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Royal Black ROYAL EXPLOYER II

Highway/touring tyre · 235/50R18

from$151.00/tyre
Budget — dependable everyday traction and comfortIn stock at 1 retailerTouring & highway tyres →Prices checked 27 Aug 2026
Royal Black ROYAL EXPLOYER II tyre

Understand this tyre

What the size on the sidewall means235/50 R18
235 · Width
The tyre is 235 mm wide, measured sidewall to sidewall.
50 · Profile
Sidewall height is 50% of the width — a balanced mix of handling and ride comfort.
R18 · Rim
Fits an 18-inch wheel. Must match your rim diameter exactly.

The Royal Explorer II sits in the budget tier and is pitched at everyday Kiwi motorists doing highway and touring kilometres. Royal Black highlights wet and dry traction, stability, and comfort across mixed road surfaces. Available in a limited set of larger SUV-leaning sizes (18 to 20 inch), it's a straightforward touring option if you want predictable road manners without paying premium money.

Wet grip
65%
Description claims dependable wet traction; no EU letter given.
Quiet & comfort
60%
Comfort explicitly claimed; no dB rating to anchor against.
Sports handling
55%
Highway/touring stability claimed; no sport or UHP language.
A good fit if you…
  • Do everyday highway and touring driving
  • Want predictable wet and dry traction on mixed roads
  • Drive an SUV needing 18–20 inch sizes
Look elsewhere if you…
  • Expecting ultra-high-performance or track-oriented handling
  • Needing verified tread-life or warranty data

Which retailer suits you?

Compare prices at 1 retailer
4.8(281)
Discount TyresDiscount Tyres NZ
In stock
$151.00/tyre advertised+ Tyrewise + fitting
≈ $810.60for 4 tyres, fitted
Opening hours
Monday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Sunday
Closed
What customers say4.8281 Google reviews
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    Suze Dyson2 months ago

    Had such a great experience with Discount Tyres Grey Lynn last week! The team were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and efficient from the moment I arrived. They had a new tyre sorted for me the same day, which made a stressful situation so much easier. What really stood out was the extra care, they even put my brand new spare back in the boot, ready to go for next time. It’s those small touches that make a big difference. Highly recommend if you’re after great service and genuinely helpful people!

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    Mark Otten2 months ago

    Have been going here for years. Good guys always mindful of the customer first. Very accomodating with service too if you’re in a jam. Thanks for doing a great job guys! Highly recommended.

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    Tharindu Porage2 years ago

    Three years ago, I chose Discount Tires in Grey Lynn for my tire needs. Just recently, I visited them again for wheel alignment and balancing. As always, they did an outstanding job. Their attention to detail and expertise in ensuring my car’s wheels were perfectly aligned and balanced was impressive. It’s clear that their commitment to quality and customer service is consistent over the years. Highly recommend them for top-notch service and reliable products!

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    Marilyn Murray-York10 months ago

    What Auckland City Toyota- Grey Lynn couldn’t fix in 2 weeks, Discount Tyres Grey Lynn fixed in 90 minutes. After months of going back and forth with Toyota - including a recent process where they had my new RAV4 Adventure for two weeks yet still insisted there was nothing wrong - we went to Discount Tyres Grey Lynn for an independent review, who solved the issue in a single visit. They took the car straight in, went on a proper test drive, and immediately confirmed what we had been feeling all along: the car pulled left more than normal, and you had to hold the steering wheel to the right to keep it straight. Even a Toyota-arranged “independent” test drive at Albany Toyota failed to find the problem because they didn’t test it under the right conditions. Discount Tyres listened with care and attention, investigated thoroughly, and fixed the problem with ease. A simple tyre rotation, rebalance and three test drives later, the guys confirmed the issue was sorted. The car now drives like brand new. No excuses, no delays - just honest, professional service and a vehicle that finally feels safe and right to drive. Nick and Wayne were friendly, efficient, and genuinely cared about diagnosing and solving the problem. I highly recommend Discount Tyres Grey Lynn for their professionalism, goodwill, and integrity. Marilyn and Xaviere

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    Jennie Williams4 months ago

    Wayne gave me the best service. Said he could complete my job in 1.5 hrs, and he did! Great being able to just pop in without an appointment and receive such efficient service. Thanks for helping me get to my lunch date on time !

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About Royal Black

China

Royal Black is a tyre brand produced by Shandong Haohua Tire Co., Ltd, a Chinese manufacturer based near Qingdao. It covers a wide range of passenger car, light truck, SUV and commercial truck/bus tyre sizes and patterns, and holds DOT, ECE, INMETRO and GSO certifications for various export markets.

Passenger car and light truck tyresCommercial truck/bus (TBR) tyresWide size range with ISO9001/TS16949 certified production
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