Royal Black Explorer II

The Royal Black Explorer II is a Ultra High Performance Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

Tire review data from 1 tire reviews averaging 72% over 3,000 miles driven, and 1 tests with an average result of 51st.

Dry Grip 100%
Wet Grip 70%
Road Feedback 0%
Handling 0%
Wear 100%
Comfort 60%
Buy again 100%

The Explorer II is unranked of 147 Summer Ultra High Performance tires.

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51st

Worst Result

51st

Average Result

51st

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Given 80% while driving a Chevrolet Captiva (235/50 R19) on a combination of roads for 3,000 average miles
This review is based on the Royal Black Explorer II in 235/50/19 103Y XL (front and rear).

The tires were fitted within 2 weeks of each other (fronts first). Dry grip is absolutely fine but I don't throw my SUV around. When it's wet grip is fine but some extra care is taken just in case. Wet rating is 'C' but my SUV is somewhat lardy so best to be on the safe side. Can't really comment on handling or feedback given these tires aren't "pushed". So far wear is good but the boots are somewhat noisy at speed - all okay at 60 mph but at 70 mph there's an obvious drone (tire is rated at 72dB). But am I happy? Yes and would buy again.
Helpful 6 - tire reviewed on February 26, 2025