Toyo Celsius AS2 vs Vredestein Quatrac
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.
Test Results
Independent comparison tyre tests are the best source of data to get tyre information from, and the good news is there have been ten tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Vredestein Quatrac | ten |
While it might look like the Vredestein Quatrac is better than the Toyo Celsius AS2 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tyres are very complicated objects which means where one tyre is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tyres compare across multiple tyre test categories.
Key Strengths
- 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
- Strong value/cost-per-1,000 km versus competitors
- 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
- Consistently high overall test rankings and balanced all-weather ability
Dry Braking
Looking at data from ten tyre tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during eight dry braking tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac stopped the vehicle in 1.55% less distance than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Dry Braking: Vredestein Quatrac
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac was 1.23% faster around a lap than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Vredestein Quatrac
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during four dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac was 0.93% faster around a lap than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Vredestein Quatrac
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac scored 5.26% more points than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Vredestein Quatrac
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from ten tyre tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during ten wet braking tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac stopped the vehicle in 9.29% less distance than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Wet Braking: Vredestein Quatrac
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Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac stopped the vehicle in 7.19% less distance than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Vredestein Quatrac
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac was 3.09% faster around a wet lap than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Vredestein Quatrac
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during four wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac was 5.97% faster around a wet lap than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Vredestein Quatrac
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac scored 7.37% more points than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Vredestein Quatrac
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during four wet circle tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac was 4.76% faster around a wet circle than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Wet Circle: Vredestein Quatrac
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during five straight aqua tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac floated at a 0.62% higher speed than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Straight Aqua: Vredestein Quatrac
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Toyo Celsius AS2 was better during two curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Toyo Celsius AS2 slipped out at a 1.22% higher speed than the Vredestein Quatrac.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Toyo Celsius AS2
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Snow Braking
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during five snow braking tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac stopped the vehicle in 2.22% less distance than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Snow Braking: Vredestein Quatrac
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during one snow traction tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac accelerated 8.5% faster than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Snow Traction: Vredestein Quatrac
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during five snow traction tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac had 7.26% better snow traction than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Snow Traction: Vredestein Quatrac
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Snow Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during one snow handling [s] tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac was 2.61% faster around a lap than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Snow Handling [s]: Vredestein Quatrac
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Snow Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during four snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac was 2.99% faster around a lap than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Vredestein Quatrac
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Subj. Snow Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during one subj. snow handling tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac scored 3.16% more points than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Vredestein Quatrac
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Snow Circle
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during one snow circle tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac provided 4.13% more lateral grip than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Snow Circle: Vredestein Quatrac
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Snow Slalom
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during two snow slalom tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac was 1.75% faster through a slalom than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Snow Slalom: Vredestein Quatrac
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Ice Braking
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during one ice braking tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac stopped the vehicle 3.77% shorter than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Ice Braking: Vredestein Quatrac
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac scored 2.17% more points than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Vredestein Quatrac
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Noise
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during five noise tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac measured 1.07% quieter than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Noise: Vredestein Quatrac
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Tyre Weight
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during three tyre weight tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac weighed 6.58% less than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Tyre Weight: Vredestein Quatrac
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Wear
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Toyo Celsius AS2 was better during five wear tests. On average the Toyo Celsius AS2 is predicted to cover 20.07% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Vredestein Quatrac.
Best In Wear: Toyo Celsius AS2
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Value
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Toyo Celsius AS2 was better during four value tests. On average the Toyo Celsius AS2 proved to have a 30.09% better value based on price/1000km than the Vredestein Quatrac.
Best In Value: Toyo Celsius AS2
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Price
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Toyo Celsius AS2 was better during one price tests. On average the Toyo Celsius AS2 cost 11.33% less than the Vredestein Quatrac.
Best In Price: Toyo Celsius AS2
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Toyo Celsius AS2 was better during four rolling resistance tests. On average the Toyo Celsius AS2 had a 4.02% lower rolling resistance than the Vredestein Quatrac.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Toyo Celsius AS2
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Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Toyo Celsius AS2 was better during two fuel consumption tests. On average the Toyo Celsius AS2 used 0.37% less fuel than the Vredestein Quatrac.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Toyo Celsius AS2
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Abrasion
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac emitted 5.43% less particle wear matter than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Abrasion: Vredestein Quatrac
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Abrasion
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Toyo Celsius AS2 was better during two abrasion tests. On average the Toyo Celsius AS2 lost 28.59% less particle wear matter than the Vredestein Quatrac.
Best In Abrasion: Toyo Celsius AS2
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Real World Driver Reviews
Toyo Celsius AS2 Driver Reviews
Drivers largely praise the Toyo Celsius AS2 for excellent comfort, low noise, and confident grip in wet and dry, with several noting stable snow performance for an all-season. A few report a softer, slightly spongy feel and average handling focus, and one low-scoring review found wet/snow performance uninspiring. Overall, sentiment is strongly positive with comfort and quietness as standout strengths.
Based on 5 reviews with an average rating of 79%
Vredestein Quatrac Driver Reviews
Drivers largely praise the Vredestein Quatrac for excellent wet grip, strong snow and cold-weather traction, and impressive tread life, with many noting quiet, comfortable cruising. Handling in the dry is generally good, though a few find it less engaging than top summer options and mention elevated noise on some cars. A small minority report poor wet/dry grip or noise concerns, but high-scoring reviews emphasize balanced all-season performance and value. Overall, the Quatrac delivers dependable year-round capability with standout wet performance and durability.
Based on 28 reviews with an average rating of 82%
Conclusion
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.
Key Differences
- Wet safety: Quatrac stops markedly shorter in every wet braking test (up to ~14%).
- Handling: Quatrac is faster and more stable in wet and snow; Toyo under/oversteers earlier.
- Winter grip: Quatrac leads in snow traction/handling; Toyo only edges an occasional snow metric.
- Noise/comfort: Quatrac runs quieter and scores higher subjectively.
- Wear and cost: Toyo delivers 16-44% higher projected mileage and better value metrics.
- Efficiency: Toyo typically has lower rolling resistance; Quatrac sometimes consumes slightly more fuel.
Overall Winner: Vredestein Quatrac
Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Vredestein Quatrac has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tyre has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tyre buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tyre industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tyres in the same test.
Why is this important? Tyre testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tyre test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tyre tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tyre Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tyre comparison, Tyre Reviews doesn't.