Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 vs Toyo Celsius AS2
- TR Score
- 8.6/10
- Owners say
- 79% · 12
- TR Score
- 8.1/10
- Owners say
- 82% · 6
In the 10 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 finished ahead 5 times and the Celsius AS2 3 times, with 2 level. The MultiSeason Gen 02 had 5.3% lower rolling resistance; the Celsius AS2 lasted 34.8% longer in the wear tests.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 if you regularly see snow and want an all-season that repeatedly delivers better snow braking and traction, with good efficiency. Choose the Toyo Celsius AS2 if your priority is dry braking and strong aquaplaning resistance, and you want the better long-life outlook shown in ADAC and Auto Bild testing.
Where the MultiSeason Gen 02 is stronger
- Stronger in snow braking and traction in Auto Bild (2022, 2023, 2026) and Tyre Reviews (2023).
- Often shorter wet braking, including on concrete in ADAC's 2024 test and in Auto Bild (2022, 2023).
- Usually lower rolling resistance or fuel use in Auto Bild (2023, 2026), Tyre Reviews (2023) and ADAC (2024).
Where the Celsius AS2 is stronger
- Consistently shorter dry braking in every shared test that measured it, typically around 2 to 5%.
- Stronger aquaplaning limits, especially in curved aquaplaning in Auto Bild (2022, 2023, 2026) and ADAC (2024).
- Longer projected tread life in multiple tests, notably Auto Bild (2023, 2026) and ADAC (2024).
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.
MultiSeason Gen 02 vs Celsius AS2 at a glance
| Category | MultiSeason Gen 02 | Gap | Celsius AS2 |
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| Shared tests won10 shared tests | 5 | 2 level | 3 |
| Dry15 measurements | 3 | The Celsius AS2 stopped 3.4% shorter in the dry (10 tests) | 12 |
| Wet28 measurements | 15 | The MultiSeason Gen 02 stopped 2.2% shorter in the wet (10 tests) | 13 |
| Snow18 measurements | 15 | The MultiSeason Gen 02 stopped 4.9% shorter on snow (5 tests) | 2 |
| Ice1 measurement | 1 | 0 | |
| Comfort9 measurements | 5 | 2 | |
| Value14 measurements | 6 | The Celsius AS2 lasted 34.8% longer in the wear tests (4 tests) | 8 |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.6/10 | The MultiSeason Gen 02 by 0.5 | 8.1/10 |
| Owner rating12 and 6 reviews | 79% | The Celsius AS2 by 3 points | 82% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 75% | The Celsius AS2 by 8 points | 83% |
| Pricein the 4 tests that listed prices | Level | Level | |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 55 | 42 sizes made in both | 72 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tyres; a tick marks the tyre 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 10 tests, 2022 to 2026
Each row is one published test in which both tyres ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | MultiSeason Gen 02 | Field | Celsius AS2 |
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| 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | P12 of 15 | P12 of 15 | |
| 2026 All Season Tyre Braking Test - 30 Sets | P11 of 30 | P3 of 30 | |
| 2025 All Season 30 Tyre Braking Test | P16 of 30 | P14 of 30 | |
| 2024 All Season Tyre Market Overview | P22 of 37 | P12 of 37 | |
| 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test | P8 of 16 | P11 of 16 | |
| 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | P13 of 16 | P14 of 16 | |
| 2023 All Season Tyre 35 Set Shootout | P10 of 35 | P16 of 35 | |
| 2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test | P6 of 10 | P9 of 10 | |
| 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | P11 of 15 | P11 of 15 | |
| 2022 All Season Tyre Market Overview | P9 of 35 | P13 of 35 |
Performance profile
17 measurements from the 10 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
MultiSeason Gen 02
Celsius AS2
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 36 m stop against 34.2 m is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 94%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 12 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
MultiSeason Gen 02
Celsius AS2
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
MultiSeason Gen 02
Celsius AS2
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Owners rate the MultiSeason Gen 02 79% from 12 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 tyres 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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| 76.5 | 0.9% | 77.2 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 91.43 | 0.6% | 91.97 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 46.13 | 2.2% | 47.06 | 7-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 39.3 | 8.8% | 43.1 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 58.97 | 3.5% | 61.08 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 72.4 | 1.2% | 71.57 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 11.72 | 0.5% | 11.8 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 77.84 | 4.1% | 80.75 | 1-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2.73 | 22% | 3.34 | 0-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 21.73 | 4.9% | 22.95 | 5-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 5.62 | 13.1% | 6.47 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1,774 | 8.7% | 1,641 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 85.73 | 3.2% | 88.6 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 55.33 | 1.7% | 54.4 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 6.5% | scored | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 3.33 | 2.2% | 3.42 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 19.6 | 7.5% | 21.2 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 3.8% | scored | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 72.2 | 0.1 dB | 72.15 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2,571 | 3.8% | 2,806 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 46,667 | 34.8% | 58,580 | 0-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 7.69 | 5.3% | 8.12 | 3-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 5.44 | 1.6% | 5.53 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 23.5 | 21.7% | 18.4 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 88 | 33% | 59 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 304 | 9.9% | 274 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 tyres 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 Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the MultiSeason Gen 02 scores 8.6 and the Celsius AS2 8.1 out of 10.
