P51 of 52
Beat 2% of the field
Royal Black Explorer II Test Results
2025
1 publication
Tested 1 times by independent publications, the Royal Black Explorer II averages a finish of 51st.
- 1Independent tests
- 0Test wins
- 0Podium finishes
- 51stAverage finish
- 2%Field beaten on average
- 1Publications
1 test in 2025
The latest test
2025 Summer Tire Test Shootout P51 of 52
Record by discipline
Where the Royal Black Explorer II finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.
| Discipline | Tests | Avg finish | Field beaten | Firsts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | ||||
| Dry Braking | 1 | P50 of 52 | 4% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 1 | P51 of 52 | 2% | - |
Performance Analysis
Drawn from 1 tests. Updated October 28, 2026.
The Royal Black Explorer II finished 51st of 52 in the 2025 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test Shootout in 225/40 R18. Both braking results were near the bottom of the field: dry braking placed 50th at 38.4 meters, 17.8% longer than the best.
Wet braking was weaker still, 51st at 38.6 meters, with a 40.9% deficit to the shortest stop. This single braking comparison establishes clear stopping-distance weaknesses in both conditions, particularly the wet, but gives no basis for assessing cornering, aquaplaning, comfort, noise or tread life.
Performance Weaknesses
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Wet braking
Minor
Details
- 51st of 52 at 38.6 m, 40.9% longer than best, 2025 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test Shootout
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Dry braking
Minor
Details
- 50th of 52 at 38.4 m, 17.8% longer than best, 2025 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test Shootout
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Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
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