Hercules Terra Trac R/S?

[Shocker]

Has anyone tried these tires? I am thinking that they might be a good choice for VanDOOM. 3 ply sidewall, load range E in 265/75r16 is the plan.

They look like a good heavy duty traction tire with decent road manners. They just came out this year so there is very little info on the web about them. Price is excellent and made in the USA.

 

[jpat30]

Wreckdiver 1321 just posted that he bought a set in 235 85 16 for his Frontier; he had very favorable things to say about them.

 

[mortonm]

Wreckdiver 1321 just posted that he bought a set in 235 85 16 for his Frontier; he had very favorable things to say about them.

I think his are D/T for deep tread which are different than these

 

[Shocker]

Yeah, I think I saw his post on the D/T. They look great, but are a 2 ply sidewall. I really think with the heavy rig like VanDOOM, a 3 ply sidewall is a good idear...

 

[mortonm]

Yeah, I think I saw his post on the D/T. They look great, but are a 2 ply sidewall. I really think with the heavy rig like VanDOOM, a 3 ply sidewall is a good idear...

The R/S are a 3 ply? I like the look of them quite a bit actually. Nice siping too

 

[Shocker]

Not every size. The 265/75r16 are as are a couple other sizes. Otherwise 2 ply.

 

[mortonm]

Good to know, I would think 235 85 would be as well.

Hecules actually has a pretty nice line up of light truck tires

 

[wreckdiver1321]

You're right guys, my tires are D/Ts. So far the Hercules brand has treated me pretty well. The tires have performed flawlessly. My only gripe is sizing differences. My "235/85s" are 30.5", not 31.7". Which is annoying. But they're tough and handle rough stuff really well. Price is great too.

And I would agree on the sidewall. If my truck was a lot heavier unloaded, I'd want a stiff tire with a thick sidewall. I'd still prefer it now actually, for the peace of mind.

 

[mortonm]

You're right guys, my tires are D/Ts. So far the Hercules brand has treated me pretty well. The tires have performed flawlessly. My only gripe is sizing differences. My "235/85s" are 30.5", not 31.7". Which is annoying. But they're tough and handle rough stuff really well. Price is great too.

And I would agree on the sidewall. If my truck was a lot heavier unloaded, I'd want a stiff tire with a thick sidewall. I'd still prefer it now actually, for the peace of mind.

Thays a pretty big size difference what PSI are you running?

My BFG ATs run about 30.7/30.8 right now and have about 30 000 miles on them. I run 45 psi on tarmac

 

[wreckdiver1321]

Thays a pretty big size difference what PSI are you running?

My BFG ATs run about 30.7/30.8 right now and have about 30 000 miles on them. I run 45 psi on tarmac

On the road, I'm at 55 psi. Helps a lot with the squirmy feel. Still not as tall as advertised.

 

[mortonm]

On the road, I'm at 55 psi. Helps a lot with the squirmy feel. Still not as tall as advertised.

Damn that's dissapointing, stioc had the same issue with his duratracs

Did you measure them unmounted?

 

[Shocker]

Hmmm, that is interesting. I am working on getting a set of R/S and see how they are in 265/75-16.

 

[wreckdiver1321]

Damn that's dissapointing, stioc had the same issue with his duratracs

Did you measure them unmounted?

Yep, unmounted. I'll run them for now, but I'd really like to get closer to a full 32". I was thinking of getting the Cooper ST Maxx next time around. That's just if I can get a good idea of their actual diameter.

Otherwise I was looking at 255/85R16.

 

[mortonm]

Yep, unmounted. I'll run them for now, but I'd really like to get closer to a full 32". I was thinking of getting the Cooper ST Maxx next time around. That's just if I can get a good idea of their actual diameter.

Otherwise I was looking at 255/85R16.

So hard to tell actual sizes, I really like the cooper ST Maxx also

 

[greengreer]

Where did you see that they are 3 ply? I am trying to find out if lt235/85r16 are also 3 ply.