Nitto Terra Grappler G2 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 Nitto Terra Grappler G2 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 Nitto Terra Grappler G2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 73/100, based on 1 test.
How the Toyo Celsius AS2 performs. It takes the win in 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 Toyo Celsius AS2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in ice and Tire Lab Score. The Nitto Terra Grappler G2 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 noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Nitto Terra Grappler G2 | Toyo Celsius AS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | All Terrain | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 1 | 13 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.2 | 9.0 |
| Latest test | 2022 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 73.2 | 89.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Nitto Terra Grappler G2
Toyo Celsius AS2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Nitto Terra Grappler G2 | Toyo Celsius AS2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.0 2 | Avg rank 8.8 331 | Nitto Terra Grappler G2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Avg rank 8.5 2 | Nitto Terra Grappler G2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 6.7 1 | Avg rank 10.2 11 | Nitto Terra Grappler G2 |
| 🧊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: Nitto Terra Grappler G2 vs Toyo Celsius AS2
The Nitto Terra Grappler G2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 8.8 for the Toyo Celsius AS2.
☀️ Dry: Nitto Terra Grappler G2 vs Toyo Celsius AS2
The Nitto Terra Grappler G2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 8.5 for the Toyo Celsius AS2.
❄️ Snow: Nitto Terra Grappler G2 vs Toyo Celsius AS2
The Nitto Terra Grappler G2 wins this category with an average rank of 6.7, compared to 10.2 for the Toyo Celsius AS2.
🧊 Ice: Nitto Terra Grappler G2 vs Toyo Celsius AS2
The Toyo Celsius AS2 wins this category with an average rank of 14.0, compared to no data for the Nitto Terra Grappler G2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nitto Terra Grappler G2 vs Toyo Celsius AS2
The Toyo Celsius AS2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to no data for the Nitto Terra Grappler G2.
📏 Mileage: Nitto Terra Grappler G2 vs Toyo Celsius AS2
The Toyo Celsius AS2 wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to no data for the Nitto Terra Grappler G2.
🔋 Efficiency: Nitto Terra Grappler G2 vs Toyo Celsius AS2
The Toyo Celsius AS2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.5, compared to no data for the Nitto Terra Grappler G2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Nitto Terra Grappler G2 or Toyo Celsius AS2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nitto Terra Grappler G2 ranks higher on average than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nitto Terra Grappler G2 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 Toyo Celsius AS2 ranks better than the Nitto Terra Grappler G2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Toyo Celsius AS2 shows better mileage performance than the Nitto Terra Grappler G2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Nitto Terra Grappler G2 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 →
