Tests 72 · 1 test Owners 66 · 41 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 7 in 2024 Classic Car Tyre Test (straight aqua)
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Vredestein Sprint Classic vs Toyo Celsius — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Sprint Classic is ahead, 68–62
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Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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65
Dry
Sprint Classic +1154Why this score
Source Sprint Classic Celsius Professional tests (TWG score) 65 45 Reviews found online 66 66 Dry Braking (% of best) 94% 71% Dry Handling (% of best) 98% 98% -
73
Wet
Sprint Classic +1261Why this score
Source Sprint Classic Celsius Professional tests (TWG score) 78 54 Reviews found online 66 71 Wet Braking (% of best) 93% 85% Wet Handling (% of best) 95% 95% -
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Snow
No comparison72Why this score
Source Sprint Classic Celsius Professional tests (TWG score) – 74 Reviews found online – 70 -
70
Comfort
Sprint Classic +169Why this score
Source Sprint Classic Celsius Reviews found online 71 69 -
73
Noise
Sprint Classic +1558Why this score
Source Sprint Classic Celsius Professional tests (TWG score) 76 52 -
66
Treadwear
Celsius +167Why this score
Source Sprint Classic Celsius Reviews found online 66 67 -
65
Handling
Sprint Classic +164Why this score
Source Sprint Classic Celsius Reviews found online 65 64
Scores at a glance
| Category | Vredestein Sprint Classic | Toyo Celsius |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 68 | 62 |
| Dry | 65 | 54 |
| Wet | 73 | 61 |
| Snow | – | 72 |
| Comfort | 70 | 69 |
| Noise | 73 | 58 |
| Treadwear | 66 | 67 |
| Handling | 65 | 64 |
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Headline score
68
/ 100
Sprint Classic
62
/ 100
Celsius
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Sprint Classic | Celsius | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 94% #6/7 · 2024 Classic Car Tyre Test | 71% #9/8 · 2022 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17 | +23.3 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% #6/7 · 2024 Classic Car Tyre Test | 98% #8/10 · 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test | +0.2 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 83% #5/7 · 2024 Classic Car Tyre Test | 74% #11/11 · 2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | +8.8 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 99% #4/7 · 2024 Classic Car Tyre Test | 100% #4/11 · 2017 All Season VS Winter Tyre Test | −1.4 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 25% #4/7 · 2024 Classic Car Tyre Test | 4% #24/31 · 2020 All Season Tyre Market Overview - 32 Tyre Braking Test | +20.8 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 98% #2/7 · 2024 Classic Car Tyre Test | 83% #11/11 · 2017 All Season VS Winter Tyre Test | +14.8 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 93% #4/7 · 2024 Classic Car Tyre Test | 85% #23/31 · 2020 All Season Tyre Market Overview - 32 Tyre Braking Test | +7.6 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 95% #4/7 · 2024 Classic Car Tyre Test | 95% #7/10 · 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test | +0.5 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Sprint Classic
Pros
- Authentic period-correct appearance for vintage and classic vehicles
- Cost-effective alternative compared to premium classic competitors
- Good dry and wet grip, boosting driving confidence
Cons
- Reports of premature cracking on the inside sidewall after a few years of low-mileage use
- High-profile design makes them sensitive to tire pressures
- Vague steering feedback on the limit due to tall sidewalls
Tire B Celsius
Pros
- Exceptional snow and winter weather performance
- Quiet and smooth ride quality
- High value for money compared to premium brands
Cons
- Some complaints regarding wet traction and hydroplaning resistance
- Softer sidewalls can lead to a bouncy feel or slower steering response
- Faster tread wear reported by certain users compared to competitors like Michelin
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Vredestein Sprint Classic | B · Toyo Celsius |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 52 |
| Rim diameters | — | 14″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | — | 10 - 11/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 440 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 60,000 mi |
| Sidewall | — | Black Side Wall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 - 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
68
/ 100
Vredestein Sprint Classic
62
/ 100
Toyo Celsius
Winner: Vredestein Sprint Classic — better noise, wet and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Vredestein Sprint Classic scores 73 vs 58 on noise.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Vredestein Sprint Classic scores 73 vs 61 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Vredestein Sprint Classic scores 65 vs 54 on dry.
Tire A · Vredestein Sprint Classic
Tire B · Toyo Celsius
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.