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Royal Black Royal Winter UHP

Touring Winter Winter rated

The Royal Black Royal Winter UHP is a budget Central European winter tire with favorable projected life, low fuel consumption and good ice braking. Repeatedly weak wet braking, poor aquaplaning resistance and difficult handling are substantial limitations.

The quick answer

Owners say 78% from 1 owner reviews Read the reviews
Tests say 33rd average finish across 3 independent tests Latest: P49 of 50 · 2026 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Value, Dry Wet, Comfort Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated October 2026.

  • 1owner reviews
  • 1,800miles driven
  • 3professional tests
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Tire Reviews Score

Royal Black Royal Winter UHP

6.8/10

Better than 43% of winter tires

  • Medium Confidence
  • 3 tests
  • 1 owner review
Scores of the 278 winter tires we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests3 tests · 2 publications · 2025-2026 43% 100%
Owner reviewsFewer than 5 reviews, so they do not count yet – 0%
Combined 43% 6.8

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other winter tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 10% 30% 3
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 33% 23% 1
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice 82% 18% 1
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 83% 17% 1
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 99% 6% 1
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 3% 5% 1

Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tire was doing. They are not counted a second time.

TractionEvery traction test, on any surface 53% 1
BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 22% 3

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 86% of the test figure. The other 14% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

  1. 2026 2026 Winter Tire Braking Test - 50 Sets Auto Bild · 245/45 R19 P49 / 50
  2. 2026 2026 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 225/50 R17 ADAC · 225/50 R17 P15 / 16
  3. 2025 2025 Winter Tire Braking Test - 52 Sets! Auto Bild · 225/40 R18 P36 / 51
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Tested 3 times by independent publications, the Royal Black Royal Winter UHP averages a finish of 33rd.

3 Tests
0 Test Wins
33rd Average
15th Best
49th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20252026

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2026 Winter Tire Braking Test - 50 Sets P49 of 50

Weak: Wet Braking Winner: Pirelli P Zero Winter 2

YearTestResultAward
20262026 Winter Tire Braking Test - 50 SetsAuto Bild · 245/45 R19P49 / 50
20262026 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 225/50 R17ADAC · 225/50 R17P15 / 16
20252025 Winter Tire Braking Test - 52 Sets!Auto Bild · 225/40 R18P36 / 51

On the full record: Record by disciplineHead-to-head recordEvery published verdict

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Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range58 sizes available

195-315Width35-70Profile15-21Rim82-119 T-VLoad/Speed Index2022First On Market

EU LabelAcross 58 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

72-75dB

3PMSF on every size

Popular sizes225/55 R17
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Royal Black Royal Winter UHP in the wet?
Across the 3 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Royal Black Royal Winter UHP stops 24.2% longer than premium rivals, 17.7% longer than mid-range rivals and 5% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 10/100, and owners rate it 7/10 in the wet from 1 review.
How good is the Royal Black Royal Winter UHP in the dry?
Across the 1 dry-braking test it has featured in, the Royal Black Royal Winter UHP stops 0.1% longer than premium rivals, 0.6% shorter than mid-range rivals and 3.8% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 83/100, and owners rate it 9/10 in the dry from 1 review.
How good is the Royal Black Royal Winter UHP in the snow?
Across the 1 snow-braking test it has featured in, the Royal Black Royal Winter UHP stops 5.9% longer than premium rivals, 0.5% longer than mid-range rivals and 3.7% longer than budget rivals. Across the 1 snow-traction test, it is 2.1% worse than premium rivals, 2.9% better than mid-range rivals and 0.5% worse than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews snow score of 33/100, and owners rate it 7/10 in the snow from 1 review.
How good is the Royal Black Royal Winter UHP on ice?
Across the 1 ice-braking test it has featured in, the Royal Black Royal Winter UHP stops 4.9% shorter than premium rivals, 7.6% shorter than mid-range rivals and 5.3% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews ice score of 82/100, and owners rate it 6/10 on ice from 1 review.
How many miles does the Royal Black Royal Winter UHP last?
Based on test and owner data, the Royal Black Royal Winter UHP is expected to last around 34,548 miles (55,599 km).
More questions about the Royal Black Royal Winter UHP (2)
What is the Royal Black Royal Winter UHP's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Royal Black Royal Winter UHP most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
What sizes does the Royal Black Royal Winter UHP come in?
The Royal Black Royal Winter UHP is available in 58 sizes, ranging from 195-315/35-70 R15-21.
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Royal Black Royal Winter UHP Owner Reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 1 ratings

  • Owner score 78%
  • Dry Grip 90%
  • Comfort 90%
  • Road Feedback 80%
  • Handling 80%
  • Wear 80%
  • Wet Grip 70%
  • Snow Grip 70%
  • Ice Grip 60%

All 1 Royal Black Royal Winter UHP reviews

Score spread across 1 written reviews
78%
Member
Initial Impressions
  • BMW 520d
  • 225/55 R17
  • 1,800 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Average
I’m coming from old Continental 830P winter tires and having new tires, even if they are budget tires, feels as a big improvement. On dry roads they are fantastic, the grip is very good. Recently I started driving them on snow covered roads, country roads and motorways. The only time I feel they are losing grip is when I floor it suddenly on wet or snow covered roads, but I’m used to this as the car is RWD. I drove them on snow covered motorway and I was able to change lanes without having the sensation that I’m losing grip. However, I do drive very cautiously. For me it’s better to change more often budget tires, than buying premium tires and keep them for longer. One the tire is getting old, no matter the brand it will loose grip. I would probably buy them again.
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This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 8
  • Snow Grip 7
  • Ice Grip 6
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