Hercules Launches New Premium Truck Tires
Hercules Tires announces the launch of two all new premium truck tires – the Hercules Strong Guard HRA and the Hercules Strong Guard HRD all-position tires. The Strong Guard name is new to Hercules’ commercial products and will be used to denote the brand’s premium medium truck tire products.
Hercules Launches New Ironman iMOVE Tire
Hercules Tire & Rubber Co. is rolling out a new Ironman branded light truck tire – the iMOVE Gen2 SUV. “The iMOVE Gen2 SUV represents the latest launch in a sweeping round of product introductions for Ironman this year – making it the best go-to entry-level brand in the market today,” said Jedd Emans, vice
Hercules Rolls Out Ironman RB-12 NWS Tire
Hercules Tire has launched its new Ironman RB-12 NWS all-season touring tire that features a white sidewall design. “Introducing the RB-12 NWS allows us to do a few important things with our white wall offering,” said Jedd Emans, Hercules Tire’s vice president of marketing. “We can offer a distinct, classic look with a cleaner, more
Hercules Rolls Out New Premium Light Truck Tires
Hercules Tire & Rubber Co. has added two new light truck tires to the Terra Trac family – the Terra Trac M/T mud terrain and the Terra Trac T/G Max commercial traction tire. “These are two more tires that exemplify Hercules’ promise to deliver extraordinary value. The Terra Trac M/T and Terra Trac T/G Max
Retired Hercules Executive Dies
Former Hercules Tire & Rubber Co. executive, Steven Buck, died Oct. 12. He was 72. Buck worked for Hercules for 20 years and was tire division vice president and general manager before he retired in January 2006. Buck started his career at Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. and worked for Farmland Industries and Cenex before
Hercules Recalls 90,000 Tires
Hercules Tire & Rubber Company is recalling nearly 90,000 All Trac A/T SUV tires due to a tread defect. Affected tires could experience tread separation causing a sudden loss in air, increasing the risk of vehicle users to lose control, the tiremaker said. Tires in the recall were produced between June 2008 and May 2010.
Hercules Rolls Out UHP Tire
Hercules Tire & Rubber Co. has introduced a new all-season UHP tire, the Raptis R-T5. The 500 AA A UTQG-rated tire is designed to deliver top of the line traction, control and longer wear, Hercules said. The Raptis R-T5 features a high grade silica tread compound and Hercules EvacuTrack grooves for wet traction as well
Hercules Drive Tire Earns SmartWay Verification
Hercules Tire & Rubber Co.’s Ironman I-370 EcoFT drive tire has earned a SmartWay verification. The open shoulder tire features an aggressive tread that delivers long mileage and resists irregular wear. Additionally, the I-370 EcoFT features siped tread blocks for assured traction in almost any weather condition, Hercules said. The Ironman I-370 EcoFT is available
Hercules Introduces Ironman Radial Trailer Tire
Hercules Tire’s Ironman ST-SVP radial trailer tire is now available. According to the company, the tire is an economic choice for trailers, offering the following features and benefits: Specially formulated tread compound prolongs tread life Dual steel-belted construction increases strength, towing stability and overall durability Jointless nylon cap plies smooth out the trailer’s ride for
Hercules Offers New Winter Tire Option
Hercules Tire & Rubber Co. has added to its winter tire line up with its new Hercules Avalanche R G2 studless winter tire. “The high quality construction of the Avalanche R G2 is very sophisticated. Both the design and the compound can accommodate any weather condition, so the tire is especially effective in areas that
