Royal Black Royal AS II review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Owners 66 · 81 reviews analysed Road tests 37 · 1 test
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The Royal Black Royal AS II generally receives favorable reviews from users, who praise its exceptional affordability and surprisingly robust performance across various weather conditions. Drivers note reliable traction in both wet and snowy environments, alongside a smooth, quiet ride that handles local road imperfections well.
Owners rate it 29.2 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
66/100From 81 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
37/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
Royal Black Royal AS II specs & sizes
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 81 owner reviews found online.
The Royal Black Royal AS II generally receives favorable reviews from users, who praise its exceptional affordability and surprisingly robust performance across various weather conditions. Drivers note reliable traction in both wet and snowy environments, alongside a smooth, quiet ride that handles local road imperfections well.
Pros
- Exceptional value and budget-friendly pricing
- Strong grip and reliable performance in wet and snowy conditions
- Quiet and smooth ride comfort
- Good durability against local potholes
Cons
- Slight initial tire noise that typically subsides after a break-in period
- Long-term wear and longevity remain to be fully tested by users
Worth knowing
- Users operating SUV models, specifically on 235/65R17 sizes, reported notable improvements in winter traction and maintained fuel efficiency compared to previous summer tires.
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1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2024 All Season tire Market Overview · 225/50 R17
37th of 37
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 37th of 37 | |
| Dry Braking | 33rd of 37 |
Source: Auto Bild
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