Kumho Ecsta PA51 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 Kumho Ecsta PA51 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 Kumho Ecsta PA51 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 1 test.
How the Toyo Celsius AS2 performs. It takes the win in ice, 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 Toyo Celsius AS2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in ice and Tire Lab Score. The Kumho Ecsta PA51 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
Choose Toyo Celsius AS2 if
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Kumho Ecsta PA51 | Toyo Celsius AS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 1 | 13 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.2 | 9.0 |
| Latest test | 2020 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 84.4 | 89.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Kumho Ecsta PA51
Toyo Celsius AS2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Kumho Ecsta PA51 | Toyo Celsius AS2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.3 1 | Avg rank 8.8 331 | Kumho Ecsta PA51 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.7 | Avg rank 8.5 2 | Kumho Ecsta PA51 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Avg rank 10.2 11 | Kumho Ecsta PA51 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 14.0 | Toyo Celsius AS2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 2.8 2 | Avg rank 7.5 12 | Kumho Ecsta PA51 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 6.8 3 | Toyo Celsius AS2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | No data | Avg rank 8.5 2 | Toyo Celsius AS2 |
💧 Wet: Kumho Ecsta PA51 vs Toyo Celsius AS2
The Kumho Ecsta PA51 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 8.8 for the Toyo Celsius AS2.
☀️ Dry: Kumho Ecsta PA51 vs Toyo Celsius AS2
The Kumho Ecsta PA51 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 8.5 for the Toyo Celsius AS2.
❄️ Snow: Kumho Ecsta PA51 vs Toyo Celsius AS2
The Kumho Ecsta PA51 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 10.2 for the Toyo Celsius AS2.
🧊 Ice: Kumho Ecsta PA51 vs Toyo Celsius AS2
The Toyo Celsius AS2 wins this category with an average rank of 14.0, compared to no data for the Kumho Ecsta PA51.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Kumho Ecsta PA51 vs Toyo Celsius AS2
The Kumho Ecsta PA51 wins this category with an average rank of 2.8, compared to 7.5 for the Toyo Celsius AS2.
📏 Mileage: Kumho Ecsta PA51 vs Toyo Celsius AS2
The Toyo Celsius AS2 wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to no data for the Kumho Ecsta PA51.
🔋 Efficiency: Kumho Ecsta PA51 vs Toyo Celsius AS2
The Toyo Celsius AS2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.5, compared to no data for the Kumho Ecsta PA51.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Kumho Ecsta PA51 or Toyo Celsius AS2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Kumho Ecsta PA51 ranks higher on average than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Kumho Ecsta PA51 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 Kumho Ecsta PA51 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 Kumho Ecsta PA51.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Kumho Ecsta PA51 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 →