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NHTSA-reported issues for hercules avalanche RT
Top issue category: Tires (General)
Most reported: Tires (General) (30) · Tread / Belt (25) · Sidewall (10) · TPMS (1) · Valve (1)
What owners described
Sidewall failure appears in 28% of these reports; about 1.9× as often as across all tire complaints. Percentages are shares of the 46 reports filed against Hercules tires across every line and vehicle that include a written account; a single report can describe more than one problem, so they do not total 100%.
| Reported problem | This subject | All tire complaints | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidewall failure | 28% | 15% | 1.9× |
| Blowout or sudden deflation | 13% | 20% | 0.6× |
| Loss of control, rollover or collision | 13% | 8% | 1.6× |
| Cracking or dry rot | 11% | 9% | 1.2× |
| Premature or uneven wear | 11% | 1% | 8.4× |
| Tread or belt separation | 9% | 13% | 0.6× |
Mileage at failure
22 of these reports state an odometer reading. The middle report is at 24,721 miles, with 8 in 10 falling between 3,800 and 173,414 miles.
In owners' own words
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA about Hercules. Reports are published by NHTSA as filed and are lightly cleaned here only to remove intake codes.
HERCULES TIRES 26575R 116 OWL HERCULES TERRA TRAC A/T 11 WORE OUT WITH ONLY 3800 MILES ONCE and TWICE DEALER SAID I IT WAS BAD DRIVING NEVE IN MY 56 YRS DID I HAVE A TIRE WEAR THIS FAST THEY ARE DEATH TRAPS KOST TIRE CHARGE ROAD HAZARD WHEN IT ALL READY CAME WITH THE TIRE AND DID NOTHING TO RECTIFY THE PROBLEM CAN YOU HELP ME ON THIS PLEASE.
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN EQUIPPED WITH HERCULES ALL TRAC A/T TIRES, SIZE: 265/70R16 (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED WITH A SPARE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT TIRE TECHNICIAN WHO REPLACED THE TIRE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000 AND THE APPROXIMATE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 205,000.
THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 FORD RANGER EQUIPPED WITH HERCULES H/P 4000 TIRES, SIZE: 215/70R14 (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE WAS CRACKING AND EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS RECOMMENDED TO REPLACE ALL THE TIRES. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150 AND THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,400.
PURCHASED TIRES ON 2/27/2013. TIRES HAVE 27,441 MILES ON THEM. THEY WERE ORIGINALLY WARRENTED FOR 40 MONTHS OR 50,000 MILES. ALL 4 TIRES HAVE SIDEWALL CRACKING CLOSE TO THE WHEEL RIM. DOT #'S ARE UTOT HWB 4212,UTOT HWB 5012, UTOT HWB 5012, UTOT HWB 5012
Complaints are voluntarily submitted to the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation and are not verified by NHTSA; they represent owner-reported problems, not proven defects. Counts can be useful as a relative quality signal across comparable tires or vehicles.
Specs
| Brand | Hercules |
|---|---|
| Model | Avalanche RT |
| Season | N/A |
| Type | N/A |
| UTQG treadwear | N/A |
| UTQG traction | N/A |
| UTQG temperature | N/A |
| Mileage warranty | N/A |
| Noise (dB) | N/A |
| Introduced | N/A |
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Available sizes (48)
- 175/65R14
- 175/65R15
- 175/70R14
- 185/60R15
- 185/65R14
- 185/65R15
- 195/60R15
- 195/65R15
- 195/70R14
- 205/50R17
- 205/55R16
- 205/60R16
- 205/65R15
- 205/65R16
- 205/70R15
- 215/45R17
- 215/50R17
- 215/55R16
- 215/55R17
- 215/60R16
- 215/60R17
- 215/65R16
- 215/65R17
- 215/70R15
- 215/70R16
- 225/45R17
- 225/45R18
- 225/50R17
- 225/55R17
- 225/55R18
- 225/60R16
- 225/60R17
- 225/60R18
- 225/65R16
- 225/65R17
- 225/70R16
- 235/45R17
- 235/50R18
- 235/55R17
- 235/55R18
- 235/60R16
- 235/60R17
- 235/60R18
- 235/65R16
- 235/65R17
- 235/65R18
- 235/70R16
- 235/75R15
Hercules avalanche RT: what the numbers tell you
Manufacturer treadwear data for the Avalanche RT is not publicly listed. This is common for OEM-only or track-day tires that don't carry a US treadwear warranty. No mileage warranty is published for this tire, which is typical for performance summer and track-day rubber where the manufacturer doesn't make wear-life claims.
Cabin noise data for this tire is not published by the manufacturer. As a general tire built for the passenger segment, the Avalanche RT is positioned against direct rivals within the same category. Comparing it to a tire in a different category (e.g. summer vs all-season) makes the spec sheet misleading because the design targets are not the same.
Introducing the Hercules Avalanche RT Tire The Hercules Avalanche RT is a dedicated winter tire engineered for passenger cars, providing reliable traction, stability, and control in snow, ice, and slush. Designed with advanced winter technology, the Avalanche RT is built to excel in extreme cold, delivering dependable handling and braking power on the most challenging winter roads. With its optimized tread design and winter-specific rubber compound, the Avalanche RT ensures a safe, comfortable, and confident driving experience all season long. Key Features: Superior Winter Traction: The Avalanche RT features a unique tread pattern with deep grooves and high-density sipes that maximize grip on snow and ice, allowing for enhanced control in winter conditions. Snow Groove Technology: This innovative design technology creates additional biting edges for superior snow traction, helping the tire maintain stability and control even in deep snow. Cold-Weather Rubber Compound: Formulated to stay flexible at low temperatures, the Avalanche RT?s winter-specific compound ensures consistent performance and reliable braking power in cold conditions. Enhanced Water and Slush Evacuation: The tire?s wide circumferential grooves quickly channel water and slush away from the tread, reducing the risk of hydroplaning and improving handling on wet and slushy roads. Studdable Design: Optional stud placement for maximum grip on ice, delivering improved performance in the most extreme winter conditions. Note: Studs sold separately at your local tire dealer. Durable and Long-Lasting: Constructed to withstand harsh winter road conditions, this tire?s reinforced sidewalls and high-quality rubber compound ensure a longer tire life, providing value and reliability for multiple winter seasons. Available Sizes and Fitment: The Hercules Avalanche RT is available in a variety of sizes to fit passenger cars. Check with your local tire dealer to find the perfect size for your specific vehicle model. For drivers facing harsh winter conditions, the Hercules Avalanche RT offers the ultimate combination of safety, control, and durability. With its superior winter technologies and studdable design, the Avalanche RT is the perfect choice for navigating snow-covered, icy roads with confidence and peace of mind.
For an apples-to-apples comparison against direct rivals, see the comparison pages linked from this tire's brand index.
OEM fitment
Vehicles that ship with this tire
2024
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2020
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2026
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2019
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2022
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2021
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2023
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2017
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2006
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2005
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