Toyo Celsius CUV vs Nokian Nordman Solstice Directional CUV tires

Toyo Tire and Rubber Company was established in 1945 in Japan and entered the US market in 1966. Nokian Tyres, a Finnish company founded in 1898, has developed cutting-edge winter tire technology. While Toyo quickly established itself as a well-liked tire partner for the majority of light trucks, compact SUVs, and high-performance luxury cars because of its innovations and quality, Nokian Tyres is renowned for its inventions, which include the first winter tire for trucks in 1934 and the first winter tire with retractable studs.

All-weather tires, the Nokian Nordman Solstice Directional CUV and the Toyo Celsius CUV offer great traction, fantastic handling, reliable traction, and performance year-round. The Nordman Solstice Directional CUV and the Celsius CUV are designed for use on CUVs and SUVs. In addition, these tires are Three Peak Mountain Snowflake certified which means you can use them in moderate to severe winter weather conditions.

Are there any differences in the two tires' performances? To help you decide which tire is best for you, let's compare the Toyo Celsius CUV and Nokian Nordman Solstice Directional CUV using SimpleScore.

Toyo Celsius CUV tires

The Toyo Celsius CUV, with its asymmetric tire pattern and larger outer tread blocks, offers maximum grip in dry situations. In addition to having a 60,000 mile guarantee, Celsius offers up to 31 feet shorter stopping distance in snow than the average all-season tire. For improved traction in the rain and snow, the inner shoulder and tread sections get dense sipes. For effective water evacuation from the contact patch and hydroplaning resistance, three large circumferential grooves are provided. With angled slush grooves and snow claws, 3D multi-wave sipes offer biting edges for extra traction in slick and rainy weather.

On average, the Toyo Celsius CUV scores an overall SimpleScore of 8 thanks to its great handling, reliable longevity, and impressive traction.

Nokian Nordman Solstice Directional CUV tires

An all-weather tire with a 50,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty, the Nokian Nordman Solstice Directional CUV is made for use on CUVs and SUVs. It provides drivers with year-round performance, improved fuel efficiency, and reliable grip. Designed to handle heat, rain, ice, and snow, the Nordman Solstice Directional CUV offers exceptional value for drivers who want peace of mind on every trip throughout the year. Additionally, the low rolling resistance design of the Nordman Solstice Directional CUV improves fuel efficiency, helping drivers save money at the pump.

On average, the Nokian Nordman Solstice Directional CUV gets an overall SimpleScore of 8.5 thanks to its impressive traction, superb handling, and great traction.

Toyo Celsius CUV vs Nokian Nordman Solstice Directional CUV tires on traction

All-weather tires have a unique rubber compound that keeps them flexible in different circumstances and offers innovative tread patterns for superior traction. Three Peak Mountain Snowflake certified, the Nordman Solstice Directional CUV and the Toyo Celsius CUV provide greater longitudinal snow traction. To find out how these tires perform in terms of traction, let's look at the scores of the Nokian Nordman Solstice Directional CUV and the Toyo Celsius CUV.

The Toyo Celsius CUV has a great traction score of 8.5 thanks to its asymmetric tread pattern and bigger outside tread blocks that provide enhanced grip in dry conditions. More siping on the inner shoulder and tread portions boosts traction in the rain and snow. To improve wet traction, three sizable circumferential grooves drain water from the tread, lowering the possibility of hydroplaning. With angled slush grooves and snow claws, 3-D multi-wave sipes offer biting edges for extra traction in slick and rainy weather.

On the other hand, the Nokian Nordman Solstice Directional CUV scores a marginally better traction score thanks to its directional tread pattern with wide grooves. Wide grooves in the tread remove water from the tread to reduce the risk of hydroplaning and boost wet traction. As a result, the Nordman Solstice Directional CUV achieves a traction score of 8.7.

When it comes to traction, the Nokian Nordman Solstice Directional CUV outperforms the Toyo Celsius CUV (8.7 vs 8.5).

