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Royal Black Royal Explorer Ii

Highway/touring tyre · 255/35R19

from$177.00/tyre
Budget — everyday traction, stability & comfortIn stock at 2 retailersTouring & highway tyres →Prices checked 27 Aug 2026
Royal Black Royal Explorer Ii tyre

Understand this tyre

What the size on the sidewall means255/35 R19
255 · Width
The tyre is 255 mm wide, measured sidewall to sidewall.
35 · Profile
Sidewall height is 35% of the width — a low profile, giving sharper steering response.
R19 · Rim
Fits a 19-inch wheel. Must match your rim diameter exactly.

The Royal Black Royal Explorer II sits in the budget tier and targets everyday Kiwi motorists who spend most of their time on the open road or commuting. Royal Black highlights wet and dry traction, stability, and comfort across assorted road surfaces. With no EU ratings or test data to verify those claims, treat it as a straightforward budget highway option rather than a proven performer.

Wet grip
58%
No EU letter; description mentions wet traction generally
Quiet & comfort
55%
No dB rating given; description claims comfort only
Sports handling
50%
Touring/highway positioning; no sport or cornering claims
A good fit if you…
  • Do everyday commuting and highway driving
  • Want a budget-friendly touring tyre
  • Need something for routine wet and dry conditions
Look elsewhere if you…
  • Expecting proven performance or track-day capability
  • Needing verified tread-life or warranty data

Which retailer suits you?

Compare prices at 2 retailers
What you'll actually pay · 4 tyres
Tyre priceTyrewise levyFitting (est.)
Fitted price comparison across retailersDiscount Tyresextras added$915Hyperdriveextras added$955
Price vs ratingLeft = cheaper · up = better rated
Price versus rating across retailersDiscount Tyres — cheapestHyperdrive
Recommended
4.8(281)
Discount TyresDiscount Tyres NZ
In stock
$177.00/tyre advertised+ Tyrewise + fitting
≈ $914.60for 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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  • SD
    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!

    Review via Google Maps

  • MO
    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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  • TP
    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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  • MM
    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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  • JW
    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 !

    Review via Google Maps

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4.6(1,461)
HyperdriveThe best prices on Tyre's Wheels Roof Racks Car Audio 250 Fitting Locations NZ Wide. - Hyper Drive FIND | DELIVER | INSTALL | GENIUS
In stock
$190.99/tyre advertised+ Tyrewise + fitting
≈ $954.52for 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
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday
Closed
What customers say4.61,461 Google reviews
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  • RD
    Roevan Dacanaya month ago

    Huge thanks to TK once again from Hyper Drive for always looking after me whenever I need wheels or tires. He’s helped me out a lot with my Evo, and now with the Eclipse as well. He always provides great customer service, is easy to communicate with, and makes the whole process simple and stress-free. I really appreciate how he always sorts me out and takes the time to help properly. Definitely a 10/10 experience every time — highly recommend!

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    Neta Tomokino5 months ago

    Happy new Tyres for our “Larry” Thanks to this amazing team, safety first, knowledge and care received when we walked in to the Penrose store. Acknowledging the awesome Philip M🙌 for getting through my OCD inexperienced questions, he definitely made our experience memorable.Thank you so much Philip! So whānau if it’s that time to give some love to your cars, make this whānau your first stop, a professional team of amazing humans!!

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  • ST
    Santana Taia2 weeks ago

    Had Jay come out and fit and balance a new set of tyres for me. Top bloke, turned up on time, got straight into it, and had everything sorted in no time. Did a great job and the wheels feel spot on. Really easy process from start to finish. Would definitely recommend Hyper Drive, and Jay especially. Cheers Team!

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  • J
    Joashantia month ago

    Awesome experience with Hyper Drive Mobile this morning. Steve was super friendly and easy to deal with, and made the whole thing really straightforward. He turned up earlier than expected and had the one new tyre fitted in under 30 minutes. Was also stoked to see he’d polished the tyres and topped up the air in all the others too. I didn’t even realise that was part of the service. Such a nice extra touch. Really good customer service and just an all-round great experience. Thank you!

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  • SW
    Sally Wallace3 weeks ago

    I used the chatbot as was so confused what battery I needed. Was so helpful and found the right one. Great service, shipping to my work address, which is an added bonus. Great price for the battery, didn’t know I needed a new one till mechanic flattened my battery.

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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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