Royal Black Royal AS II review
The Royal Black Royal AS II is perceived as a high-value, budget-friendly all-season tire that delivers surprising performance in winter conditions. Users report that the tire maintains flexibility in sub-zero temperatures, providing reliable traction and grip that exceeds expectations for its price point.
Owners rate it 19.4 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 on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
85%By road tests
65.6%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 1 owner review across retailers and review sites.
The Royal Black Royal AS II is perceived as a high-value, budget-friendly all-season tire that delivers surprising performance in winter conditions. Users report that the tire maintains flexibility in sub-zero temperatures, providing reliable traction and grip that exceeds expectations for its price point.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Strong traction and grip in deep snow
- Maintains suppleness in freezing temperatures
- No negative impact on fuel economy compared to summer tires
Cons
- Limited long-term durability data available
- Brand perception as a budget-tier option
Worth knowing
- Performance noted as particularly effective on AWD SUVs like the Honda CR-V in 235/65R17 sizing.
- Users transitioning from premium summer tires (e.g., Dunlop SP Sportmaxx) reported a noticeable improvement in winter capability.
2 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
The BEST All Season tires For 2026/27 · 225/40 R18
10th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 10th of 10 | |
| Wet Circle | 10th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 9th of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 9th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 10th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 10th of 10 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 10th of 10 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 9th of 10 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 7th of 10 | |
| Noise | 9th of 10 |
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 |