Segment
2. Toyo Celsius AS2 Upper-middle
Comparison: Toyo Celsius AS2 vs. Continental AllSeasonContact 2
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This head-to-head compares the Toyo Celsius AS2 and the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 across independent tyre tests and our lab ratings. The two all-season tyres serve similar markets, but test results show a clear performance gap: the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 scores much higher overall (our rating 87%) than the Toyo Celsius AS2 (our rating 54%).
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Read full specs: Toyo Celsius AS2 — maker: Toyo.
Full details: Continental AllSeasonContact 2 — maker: Continental.
Toyo Celsius AS2 — summary of test data and verdict
The Toyo Celsius AS2 positions in comparative tests are consistently low: 14th of 16 (AutoBild), 12th of 37 (AUTOBILD large test) and 9th of 9 (ACE). Test notes highlight its main advantages as comfort, low exterior noise and good mileage/value, plus decent aquaplaning reserves in some test reports.
- Strengths: comfortable ride, quiet running, long wear / high mileage, attractive price/value.
- Weaknesses: weak wet grip and extended wet braking distances, limited snow performance and a tendency to understeer in wet/snow conditions. Overall low placings across headline tests indicate compromised all-season balance.
Verdict: the Celsius AS2 is a budget-friendly, long-lasting choice for drivers prioritising comfort and mileage in mild climates, but it is not recommended where strong wet or winter braking and handling are required.
Continental AllSeasonContact 2 — summary of test data and verdict
The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 is a class leader in recent tests: 2nd of 16 and 3rd of 37 in AutoBild runs and 1st of 9 in ACE. Test highlights repeatedly praise wet handling, wet braking, snow traction, low exterior noise and good rolling resistance. Review notes call it an “all-rounder” with convincing dynamic behaviour across dry, wet and snowy surfaces.
- Strengths: excellent wet and snowy performance (short braking distances, confident handling), refined NVH (low road noise), good rolling resistance and overall driving dynamics.
- Weaknesses: higher price point and a slight tendency to understeer reported in some dynamic tests; aquaplaning reserves described as average in one report.
Verdict: the Continental is the stronger, more balanced all-season tyre for mixed conditions and drivers seeking top wet/snow safety and dynamic behaviour, justifying its premium positioning.
Head-to-head conclusion
Across mutual tests the Continental clearly outperforms the Toyo: consistently higher test positions and frequent praise for wet and winter performance make the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 the better choice overall for safety and dynamic control. The Toyo Celsius AS2 remains an attractive option only where comfort, noise and long tread life at a low purchase price are the dominant priorities, and where severe wet and winter demands are uncommon.
Note: neither model is listed as having been replaced by a newer version in our database.
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2. Toyo Celsius AS2 11.64
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1. Continental AllSeasonContact 2 Exemplary2. Toyo Celsius AS2 Satisfactory
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2. Toyo Celsius AS2 Conditionally recommended
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(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - longitudal
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Wet braking according to EU label
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(Overall rating)Snow traction
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(Overall rating)Dry braking
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(Overall rating)Exterior noise
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Outside noise accoring to EU label
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(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
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Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 7 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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Mutual tests
| Name | Winter | Wet | Dry | Running costs | |||
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| Toyo Celsius AS2 Rating: Satisfactory | 3+ | 2- | 2- | 1– | |||
| Continental AllSeasonContact 2 Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 2 | 2 | 2 | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 38.0 | 43.9 | |||||
| Toyo Celsius AS2 | 40.4 | 51.0 | |||||
| Continental AllSeasonContact 2 | 41.5 | 44.9 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | |||
| Toyo Celsius AS2 Rating: Conditionally recommended | 3 | 3 | 3+ | 4 | |||
| Continental AllSeasonContact 2 Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 2 | 2+ | 3+ | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 36.8 | 50.5 | |||||
| Toyo Celsius AS2 | 39.9 | 59.0 | |||||
| Continental AllSeasonContact 2 | 40.0 | 53.6 | |||||
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| Name | Winter | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | |||
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| Best values in test | 62 | 66 | 52 | 26 | |||
| Toyo Celsius AS2 Rating: Conditionally recommended | 39 | 49 | 39 | 22 | |||
| Continental AllSeasonContact 2 Rating: Highly recommended | 51 | 66 | 52 | 24 | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 37.7 | 45 | |||||
| Toyo Celsius AS2 | 40.9 | 50.6 | |||||
| Continental AllSeasonContact 2 | 40.4 | 45.4 | |||||
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| Toyo Celsius AS2 Rating: Satisfactory | |||||||
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