Pirelli Carrier All Season 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 Pirelli Carrier All Season and Toyo Celsius AS2 appear in 15 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 Pirelli Carrier All Season performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 2 tests.
How the Toyo Celsius AS2 performs. It takes the win in ice, 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 ice and Tire Lab Score. The Pirelli Carrier All Season 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
Test profile
| Metric | Pirelli Carrier All Season | Toyo Celsius AS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 2 | 13 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.1 | 9.0 |
| Latest test | 2020 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 86.2 | 89.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Pirelli Carrier All Season
Toyo Celsius AS2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Pirelli Carrier All Season | Toyo Celsius AS2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 2.8 12 | Avg rank 8.8 331 | Pirelli Carrier All Season |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 1.3 31 | Avg rank 8.5 2 | Pirelli Carrier All Season |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 7.2 | Avg rank 10.2 11 | Pirelli Carrier All Season |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 14.0 | Toyo Celsius AS2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.6 11 | Avg rank 7.5 12 | Pirelli Carrier All Season |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 6.8 3 | Toyo Celsius AS2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.0 | Avg rank 8.5 2 | Pirelli Carrier All Season |
💧 Wet: Pirelli Carrier All Season vs Toyo Celsius AS2
The Pirelli Carrier All Season wins this category with an average rank of 2.8, compared to 8.8 for the Toyo Celsius AS2.
☀️ Dry: Pirelli Carrier All Season vs Toyo Celsius AS2
The Pirelli Carrier All Season wins this category with an average rank of 1.3, compared to 8.5 for the Toyo Celsius AS2.
❄️ Snow: Pirelli Carrier All Season vs Toyo Celsius AS2
The Pirelli Carrier All Season wins this category with an average rank of 7.2, compared to 10.2 for the Toyo Celsius AS2.
🧊 Ice: Pirelli Carrier All Season vs Toyo Celsius AS2
The Toyo Celsius AS2 wins this category with an average rank of 14.0, compared to no data for the Pirelli Carrier All Season.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Pirelli Carrier All Season vs Toyo Celsius AS2
The Pirelli Carrier All Season wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to 7.5 for the Toyo Celsius AS2.
📏 Mileage: Pirelli Carrier All Season vs Toyo Celsius AS2
The Toyo Celsius AS2 wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to no data for the Pirelli Carrier All Season.
🔋 Efficiency: Pirelli Carrier All Season vs Toyo Celsius AS2
The Pirelli Carrier All Season wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 8.5 for the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Pirelli Carrier All Season or Toyo Celsius AS2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli Carrier All Season ranks higher on average than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Pirelli Carrier All Season 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 Pirelli Carrier All Season 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 Pirelli Carrier All Season.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Pirelli Carrier All Season appears in 2 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 →