| MultiSeason Gen 02 | Category | Celsius AS2 | ||
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| 47 | Dry | 67 | ||
| 74 | Wet | 61 | ||
| 21 | Comfort | 23 | ||
| 62 | Value | 85 | ||
| 71 | Snow | 29 | ||
| 69 | Ice | 13 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| MultiSeason Gen 02 | Category | Celsius AS2 | ||
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| 8.5 | Dry Grip | 8 | ||
| 8 | Wet Grip | 8.3 | ||
| 8.2 | Road Feedback | 7.8 | ||
| 8.5 | Handling | 7.2 | ||
| 8.3 | Wear | 8.5 | ||
| 8 | Comfort | 9.8 | ||
| 7.6 | Snow Grip | 8 | ||
| 6.9 | Ice Grip | 6.7 | ||
Owners rate the MultiSeason Gen 02 79% from 12 reviews and the Celsius AS2 82% from 6. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
- 79%from 12 reviews
- 75%would buy again
- 206,500 milesdriven by reviewers
Overall, drivers rate the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 very highly, praising its confident all-season performance-especially strong wet grip, secure winter traction (including snow/ice), and good stability. Several users also report solid tread life and strong value for money, with many saying they would buy again. The most recurring downside is increased road noise, and a smaller minority report poor hot-weather/dry braking performance and faster aging after extended use.
- Strong wet grip and rain performance
- Good winter capability (snow/ice traction and cold-weather confidence)
- Stable, secure handling and braking in normal conditions
- Good value/price-to-performance
- Noticeable road noise (especially at higher speeds)
Summarised by AI from 10 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 12 MultiSeason Gen 02 reviewsI only have these tyres ' Firestone MultiSeason 2 ' a month or so now and my initial impressions are all positive so far. I had Hankooks for about 4 years and I was very hesitant about changing brands but I'm glad I did. Dry grip is very good and wet grip is very good also, the car feels very planted and smooth. Recommended to others 100%
Toyo Celsius AS2
- 82%from 6 reviews
- 83%would buy again
- 25,800 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers report the Toyo Celsius AS2 tyre 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 tyres.
- 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 tyre 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 tyre 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/tyre, 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 tyre: 55 sizes of the MultiSeason Gen 02 and 72 of the Celsius AS2, 42 of them made in both.
| Category | MultiSeason Gen 02 | Celsius AS2 |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 55 sizes, 13 to 19 inch | 72 sizes, 14 to 20 inch |
| Made in both | 42 sizes 175/65 R14175/70 R14175/65 R15185/55 R15185/60 R15185/65 R15195/50 R15195/55 R15195/65 R15195/45 R16195/55 R16195/60 R16and 30 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B95%C5% | B100% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C81%D16%B3% | C78%D22% |
| EU label noise | 71-72 dB B100% | 71-72 dB B100% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 62 of 62 | 401 of 401 |
| On the market since | 2019 | - |
| Replaced | Firestone MultiSeason (2015) | - |
| Price in the shared tests | Within 1% of each other on average across the 4 tests that listed prices. Each test priced the tyres 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 tyres have been compared directly in 10 independent tests: Auto Bild's all-season tests (2022, 2023, 2026), ADAC's 2024 all-season test, Tyre Reviews' 2023 all-season test, plus the 2022 and 2024 market overviews and the 2023 and 2025 to 2026 large braking comparisons.
Headline, it is a split personality match-up. The Toyo Celsius AS2 is consistently the better stopper on dry roads and is usually much stronger in aquaplaning resistance, while the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 is repeatedly the more capable tyre in snow and often the better braker in the wet.
Overall placings reflect those trade-offs rather than a clear “better tyre”, with both sharing 11th in Auto Bild 2022 and 12th in Auto Bild 2026, but swinging apart in broader rankings like the 2024 market overview.
Conclusion
Across the shared tests, the clearest pattern is dry braking. The Toyo beats the Firestone in dry braking in every test that measured it, typically by around 2 to 5%. That advantage shows up regardless of size, from Auto Bild's 2022 and 2026 tests to Tyre Reviews 2023 and the market overviews. Dry handling is much closer, sometimes effectively level, with small leads swapping depending on the test.
In the wet, the story depends on which wet metric you care about. The Firestone often has the edge in wet braking and wet handling, for example in Auto Bild 2022 and 2023, Tyre Reviews 2023 and ADAC 2024 where it is notably shorter in wet braking, including on concrete. However, Auto Bild 2026 is the outlier in the other direction, where the Toyo is clearly stronger across wet braking, wet handling and wet circle. Where the Toyo is more consistent is aquaplaning, especially in bends, where it repeatedly posts markedly higher limits than the Firestone in Auto Bild 2022, 2023 and 2026, and in ADAC 2024.
In winter performance, the Firestone is the more dependable choice. It wins snow braking and traction repeatedly in Auto Bild 2022, 2023 and 2026 and in Tyre Reviews 2023, and it also beats the Toyo on ice braking in ADAC 2024. The Toyo's snow performance is more variable and in Auto Bild 2026 it is clearly weak, with the longest snow braking of the all-season group and poor traction.
For running characteristics, the Toyo tends to last longer, sometimes by a lot, with far higher predicted mileage in Auto Bild 2023 and ADAC 2024. The Firestone more often shows lower rolling resistance and slightly better fuel consumption in the tests that measured it, and it is also rated the more comfortable tyre in Tyre Reviews 2023 and Auto Bild 2026. Pick Toyo if your priority is dry braking and aquaplaning safety, pick Firestone if you need genuine snow ability and you value efficiency and comfort.
MultiSeason Gen 02 vs Celsius AS2: your questions
Is the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 or the Toyo Celsius AS2 the better tyre?
In the 10 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 finished ahead 5 times and the Celsius AS2 3 times, with 2 level. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the MultiSeason Gen 02 scores 8.6 and the Celsius AS2 8.1 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the MultiSeason Gen 02 or the Celsius AS2?
The MultiSeason Gen 02 led 15 of the 28 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 2.2% shorter in the wet across 10 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Celsius AS2 led 12 of the 15 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3.4% shorter in the dry across 10 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The MultiSeason Gen 02 led 15 of the 18 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 4.9% shorter on snow across 5 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The MultiSeason Gen 02 had 5.3% lower rolling resistance (4 tests) and used 1.6% less fuel (3 tests); the Celsius AS2 lasted 34.8% longer in the wear tests (4 tests). Owners rate wear 8.3/10 for the MultiSeason Gen 02 and 8.5/10 for the Celsius AS2.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 8/10 for the MultiSeason Gen 02 and 9.8/10 for the Celsius AS2.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the MultiSeason Gen 02 79% from 12 reviews and the Celsius AS2 82% from 6. 75% of MultiSeason Gen 02 owners would buy it again, against 83% for the Celsius AS2.
Which is more expensive?
In the 4 tests that listed prices, the two were priced within 1% of each other on average.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The MultiSeason Gen 02 is made in 55 sizes (13 to 19 inch) and the Celsius AS2 in 72 (14 to 20 inch). 42 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the MultiSeason Gen 02 is graded B for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Celsius AS2 B and C.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tyres ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
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