Toyo Celsius AS2 vs Vredestein Quatrac 5: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Toyo Celsius AS2 and Vredestein Quatrac 5 appear in 20 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 Toyo Celsius AS2 performs. It takes the win in ice. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 13 tests.
How the Vredestein Quatrac 5 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 7 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 Vredestein Quatrac 5 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Toyo Celsius AS2 still wins on ice, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise ice
Choose Vredestein Quatrac 5 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Toyo Celsius AS2 | Vredestein Quatrac 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 13 | 7 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 9.0 | 5.8 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2019 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.4 | 89.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Toyo Celsius AS2
Vredestein Quatrac 5
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Toyo Celsius AS2 | Vredestein Quatrac 5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 8.8 331 | Avg rank 6.1 111 | Vredestein Quatrac 5 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 8.5 2 | Avg rank 5.3 132 | Vredestein Quatrac 5 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 10.2 11 | Avg rank 5.8 2 | Vredestein Quatrac 5 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 14.0 | No data | Toyo Celsius AS2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.5 12 | Avg rank 6.3 111 | Vredestein Quatrac 5 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 6.8 3 | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Vredestein Quatrac 5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.5 2 | Avg rank 4.2 2 | Vredestein Quatrac 5 |
💧 Wet: Toyo Celsius AS2 vs Vredestein Quatrac 5
The Vredestein Quatrac 5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.1, compared to 8.8 for the Toyo Celsius AS2.
☀️ Dry: Toyo Celsius AS2 vs Vredestein Quatrac 5
The Vredestein Quatrac 5 wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 8.5 for the Toyo Celsius AS2.
❄️ Snow: Toyo Celsius AS2 vs Vredestein Quatrac 5
The Vredestein Quatrac 5 wins this category with an average rank of 5.8, compared to 10.2 for the Toyo Celsius AS2.
🧊 Ice: Toyo Celsius AS2 vs Vredestein Quatrac 5
The Toyo Celsius AS2 wins this category with an average rank of 14.0, compared to no data for the Vredestein Quatrac 5.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Toyo Celsius AS2 vs Vredestein Quatrac 5
The Vredestein Quatrac 5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 7.5 for the Toyo Celsius AS2.
📏 Mileage: Toyo Celsius AS2 vs Vredestein Quatrac 5
The Vredestein Quatrac 5 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 6.8 for the Toyo Celsius AS2.
🔋 Efficiency: Toyo Celsius AS2 vs Vredestein Quatrac 5
The Vredestein Quatrac 5 wins this category with an average rank of 4.2, compared to 8.5 for the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Toyo Celsius AS2 or Vredestein Quatrac 5?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Vredestein Quatrac 5 ranks higher on average than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Vredestein Quatrac 5 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 Vredestein Quatrac 5 ranks better than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Vredestein Quatrac 5 shows better mileage performance than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Toyo Celsius AS2 appears in 13 independent tests, Vredestein Quatrac 5 in 7.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →