Toyo Celsius Test Results
Tested 8 times by independent publications, the Toyo Celsius averages a finish of 12th. Its strongest discipline is Wet Braking, beating 26% of the field across 6 tests; its weakest is Dry Braking, at 12% across 6 tests.
- 8Independent tests
- 0Test wins
- 0Podium finishes
- 12thAverage finish
- 22%Field beaten on average
- 5Publications
8 tests, 2017 to 2020
- Test win
- Second
- Third
- Average 22%
2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test P10 of 11
Record by discipline
Where the Toyo Celsius finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tyres. Field beaten is the share of the other tyres it outranked in that measurement.
| Discipline | Tests | Avg finish | Field beaten | Firsts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | ||||
| Dry Braking Weak | 6 | P15.5 of 18.2 | 12% | - |
| Dry Handling | 4 | P7.3 of 11.3 | 41% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking Strong | 6 | P11.8 of 18.2 | 26% | - |
| Wet Handling | 4 | P9 of 11.3 | 21% | - |
| Straight Aqua | 4 | P10.5 of 11.3 | 7% | - |
| Snow | ||||
| Snow Braking | 4 | P6 of 11.3 | 49% | - |
| Snow Traction | 2 | P8.5 of 12.5 | 35% | - |
| Snow Handling | 4 | P6.8 of 11 | 43% | - |
| Comfort | ||||
| Noise | 4 | P6.8 of 11.3 | 45% | 1 |
| Value | ||||
| Rolling Resistance | 4 | P10.3 of 11.3 | 11% | - |
Head-to-head record
Overall finishing position against the tyres that have most often shared a test with the Toyo Celsius. Only tyres tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 0 | 6 | - | 0% | |
| 6 | 0 | 6 | - | 0% | |
| 6 | 0 | 6 | - | 0% | |
| 5 | 0 | 5 | - | 0% | |
| 5 | 0 | 5 | - | 0% | |
| 5 | 0 | 5 | - | 0% | |
| 4 | 1 | 3 | - | 25% | |
| 4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% | |
| 3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% | |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% | |
| 3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% | |
| 3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% | |
| 3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% | |
| 3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% | |
| 3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
Performance Analysis
Drawn from 8 tests. Updated November 9, 2025.
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 tyre's best relative showings occur in snow braking/handling, while worst areas are wet/dry braking and aquaplaning.
Performance Strengths
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Snow braking
Strong
in 2 of 3 tests
Details
Short snow braking distances, stable dry handling, low price
- 2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test (2020)Good snow braking, very low noise
- 2017 Auto Express All Season Tyre Test (2017)
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Road noise
Minor
in 1 of 3 tests
Details
Good snow braking, very low noise
- 2017 Auto Express All Season Tyre Test (2017)
Performance Weaknesses
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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-tyre (Test 2)
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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-tyre (Test 2)
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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)
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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)
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Behaviour at the limit
Strong
in 2 of 3 tests
Details
Average aquaplaning resistance, long wet and dry braking, understeer in the wet
- 2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test (2020)understeer in the wet and dry
- 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test (2019)
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Rolling resistance
Strong
in 2 of 3 tests
Details
high fuel use
- 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test (2019)Highest rolling resistance on test
- 2017 Auto Express All Season Tyre Test (2017)
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Dry braking
Minor
in 1 of 3 tests
Details
Average aquaplaning resistance, long wet and dry braking, understeer in the wet
- 2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test (2020)
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Wet braking
Minor
in 1 of 3 tests
Details
Average aquaplaning resistance, long wet and dry braking, understeer in the wet
- 2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test (2020)
Do owners agree with the tests?
Every tester write-up on the Toyo Celsius (3 tests) and 17 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.
Where owners and testers agree
- Snow traction strength in 1 of 3 tests 11 praise, 1 criticise of 17 reviews · Read those reviews
- Road noise strength in 1 of 3 tests 5 praise, 0 criticise of 17 reviews · Read those reviews
- Dry handling strength in 1 of 3 tests 3 praise, 0 criticise of 17 reviews · Read those reviews
Where they disagree
- Wet grip weakness in 1 of 3 tests 7 praise, 2 criticise of 17 reviews · Read those reviews
- Dry grip weakness in 1 of 3 tests 6 praise, 1 criticise of 17 reviews · Read those reviews
Raised by owners, not by any test of this tyre
- Tread life no test mentions it 6 praise, 0 criticise of 17 reviews · Read those reviews
- Cold-weather grip no test mentions it 3 praise, 1 criticise of 17 reviews · Read those reviews
- Ice grip no test mentions it 3 praise, 0 criticise of 17 reviews · Read those reviews
- Ride comfort no test mentions it 3 praise, 0 criticise of 17 reviews · Read those reviews
Flagged by testers, not mentioned by owners
- Rolling resistance weakness in 2 of 3 tests no owner mentions it
Every test, newest first 8
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
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