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    Toyo Celsius vs Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21

    2026 test data · 11 independent tests · 2 head-to-head

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    Toyo Celsius vs Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21: 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 Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 appear in 11 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 wet, dry. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 6 tests.

    How the Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 performs. It takes the win in snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 5 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 Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in snow and Tire Lab Score. The Toyo Celsius still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Toyo Celsius if

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry

    Choose Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise ice
    • You prioritise noise / comfort

    Test profile

    MetricToyo CelsiusYokohama BluEarth 4S AW21
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeAll SeasonAll Season
    Tests used65
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank8.99.8
    Latest test20202024
    Tire Lab Score83.887

    Tire Lab Score

    83.8
    Very Good · All Season
    87
    Very Good · All Season

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryToyo CelsiusYokohama BluEarth 4S AW21Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 9.8
    Avg rank 10.5
    2
    Toyo Celsius
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 11.8
    Avg rank 12.7
    1
    Toyo Celsius
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 6.6
    1
    Avg rank 5.0
    12
    Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21
    🧊IceNo data
    Avg rank 8.0
    1
    Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 6.4
    Avg rank 5.4
    21
    Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21
    📏MileageNo data
    Avg rank 6.7
    1
    Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 2.0
    22
    Avg rank 1.0
    2
    Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Toyo Celsius vs Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21

    The Toyo Celsius wins this category with an average rank of 9.8, compared to 10.5 for the Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21.

    ☀️ Dry: Toyo Celsius vs Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21

    The Toyo Celsius wins this category with an average rank of 11.8, compared to 12.7 for the Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21.

    ❄️ Snow: Toyo Celsius vs Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21

    The Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 6.6 for the Toyo Celsius.

    🧊 Ice: Toyo Celsius vs Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21

    The Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to no data for the Toyo Celsius.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Toyo Celsius vs Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21

    The Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 6.4 for the Toyo Celsius.

    📏 Mileage: Toyo Celsius vs Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21

    The Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 wins this category with an average rank of 6.7, compared to no data for the Toyo Celsius.

    🔋 Efficiency: Toyo Celsius vs Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21

    The Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 2.0 for the Toyo Celsius.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Toyo Celsius or Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Toyo Celsius ranks higher on average than the Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Toyo Celsius averages a better dry-braking rank than the Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 ranks better than the Toyo Celsius.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 shows better mileage performance than the Toyo Celsius.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Toyo Celsius appears in 6 independent tests, Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 in 5, 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 →