaning, and rolling resistance. Snow capability is middling-to-decent in several tests, and value/pricing is occasionally competitive, but overall dynamic safety metrics (especially braking) are the persistent limiting factors.
Overall, patterns show repeated bottom-3 placements in dry/wet braking and aquaplaning, plus poor efficiency. Handling results are occasionally mid-pack, and noise can be competitive, but these do not offset the significant deficits in core safety disciplines. The tire's best relative showings occur in snow braking/handling, while worst areas are wet/dry braking and aquaplaning.

Performance Strengths

Snow Performance Moderate Details
• 4th place snow braking (+3% from best) in 2020 Auto Bild SUV (Test 1)
• 5th/11 snow handling (+3.6% from best) in 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 (Test 3)
Noise/Comfort Moderate Details
• 1st place noise in 2017 Auto Zeitung (Test 8)
• Mid-pack noise 2018 AMS (6/9, +3.1% from best) (Test 6)
Value/Pricing Minor Details
• 3rd/11 price (+11.5% from best) in 2020 Auto Bild SUV (Test 1)
• 3rd/9 price (+15.2% from best) in 2018 AMS (Test 6)

Performance Weaknesses

Dry Braking Performance Strong Details
• 13/13 dry braking (+20.9%) in 2020 Auto Bild SUV (Test 1)
• 9/9 dry braking (+26.3%) in 2018 AMS (Test 6)
• 10/11 dry braking (+18.5%) in 2017 Auto Zeitung (Test 8)
• 28/33 dry braking (+15.1%) in 2020 AB 32-tire (Test 2)
Wet Braking and Wet Handling Strong Details
• 11/13 wet braking (+16.8%) and 12/13 wet handling (+5.7%) in 2020 Auto Bild SUV (Test 1)
• 9/9 wet braking (+22.6%) and 9/9 wet handling (+6%) in 2018 AMS (Test 6)
• 10/11 wet braking (+19.8%) and 6/11 wet handling (+3.8%) in 2017 Auto Zeitung (Test 8)
• 24/33 wet braking (+17.8%) in 2020 AB 32-tire (Test 2)
Aquaplaning Resistance Strong Details
• 12/13 straight aquaplaning (+17.2%) in 2020 Auto Bild SUV (Test 1)
• 11/11 straight aquaplaning (+16.7%) in 2017 Auto Zeitung (Test 8)
• 11/12 straight aquaplaning (+15.8%) in 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 (Test 3)
• 8/9 straight aquaplaning (+17.3%) in 2018 AMS (Test 6)
Rolling Resistance/Efficiency Strong Details
• 13/13 rolling resistance (+35.6%) in 2020 Auto Bild SUV (Test 1)
• 12/12 rolling resistance (+38.1%) in 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 (Test 3)
• 9/11 rolling resistance (+20.5%) in 2017 Auto Zeitung (Test 8)
• 7/9 rolling resistance (+15.2%) in 2018 AMS (Test 6)