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- 4x4vanExplorer IIII'm running the H-902's in the 245/70R19.5 size, Load range G, on my 2004 Itasca 30'. So far so good (new tires installed by dealer when I purchased 8 months ago). The Hercules load tables are pretty much the same as the Michelin tables. I found them once on the Hercules website, but can't seem to find them again.
- tropical36Explorer
Coach Cleats wrote:
Looking @ 6 Hercules H-902 size 275/70/22.5 tires and wondering if others have had experiences with that name/model?
Best bang for the buck IMO. I've had them before on a gas coach in a smaller size and am now running them in size 295/80R-22.5.
So far so good and really don't see how many ways, one can make a tire without purposely putting their company in jeopardy.
As for Hercules and I've quoted this before....
Cooper Tire Corp. in Findlay, Ohio, manufactures Hercules tires. In July 2010, Hercules Tire & Rubber Co. and Cooper Tire Corp. celebrated 50 years as partners. Hercules Tire was founded in the 1950's and formed its partnership with Cooper Tire Corp. in the '60s
Hercules Tire is the fourth largest tire maker worldwide. Although its products are best known in the United States and Canada, it has received global recognition. Since the company's inception, Hercules has led the industry at various times with tires that range from passenger, SUV, light truck, medium truck, trailer, off-road and a variety of others. - tropical36Explorer
deckie49 wrote:
I just put on a set of Hercules H-902 full steel belted onto my fifth wheel. Haven't used them long, but so far they drive quite nice. I do have a question though... Does anyone know how to calculate an optimal inflation rate to match the tire load??
I'd say to just weigh your rig fully loaded and as it's normally equipped for travel, which would be hitched to your truck. Then use most any set of inflation tables and add 10-15psi for all the variables.
The total weight should be divided by the number of wheels for coming to some kind of a figure on each individual tire and then use the single chart value, since you don't have any duals. - Stormy_EyesExplorerWhen I purchased my used coach, it hadHercules 902 19.5 tires. Having never heard of them, I was thinking of replacing the two oldest tires, thinking sooner rather than later. Having used them for a year, turns out I am fairly happy with them. I will consider that brand when I replace steer tires.
- deckie49ExplorerI just put on a set of Hercules H-902 full steel belted onto my fifth wheel. Haven't used them long, but so far they drive quite nice. I do have a question though... Does anyone know how to calculate an optimal inflation rate to match the tire load??
- crassterExplorer IIWell if this helps any, time and time and time again, asking many many times... Almost every RV'er I've run across that pays attention to their tires prefers either Michelin or Hankook. The other brands not as much. Who knows, they may be good though. If you get them let us know.
- kmb1966ExplorerHave had the 19.5 H-902 (6 tires) since 2012. No problems at all. Ride better than my Goodyear G670 ever did.
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