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Hercules Avalanche RT

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CONTROL TRACTION STUDDED EXTREME WINTER 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, catering to the winter needs of North American drivers.

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. Whether you're navigating through a snowstorm or driving on icy roads, the Hercules Avalanche RT promises to provide a clear and confident path forward.


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

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Questions and Answers

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