Hercules adds H-402 to H-Series

FINDLAY, Ohio (March 4, 2015) — Hercules Tire & Rubber Co. has added the Hercules H-402 wide-base mixed-service tire to its H-Series medium truck tire line-up.

The H-402 is available in a 20-ply 445/65R22.5 size.

Appropriate for highway or mixed-surface driving in all weather conditions, Hercules said the H-402 provides resistance to rapid wear from cutting, chipping and tearing, giving durability at high speeds. Additionally, the aggressive wide-base grooves help prevent stone trapping, reducing casing damage due to stone drilling and, thereby, promoting higher yield recaps.

“We put this tire to the test to see how much it can offer and it surpassed all of our expectations,” said Pat Tripp, director of TBR product and purchasing for Findlay-based Hercules Tire.

“The H-402 is one tough tire and a tremendous value. This additional size will enable our customers to capture additional dump, cement, refuse, municipal and other wide base fitments.”

The H-402 carries a limited warranty of 60 months coverage against defects in workmanship or materials, with a replacement period of 50 percent original tread life if the tire becomes unserviceable due to workmanship or material defects, the company said.

Hercules, a subsidiary of American Tire Distributors Holdings Inc., did not identify the tire's manufacturer or country of origin.