Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 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 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 and Toyo Celsius AS2 appear in 48 tests, 9 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 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 93/100, based on 35 tests.
How the Toyo Celsius AS2 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. 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 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Toyo Celsius AS2 making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prefer the Toyo Celsius AS2's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | Toyo Celsius AS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 35 | 13 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.7 | 9.0 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 92.7 | 89.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
Toyo Celsius AS2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | Toyo Celsius AS2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.0 81122 | Avg rank 8.8 331 | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.2 345 | Avg rank 8.5 2 | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.5 5623 | Avg rank 10.2 11 | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Avg rank 14.0 | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.6 998 | Avg rank 7.5 12 | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 6.5 212 | Avg rank 6.8 3 | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.4 33 | Avg rank 8.5 2 | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 9 independent tests:
- 20242024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test
- 20242024 All Season Tyre Market Overview
- 20242024 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test
- 20232023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
- 20232023 All Season Tyre 35 Set Shootout
- 20232023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
- 20222022 All Season Tyre Market Overview
- 20222022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
- 20222022 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test
💧 Wet: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Toyo Celsius AS2
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 8.8 for the Toyo Celsius AS2.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Toyo Celsius AS2
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 7.2, compared to 8.5 for the Toyo Celsius AS2.
❄️ Snow: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Toyo Celsius AS2
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 10.2 for the Toyo Celsius AS2.
🧊 Ice: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Toyo Celsius AS2
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 14.0 for the Toyo Celsius AS2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Toyo Celsius AS2
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 7.5 for the Toyo Celsius AS2.
📏 Mileage: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Toyo Celsius AS2
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 6.8 for the Toyo Celsius AS2.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Toyo Celsius AS2
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.4, compared to 8.5 for the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 or Toyo Celsius AS2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 ranks higher on average than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 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 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 ranks better than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 shows better mileage performance than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 appears in 35 independent tests, Toyo Celsius AS2 in 13, with 9 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 →
