Toyo Celsius vs Vredestein Quatrac: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Toyo Celsius and Vredestein Quatrac appear in 22 tests, 2 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. 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 performs. It takes the win in snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 6 tests.
How the Vredestein Quatrac performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 16 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 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Toyo Celsius still wins on snow, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Vredestein Quatrac if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | Toyo Celsius | Vredestein Quatrac |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 6 | 16 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 8.9 | 6.5 |
| Latest test | 2020 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 83.8 | 89.9 |
Tire Lab Score
Toyo Celsius
Vredestein Quatrac
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Toyo Celsius | Vredestein Quatrac | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 9.8 | Avg rank 5.1 892 | Vredestein Quatrac |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 11.8 | Avg rank 5.7 126 | Vredestein Quatrac |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 6.6 1 | Avg rank 6.8 22 | Toyo Celsius |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 11.0 | Vredestein Quatrac |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.4 | Avg rank 6.9 24 | Toyo Celsius |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 7.2 2 | Vredestein Quatrac |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 2.0 22 | Avg rank 6.3 11 | Toyo Celsius |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Toyo Celsius vs Vredestein Quatrac
The Vredestein Quatrac wins this category with an average rank of 5.1, compared to 9.8 for the Toyo Celsius.
☀️ Dry: Toyo Celsius vs Vredestein Quatrac
The Vredestein Quatrac wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 11.8 for the Toyo Celsius.
❄️ Snow: Toyo Celsius vs Vredestein Quatrac
The Toyo Celsius wins this category with an average rank of 6.6, compared to 6.8 for the Vredestein Quatrac.
🧊 Ice: Toyo Celsius vs Vredestein Quatrac
The Vredestein Quatrac wins this category with an average rank of 11.0, compared to no data for the Toyo Celsius.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Toyo Celsius vs Vredestein Quatrac
The Toyo Celsius wins this category with an average rank of 6.4, compared to 6.9 for the Vredestein Quatrac.
📏 Mileage: Toyo Celsius vs Vredestein Quatrac
The Vredestein Quatrac wins this category with an average rank of 7.2, compared to no data for the Toyo Celsius.
🔋 Efficiency: Toyo Celsius vs Vredestein Quatrac
The Toyo Celsius wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 6.3 for the Vredestein Quatrac.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Toyo Celsius or Vredestein Quatrac?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Vredestein Quatrac ranks higher on average than the Toyo Celsius.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Vredestein Quatrac averages a better dry-braking rank than the Toyo Celsius across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Toyo Celsius ranks better than the Vredestein Quatrac.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Vredestein Quatrac shows better mileage performance than the Toyo Celsius.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Toyo Celsius appears in 6 independent tests, Vredestein Quatrac in 16, with 2 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →