Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Are Royal Black Royal AS II the best budget winter tire? We explain why modern Chinese-made tires meet international quality standards like DOT & ECE. Find out why these budget all-weather tires are a smart choice, what their 3-Peak Mountain Snowflake symbol means for your safety and insurance discount, and how they compare to traditional all-season and winter tires.
We cover a real-world review, discussing performance on a Chevy Volt, the importance of tire load rating (like 98W XL) for heavy vehicles like EVs and SUVs, and why a specific tire tread pattern is crucial for braking distance.
We also share our experience with Canada Tire Pros in Calgary, explaining how their local business model helps keep tire pricing low by relying on word-of-mouth instead of expensive advertising from brands like Goodyear, Firestone, Nokian, and Dunlop.
Get the full scoop on everything from road noise to the manufacturer's warranty and learn how to find your own car's tire requirements. If you're looking for a reliable, year-round tire that saves you money, this is the review you need to see.
0:00 Intro
0:08 Are Chinese Tires Good
0:25 Royal Black Tires Meet DOT and ECE Standards
0:54 About Canada Tire Pro in Calgary and Edmonton
1:25 Benefits of All Weather Tires
1:56 Are All Weather Tires As Good as Winter Tires?
2:12 Why Royal Black Tires Cheaper than Traditional Tires Like Bridgestone, Goodyear, Firestone, Nokian, and Dunlop
2:32 Are Royal Black Tires Good - Real World Experience
2:44 Canada Tire Pro Overview
3:15 Royal Black Royal AS II Tire Pricing
3:33 Tires Specifications Explained in Simple Terms
3:48 What Happens If You Use The Wrong Size Tires On Your Car
4:00 Where To Find My Car Tire Requirements (Door Jam)
4:06 Does Tire Load Rating Make a Difference (on EV's and SUV's)
5:02 Installing Royal Black Royal AS II on Chevy Volt
5:25 Is the XL Designation Important?
5:48 Tire Speed Ratings Explained
6:18 Royal Black Royal AS II Meet Canadian, Americian and European Specifications and are Reliable
6:32 Royal Black Royal AS II Road Noise Measurement
6:57 Royal Black Royal AS II Review
7:28 Are Winter Tires Better than All Season
7:47 Canada Tire Pro Review
8:33 Your Royal Black Experience
8:59 Outro
Are Royal Black Royal AS II the best budget winter tire? We explain why modern Chinese-made tires meet international quality standards like DOT & ECE. Find out why these budget all-weather tires are a smart choice, what their 3-Peak Mountain Snowflake symbol means for your safety and insurance discount, and how they compare to traditional all-season and winter tires.
We cover a real-world review, discussing performance on a Chevy Volt, the importance of tire load rating (like 98W XL) for heavy vehicles like EVs and SUVs, and why a specific tire tread pattern is crucial for braking distance.
We also share our experience with Canada Tire Pros in Calgary, explaining how their local business model helps keep tire pricing low by relying on word-of-mouth instead of expensive advertising from brands like Goodyear, Firestone, Nokian, and Dunlop.
Get the full scoop on everything from road noise to the manufacturer's warranty and learn how to find your own car's tire requirements. If you're looking for a reliable, year-round tire that saves you money, this is the review you need to see.
0:00 Intro
0:08 Are Chinese Tires Good
0:25 Royal Black Tires Meet DOT and ECE Standards
0:54 About Canada Tire Pro in Calgary and Edmonton
1:25 Benefits of All Weather Tires
1:56 Are All Weather Tires As Good as Winter Tires?
2:12 Why Royal Black Tires Cheaper than Traditional Tires Like Bridgestone, Goodyear, Firestone, Nokian, and Dunlop
2:32 Are Royal Black Tires Good - Real World Experience
2:44 Canada Tire Pro Overview
3:15 Royal Black Royal AS II Tire Pricing
3:33 Tires Specifications Explained in Simple Terms
3:48 What Happens If You Use The Wrong Size Tires On Your Car
4:00 Where To Find My Car Tire Requirements (Door Jam)
4:06 Does Tire Load Rating Make a Difference (on EV's and SUV's)
5:02 Installing Royal Black Royal AS II on Chevy Volt
5:25 Is the XL Designation Important?
5:48 Tire Speed Ratings Explained
6:18 Royal Black Royal AS II Meet Canadian, Americian and European Specifications and are Reliable
6:32 Royal Black Royal AS II Road Noise Measurement
6:57 Royal Black Royal AS II Review
7:28 Are Winter Tires Better than All Season
7:47 Canada Tire Pro Review
8:33 Your Royal Black Experience
8:59 Outro
