Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP vs Superia Bluewin UHP 3: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP and Superia Bluewin UHP 3 appear in 2 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
How the Superia Bluewin UHP 3 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 82/100, based on 1 test.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP and Superia Bluewin UHP 3 are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.
Which one should you buy?
- You prefer the Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP's brand, sizing or price
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP | Superia Bluewin UHP 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 1 | 1 |
| Best rank | #16 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 31.0 | 9.1 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | — | 82 |
Tire Lab Score
Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP
Superia Bluewin UHP 3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP | Superia Bluewin UHP 3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 36.0 | Avg rank 9.0 1 | Superia Bluewin UHP 3 |
| ☀️Dry | No data | Avg rank 10.5 | Superia Bluewin UHP 3 |
| ❄️Snow | No data | Avg rank 10.7 | Superia Bluewin UHP 3 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | No data | Avg rank 7.0 | Superia Bluewin UHP 3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | No data | Avg rank 5.0 | Superia Bluewin UHP 3 |
💧 Wet: Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP vs Superia Bluewin UHP 3
The Superia Bluewin UHP 3 wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to 36.0 for the Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP.
☀️ Dry: Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP vs Superia Bluewin UHP 3
The Superia Bluewin UHP 3 wins this category with an average rank of 10.5, compared to no data for the Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP.
❄️ Snow: Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP vs Superia Bluewin UHP 3
The Superia Bluewin UHP 3 wins this category with an average rank of 10.7, compared to no data for the Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP vs Superia Bluewin UHP 3
The Superia Bluewin UHP 3 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to no data for the Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP.
🔋 Efficiency: Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP vs Superia Bluewin UHP 3
The Superia Bluewin UHP 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to no data for the Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP or Superia Bluewin UHP 3?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Superia Bluewin UHP 3 ranks higher on average than the Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Superia Bluewin UHP 3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Superia Bluewin UHP 3 ranks better than the Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP appears in 1 independent tests, Superia Bluewin UHP 3 in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
