Bridgestone Weather Control A005 vs Toyo Celsius AS2

    2026 test data · 22 independent tests · 1 head-to-head

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    Bridgestone Weather Control A005 vs Toyo Celsius AS2: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 and Toyo Celsius AS2 appear in 22 tests, 1 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.

    How the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 9 tests.

    How the Toyo Celsius AS2 performs. It takes the win in mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 13 tests.

    What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.

    Verdict

    The Toyo Celsius AS2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in mileage and Tire Lab Score. The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise mileage

    Test profile

    MetricBridgestone Weather Control A005Toyo Celsius AS2
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeAll SeasonAll Season
    Tests used913
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank4.79.0
    Latest test20222025
    Tire Lab Score84.589.4

    Tire Lab Score

    84.5
    Very Good · All Season
    89.4
    Very Good · All Season

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryBridgestone Weather Control A005Toyo Celsius AS2Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 3.3
    823
    Avg rank 8.8
    331
    Bridgestone Weather Control A005
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 2.9
    372
    Avg rank 8.5
    2
    Bridgestone Weather Control A005
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 6.4
    11
    Avg rank 10.2
    11
    Bridgestone Weather Control A005
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 2.0
    1
    Avg rank 14.0
    Bridgestone Weather Control A005
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 4.8
    322
    Avg rank 7.5
    12
    Bridgestone Weather Control A005
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 8.5
    Avg rank 6.8
    3
    Toyo Celsius AS2
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 7.5
    Avg rank 8.5
    2
    Bridgestone Weather Control A005

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:

    💧 Wet: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 vs Toyo Celsius AS2

    The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 8.8 for the Toyo Celsius AS2.

    ☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 vs Toyo Celsius AS2

    The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 wins this category with an average rank of 2.9, compared to 8.5 for the Toyo Celsius AS2.

    ❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 vs Toyo Celsius AS2

    The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 wins this category with an average rank of 6.4, compared to 10.2 for the Toyo Celsius AS2.

    🧊 Ice: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 vs Toyo Celsius AS2

    The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 14.0 for the Toyo Celsius AS2.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 vs Toyo Celsius AS2

    The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 7.5 for the Toyo Celsius AS2.

    📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 vs Toyo Celsius AS2

    The Toyo Celsius AS2 wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to 8.5 for the Bridgestone Weather Control A005.

    🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 vs Toyo Celsius AS2

    The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to 8.5 for the Toyo Celsius AS2.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Weather Control A005 or Toyo Celsius AS2?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 ranks higher on average than the Toyo Celsius AS2.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Toyo Celsius AS2 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 ranks better than the Toyo Celsius AS2.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Toyo Celsius AS2 shows better mileage performance than the Bridgestone Weather Control A005.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Bridgestone Weather Control A005 appears in 9 independent tests, Toyo Celsius AS2 in 13, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →