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Hercules Avalanche RT

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EXTREME WINTER CONTROL STUDDED TRACTION HANDLING
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Hercules Avalanche RT



Description

The Hercules Avalanche RT is a studdable winter tire designed for passenger vehicles. It is a product of meticulous engineering, aimed at ensuring drivers experience utmost confidence even in the most challenging winter conditions. This tire is not just about getting from point A to B; it's about doing so safely, efficiently, and with the assurance that you have a tire beneath you that's built for the rigors of winter.

Features & Benefits

  • Exclusive Snow Grip Technology: This integrated feature equips the Avalanche RT with formidable cold-weather capabilities, ensuring the tire remains responsive and reliable even in the harshest conditions.
  • Triple Polymer, Cold Weather Compound: This unique compound enhances the tire's overall traction, steering, and handling in severe winter weather, ensuring a stable and controlled drive.
  • Thin-Gauge Sipes: These sipes are designed to provide increased flexibility and biting edges, resulting in superior control on slippery surfaces.
  • Saw-Tooth Shaped Snow-Grabber Grooves: These grooves are engineered to grab and hold snow within the tread, facilitating snow-on-snow traction, a crucial feature for maintaining grip in deep snow conditions.
  • Pinned for Studs: For those seeking an extra layer of traction, especially on icy terrains, the Avalanche RT comes with the option to add stud pins.
  • Advanced Tread for Greater Grip: The design incorporates thinner sipes in greater numbers, offering increased biting edges for an enhanced grip.
  • Noise-Minimizing Design: Beyond its winter capabilities, the tire's directional tread pattern ensures excellent traction and cornering ability in snow and slush. Additionally, its design is crafted to minimize road noise, ensuring a quieter, more comfortable ride.

Year Released

The Hercules Avalanche RT was released in 2018, succeeding the Hercules Avalanche X-Treme Passenger as its upgraded version.

Regions Availability

The Hercules Avalanche RT is available for purchase in the USA and Canada.

Vehicle Compatibility / Popular Vehicle Fitments

Given the regions in which the Hercules Avalanche RT is sold and its design for passenger vehicles, it would be compatible with a range of popular sedans, hatchbacks, and compact SUVs commonly found in North America. Some of these vehicles might include:

  • Honda Accord
  • Toyota Camry
  • Ford Fusion
  • Chevrolet Malibu
  • Nissan Altima
  • Subaru Outback
  • Mazda 6

Note: Always consult with a tire specialist or the vehicle's manufacturer to ensure correct tire fitment.

Final Thoughts

The Hercules Avalanche RT stands as a testament to what a winter tire should be. Its array of features and technologies ensures that drivers have a reliable companion during the winter months. From its Snow Grip Technology to its noise-minimizing design, every aspect of this tire has been crafted with the driver's safety and comfort in mind.


Detailed Information

Type and Size
Tire Model
Hercules / Avalanche RT
Car Type
Season
Winter
Rim Diameter
14 / 15 / 16 / 17 / 18 "
Width
175 / 185 / 195 / 205 / 215 / 225 / 235 mm
Aspect Ratio
45 / 50 / 55 / 60 / 65 / 70 / 75 %
Construction
Radial
Special Features
Runflat
No
Mud and Snow
No
Extra Load
Optional
Speed and Load
Speed Index
H (max 130 mph) ... T (max 118 mph)
Load Index (max load for a tire)
 

Hercules / Avalanche RT Sizes & Specifications

Rim Model Size Index Features Load range Max rim width Overall width Overall diameter Min rim width Sidewall styling Price
R14 175/65 R14 82T 175/65 R14 82T SL 6.0 6.9 23.11 5.0 BW
R14 175/70 R14 84T 175/70 R14 84T SL 6.0 7.4 24.45 4.5 BW
R14 185/65 R14 86T 185/65 R14 86T SL 6.5 7.4 23.54 5.0 BW
R14 195/70 R14 91T 195/70 R14 91T SL 6.5 7.8 25.0 5.0 BW
R15 175/65 R15 84T 175/65 R15 84T SL 6.0 6.9 23.11 5.0 BW
R15 185/60 R15 88T XL 185/60 R15 88T XL XL 6.5 7.4 23.9 5.0 BW
R15 185/65 R15 88T 185/65 R15 88T SL 6.5 7.6 24.53 5.0 BW
R15 195/60 R15 88T 195/60 R15 88T SL 7.0 7.8 24.29 5.5 BW
R15 195/65 R15 95T XL 195/65 R15 95T XL XL 7.0 7.8 25.0 5.5 BW
R15 205/65 R15 94T 205/65 R15 94T SL 7.5 8.0 25.43 5.5 BW
R15 205/70 R15 96T 205/70 R15 96T SL 7.0 8.2 26.34 5.0 BW
R15 215/70 R15 98T 215/70 R15 98T SL 7.0 8.7 26.85 5.5 BW
R15 235/75 R15 109T XL 235/75 R15 109T XL XL 8.0 9.3 28.86 6.0 BW
R16 205/55 R16 94H XL 205/55 R16 94H XL XL 7.5 8.3 24.8 5.5 BW
R16 205/60 R16 92T 205/60 R16 92T SL 7.5 8.3 25.79 5.5 BW
R16 205/65 R16 95T 205/65 R16 95T SL 7.5 8.0 26.46 5.5 BW
R16 215/55 R16 97T XL 215/55 R16 97T XL XL 7.5 8.9 25.35 6.0 BW
R16 215/60 R16 95H 215/60 R16 95H SL 7.5 8.5 26.14 6.0 BW
R16 215/65 R16 98T 215/65 R16 98T SL 7.5 8.5 26.97 6.0 BW
R16 225/60 R16 98H 225/60 R16 98H SL 8.0 9.0 26.93 6.0 BW
R16 225/65 R16 100T 225/65 R16 100T SL 8.0 8.9 28.5 6.0 BW
R16 235/60 R16 100T 235/60 R16 100T SL 8.5 9.4 26.97 6.5 BW
R16 235/65 R16 103T 235/65 R16 103T SL 8.5 9.6 27.95 6.5 BW
R17 205/50 R17 93H XL 205/50 R17 93H XL XL 7.5 8.3 25.28 5.5 BW
R17 215/45 R17 91H XL 215/45 R17 91H XL XL 8.0 8.4 24.65 7.0 BW
R17 215/50 R17 95H XL 215/50 R17 95H XL XL 7.5 8.8 25.71 6.0 BW
R17 215/55 R17 94H 215/55 R17 94H SL 7.5 9.4 26.38 6.0 BW
R17 215/60 R17 96T 215/60 R17 96T SL 7.5 9.0 27.24 6.0 BW
R17 215/65 R17 99T 215/65 R17 99T SL 7.5 8.9 28.11 6.0 BW
R17 225/45 R17 94T XL 225/45 R17 94T XL XL 8.5 9.0 25.08 7.0 BW
R17 225/50 R17 94H 225/50 R17 94H SL 8.0 9.0 25.98 6.0 BW
R17 225/55 R17 97T 225/55 R17 97T SL 8.0 9.2 26.89 6.0 BW
R17 225/60 R17 99T 225/60 R17 99T SL 8.0 9.1 27.72 6.0 BW
R17 225/65 R17 102T 225/65 R17 102T SL 8.0 8.9 28.5 6.0 BW
R17 235/45 R17 94H 235/45 R17 94H SL 9.0 9.3 25.67 7.5 BW
R17 235/55 R17 99H 235/55 R17 99H SL 8.5 9.8 27.2 6.5 BW
R17 235/60 R17 102T 235/60 R17 102T SL 8.5 9.4 26.97 6.5 BW
R17 235/65 R17 104T 235/65 R17 104T SL 8.5 9.4 28.86 6.5 BW
R18 225/45 R18 95H XL 225/45 R18 95H XL XL 8.5 9.0 25.08 7.0 BW
R18 225/60 R18 100H 225/60 R18 100H SL 8.0 9.0 28.62 6.0 BW
R18 235/55 R18 100H 235/55 R18 100H SL 8.5 9.0 28.7 6.5 BW

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Questions and Answers

  • Leo LeBlanc 16 October, 2020 09:31
    What is the treadwear rating for the Hercules Avalance RT?