King-Meiler AS1 KM 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 King-Meiler AS1 KM and Toyo Celsius AS2 appear in 14 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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 King-Meiler AS1 KM performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
How the Toyo Celsius AS2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. 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 King-Meiler AS1 KM and Toyo Celsius AS2 are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.
Which one should you buy?
- You prefer the King-Meiler AS1 KM's brand, sizing or price
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | King-Meiler AS1 KM | Toyo Celsius AS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 1 | 13 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 25.3 | 9.0 |
| Latest test | 2019 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | — | 89.4 |
Tire Lab Score
King-Meiler AS1 KM
Toyo Celsius AS2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | King-Meiler AS1 KM | Toyo Celsius AS2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 31.0 | Avg rank 8.8 331 | Toyo Celsius AS2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 29.0 | Avg rank 8.5 2 | Toyo Celsius AS2 |
| ❄️Snow | No data | Avg rank 10.2 11 | Toyo Celsius AS2 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 14.0 | Toyo Celsius AS2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | No data | Avg rank 7.5 12 | Toyo Celsius AS2 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 6.8 3 | Toyo Celsius AS2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | No data | Avg rank 8.5 2 | Toyo Celsius AS2 |
💧 Wet: King-Meiler AS1 KM vs Toyo Celsius AS2
The Toyo Celsius AS2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.8, compared to 31.0 for the King-Meiler AS1 KM.
☀️ Dry: King-Meiler AS1 KM vs Toyo Celsius AS2
The Toyo Celsius AS2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.5, compared to 29.0 for the King-Meiler AS1 KM.
❄️ Snow: King-Meiler AS1 KM vs Toyo Celsius AS2
The Toyo Celsius AS2 wins this category with an average rank of 10.2, compared to no data for the King-Meiler AS1 KM.
🧊 Ice: King-Meiler AS1 KM vs Toyo Celsius AS2
The Toyo Celsius AS2 wins this category with an average rank of 14.0, compared to no data for the King-Meiler AS1 KM.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: King-Meiler AS1 KM vs Toyo Celsius AS2
The Toyo Celsius AS2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to no data for the King-Meiler AS1 KM.
📏 Mileage: King-Meiler AS1 KM vs Toyo Celsius AS2
The Toyo Celsius AS2 wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to no data for the King-Meiler AS1 KM.
🔋 Efficiency: King-Meiler AS1 KM vs Toyo Celsius AS2
The Toyo Celsius AS2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.5, compared to no data for the King-Meiler AS1 KM.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, King-Meiler AS1 KM or Toyo Celsius AS2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Toyo Celsius AS2 ranks higher on average than the King-Meiler AS1 KM.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Toyo Celsius AS2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the King-Meiler AS1 KM across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Toyo Celsius AS2 ranks better than the King-Meiler AS1 KM.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Toyo Celsius AS2 shows better mileage performance than the King-Meiler AS1 KM.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
King-Meiler AS1 KM appears in 1 independent tests, Toyo Celsius AS2 in 13.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