ADVANTAGE: Nokian Nordman Solstice Directional CUV

Toyo Celsius CUV vs Nokian Nordman Solstice Directional CUV tires on handling

The aggressive tread blocks on all-weather tires push slush aside and bite into the snow. The Celsius CUV and the Nordman Solstice Directional CUV offer great handling performance and let us see their score.

The Toyo Celsius CUV's internal structure is made up of two high-tensile steel belts and a polyester casing. A spiral-wound nylon cap ply adds stability to the tread, allowing for fast handling. As a result, the Celsius CUV gets a great handling score of 8.2.

The Nokian Nordman Solstice Directional CUV has a directional tread pattern for better handling and achieves a great handling score of 8.7.

When it comes to handling, the Nokian Nordman Solstice Directional CUV gets a better score than the Toyo Celsius CUV (8.7 vs 8.2).

ADVANTAGE: Nokian Nordman Solstice Directional CUV

Toyo Celsius CUV vs Nokian Nordman Solstice Directional CUV tires on longevity

Several variables, like driving habits, tire design, climate, road conditions, and tire maintenance, affect how long a tire lasts. Let us look at the Toyo Celsius CUV and the Nokian Nordman Solstice Directional CUV scores to see how they compare in terms of traction.

Backed by a 60,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty, the Toyo Celsius CUV’s internal structure is made up of two high-tensile steel belts and a polyester casing. Additionally, its spiral-wound nylon cap ply adds stability to the tread, allowing a long-lasting performance, and giving it a reliable longevity score of 8.

Backed by a 50,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty, the Nokian Nordman Solstice Directional CUV has a directional tread pattern and a great longevity score of 8.7.

In terms of longevity, the Nokian Nordman Solstice Directional CUV has a superior score than the Toyo Celsius CUV (8.7 vs 8).

ADVANTAGE: Nokian Nordman Solstice Directional CUV

When to use each

All-weather tires are designed for year-round use (including winter) and offer the advantages of all-season and winter tires, including improved traction in snow and colder temperatures. The Toyo Celsius CUV and the Nokian Nordman Solstice Directional CUV are Three Peak Mountain Snowflake certified and are designed to perform year-round. However, when it comes to snow and ice, all-weather tires may not perform like a proper winter tire.

Which one should you choose?

Which of these all-weather tires best suits your needs? According to SimpleScore, the Nokian Nordman Solstice Directional CUV outperforms the Toyo Celsius CUV (8.5 vs 8). In terms of handling, traction, and longevity, the Nordman Solstice Directional CUV outperforms the Toyo Celsius CUV. To help you make a better decision, let's look at their prices.

Price-wise, the Toyo Celsius CUV is offered at a starting price of $175 per tire, while the Nordman Solstice Directional CUV is available at a starting price of $116 per tire. This means, a set of four Toyo Celsius CUV tires will cost you $700, while a set of four Nordman Solstice Directional CUV tires will cost you $464(a difference of $236).

Based on SimpleScore, you should choose the Toyo Celsius CUV if you:

• Drive an AWD compact SUV like the Subaru Crosstrek, a full-size SUV Chevrolet Tahoe, or a compact crossover SUV like the Mitsubishi Outlander
• Are ready to pay extra for the ‘Toyo’ brand
• Prefer a tire with a better mileage warranty (60,000 vs 50,000 miles limited manufacturer tread life warranty)

On the other hand, you should purchase the Nokian Nordman Solstice Directional CUV if you:

• Drive an SUV like the Acura MDX, a compact SUV like the Dodge Nitro, or a mid-size crossover SUV like the Honda Pilot
• Want better longevity (8.7 vs 8) and traction (8.7 vs 8.5)
• Want better handling (8.7 vs 8.2)
• Are looking for a comparatively less-priced all-weather tire

The Toyo Celsius CUV and Nokian Nordman Solstice Directional CUV are two all-weather tires with differing strengths. The choice you make will depend on your vehicle and the factors that are most important to you, such as cost, traction, handling, and longevity.

Still not sure which tire to buy? Fortunately, SimpleTire is here to help as our helpful agents are more than happy to assist you in selecting the right tire for your ride and budget.