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Royal Black Royal AS II Test Results

Tire Reviews tests: 1 Tested 2024 to 2026 2 publications

Tested 2 times by independent publications, the Royal Black Royal AS II averages a finish of 24th.

  • 2Independent tests
  • 0Test wins
  • 0Podium finishes
  • 24thAverage finish
  • 0%Field beaten on average
  • 2Publications
Royal Black Royal AS II

2 tests, 2024 to 2026

The latest test

The BEST All Season Tires For 2026/27 P10 of 10

The Royal Black Royal AS II finishes last. Its second-best rolling resistance was excellent, snow braking was a respectable fifth and comfort was acceptable, so it is not without positive points. The wet performance decides the result: it was last in braking, handling, wet circle, straight aquaplaning, curved aquaplaning and subjective handling, and the gaps were large. It needed almost 12 meters more than the best tire to stop in the wet, while the narrow grip window and slow recovery made it difficult to drive. Budget pricing cannot make that a sensible trade. I would choose a stronger mid-range product or a smaller premium wheel size before accepting this level of wet safety.

Strong: Rolling Resistance Weak: Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Subj. Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Circle, Straight Aqua, Curved Aquaplaning, Snow Traction, Snow Handling, Subj. Snow Handling, Noise Winner: Goodyear Vector All Season 4

Record by discipline

Where the Royal Black Royal AS 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 2 P21 of 23.5 7% -
Dry Handling 1 P9 of 10 11% -
Subj. Dry Handling 1 P9 of 10 11% -
Wet
Wet Braking 2 P23.5 of 23.5 0% -
Wet Handling 1 P10 of 10 0% -
Subj. Wet Handling 1 P10 of 10 0% -
Wet Circle 1 P10 of 10 0% -
Straight Aqua 1 P10 of 10 0% -
Curved Aquaplaning 1 P10 of 10 0% -
Snow
Snow Braking 1 P5 of 10 56% -
Snow Traction 1 P9 of 10 11% -
Snow Handling 1 P10 of 10 0% -
Subj. Snow Handling 1 P10 of 10 0% -
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 1 P5 of 10 56% -
Noise 1 P9 of 10 11% -
Value
Rolling Resistance 1 P2 of 10 89% -

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 2 tests. Updated October 28, 2026.

The Royal Black Royal AS II finished last in both independent tests, with wet braking the most consistent concern. In the 2026/27 Tire Reviews all-season comparison it was tenth of ten for wet braking, 37.6% behind the best, and last in every other wet discipline. Auto Bild's 2024 market overview had already placed it last of 37 for wet braking, 62.6% behind the best. Dry braking was also weak, tenth of ten in 2026 and 32nd of 37 in 2024. These results span different sizes and years, so the braking limitation is not confined to one assessment.

There were useful relative positives in the fuller 2026 test: rolling resistance ranked second of ten, snow braking fifth and subjective comfort fifth. The testers considered the snow stop respectable and comfort acceptable for a budget tire. However, snow traction was ninth and snow handling last, so the braking result did not indicate similarly good winter cornering. Wet handling was difficult, with a narrow grip window and slow recovery after grip was lost. Low rolling resistance therefore came alongside substantial wet-road and braking compromises, rather than an evenly balanced all-season result.

Performance Strengths

  • Rolling resistance Minor in 1 of 1 tests
    Details
    • 2nd of 10, 2.6% behind the best, 2026/27 Tire Reviews all-season test.
  • Snow braking Minor in 1 of 1 tests
    Details
    • 5th of 10, 2.9% behind the best; testers called it respectable, 2026/27 Tire Reviews.
  • Ride comfort Minor in 1 of 1 tests
    Details
    • 5th of 10 subjectively; acceptable for a budget tire, 2026/27 Tire Reviews.

Performance Weaknesses

  • Wet braking Strong in 1 of 1 tests
    Details
    • Last of 10, 37.6% behind the best, 2026/27 Tire Reviews.
    • Last of 37, 62.6% behind the best, 2024 Auto Bild market overview.
  • Dry braking Moderate in 1 of 1 tests
    Details
    • Last of 10, 10.7% behind the best, 2026/27 Tire Reviews.
    • 32nd of 37, 18.5% behind the best, 2024 Auto Bild.
  • Wet handling Minor in 1 of 1 tests
    Details
    • Last of 10 on time and subjectively, 2026/27 Tire Reviews.
  • Aquaplaning resistance Minor in 1 of 1 tests
    Details
    • Last of 10 in both straight-line and curved tests, 2026/27 Tire Reviews.
  • Behavior at the limit Minor in 1 of 1 tests
    Details
    • 2026/27 Tire Reviews described a narrow grip window and slow recovery.
  • Wet grip Strong in 1 of 1 tests
    Details

Every test, newest first 2

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2026 1 test
P10 of 10 Beat 0% of the field

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The Royal Black Royal AS II finishes last. Its second-best rolling resistance was excellent, snow braking was a respectable fifth and comfort was acceptable, so it is not without positive points. The wet performance decides the result: it was last in braking, handling, wet circle, straight aquaplaning, curved aquaplaning and subjective handling, and the gaps were large. It needed almost 12 meters more than the best tire to stop in the wet, while the narrow grip window and slow recovery made it difficult to drive. Budget pricing cannot make that a sensible trade. I would choose a stronger mid-range product or a smaller premium wheel size before accepting this level of wet safety.

StrongRolling Resistance WeakDry BrakingDry HandlingSubj. Dry HandlingWet BrakingWet HandlingSubj. Wet HandlingWet CircleStraight AquaCurved AquaplaningSnow TractionSnow HandlingSubj. Snow HandlingNoise WinnerGoodyear Vector All Season 4

2024 1 test

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