Hercules H-901

[LilRedLX92]

Anyone have any feedback on these? A good friend of mine uses these tires on his cattle trailer and loves them. Good for a Montana 3911 FB?

Hercules H-901 ST235/80R16 G/14 ply

https://www.giga-tires.com/235-80-16...tirecode/95133

[mlh]

I’m sure he has had good luck with them but he isn’t using them the way we would. You don’t see cattle trailers spending all day on a hot interstate at 65 mph with 12000 pounds on them.
Lynwood

[LilRedLX92]

Originally Posted by mlh

I’m sure he has had good luck with them but he isn’t using them the way we would. You don’t see cattle trailers spending all day on a hot interstate at 65 mph with 12000 pounds on them.
Lynwood

Well, I appreciate the response, but not sure if that helps at all? Does this mean that you have used these and they are not OK in our application? They are G rated 14 ply tires, so why would they be any different than any other G rated tire?

[Martin the Cat]

Originally Posted by mlh

I’m sure he has had good luck with them but he isn’t using them the way we would. You don’t see cattle trailers spending all day on a hot interstate at 65 mph with 12000 pounds on them.
Lynwood

I just had to replace all 4 tires on my Montana - you should look at BOAR TIRE (https://www.boarwheel.com/) or (https://www.facebook.com/boarwheel/)

These are heavy-duty wheels/rims and 19.5 tires. Similar to what is used on commercial delivery trucks. We happened to be in Rapid City SD when we found that our tires were showing the steel belts (not good). We visited with a few folks about where to get tires, most every one talked about how good Boar Tires were. We even got unsolicited comments from people after we had them installed - about what a good choice they were. We just finished a 30 day 6,500 mile trip from the Midwest to the Pacific coast and back. They performed great! You should take a look at them.

Boar Wheel - 27024 HWY 385 - Hot Springs SD 57747
(888) 619-5622 -- (605) 745-4722
info@boarwheel.com

[Carl n Susan]

Originally Posted by Martin the Cat

.....These are heavy-duty wheels/rims and 19.5 tires. Similar to what is used on commercial delivery trucks....

Did you mean to say 17.5" tires? That is the usual replacement rim for a Montana. It seems 19.5" would have issues with the top of the wheel well.

[PSFORD99]

Originally Posted by Carl n Susan

Did you mean to say 17.5" tires? That is the usual replacement rim for a Montana. It seems 19.5" would have issues with the top of the wheel well.

Looking at their website all I saw was 19.5 .

[Martin the Cat]

Originally Posted by Carl n Susan

Did you mean to say 17.5" tires? That is the usual replacement rim for a Montana. It seems 19.5" would have issues with the top of the wheel well.

It is actually a 19.5 wheel. Their CRUISER 67 WHEEL/TIRE CONVERSION - CONVERT 235/(80 OR 85)R16 TO 225 OR 245/70R19.5. The diameter is the same as 235 80R16's that I had on my Montana. The side wall is shorter - plus it gives the tire better stability when turning. The have either Continentals or Michelins. I have the Michelin 225/70R19.5 Pilot XZE. The outer diameter 32.2". There was maybe a 1/4" difference. The 19.5's fit perfect.

This isn't an ad...I am a real user that on our last trip had to replace all 4 tires.

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[mhs4771]

I've seen post on those tires, but the poster has never returned to give a report good or bad, so you might be on your own, while many good posts and results on the Sailun 637s

[LilRedLX92]

Originally Posted by mhs4771

I've seen post on those tires, but the poster has never returned to give a report good or bad, so you might be on your own, while many good posts and results on the Sailun 637s

I will check them out, thank you!!!

[LilRedLX92]

Sooooo...... I do just a Google search and Sailun are made in China and Hercules are made by Cooper Tire in the USA. Hmmmmmmm......

[Eagleback]

Originally Posted by LilRedLX92

Sooooo...... I do just a Google search and Sailun are made in China and Hercules are made by Cooper Tire in the USA. Hmmmmmmm......

Hercules are made in Thailand. by cooper tire.

[LilRedLX92]

I found the Hercules H-901's at a local dealer, I am buying (5). Can any of you hook me up with the best way to add TPMS to these? I have a 2022 2500HD and not sure if I should buy the GM sensors or the ones on eBay? I know the GM ones are more expensive than the ones on eBay, but I am willing to pay more if I only have to do it once.

[dieselguy]

Sadly "Made in USA" really doesn't hold the weight that that declaration did 20 years ago. You have to look closely to see if it was made in the USA or "ASSEMBLED" in the USA. But I'm getting a bit far off the tire subject here. I've used Hercules truck tires in the past. They are pretty stiff as in ride comfort but have good tread life. When you get right down to it, Hercules and Cooper tires partner in the manuf of tires.

[1retired06]

I used them on our second Montana. No problem except at least back then, special order for a replacement. Was very happy with them. Did run hard.

[432bartman]

Dang that's a great price for those G rated trailer tires. About the same as the Sailuns. I'll have to remember those.

[Skw774]

I think they are a good tire, 14 ply is what it is. just a side note cows are not light.

[DutchmenSport]

I had Hercules installed after the original factory one blew (Ranier) when traveling. That was more than 3 years ago and thousands and thousands of miles ago too. I've been very pleased with mine. I did concrete curb skid one and the side wall had a slight tear. I did have it replaced with another tire even though the tire shop told me it was still OK. I did not want to take any chances and since I've had not a hint of issue at all. I've been very pleased. Tread is still good, wear is even, tires still look good. And all 4 are holding air at exactly 100 psi. I check them often now.

Here's the stats on mine as written on the actual tire:

Trailer Tires
Hercules H-901
All Steel Radial
DOT 1YC 2ARHHE
Made in Thailand
Regroovable
All Steel
ST235/80RR16
128/124L
Rim 6.50
Tubeless

*Tire failure due to underinflation / overloading or misapplication – follow tire placard instructions in vehicle
Check inflation pressure frequently with an accurate guage
*Explosion of tire / rim assembly due to improper mounting – only specially trained persons should mount tires
When mounting use safety cage and clip-on extension air hose to inflate

L.R.G
14PR
Plies: Tread Steel 4 sidewall steel 1
Max. load single 3970 LBS (1800 kg) at 105 PSI (725 KPC) Cold
Max. load dual 3525 LBS (1600 kg) at 105 PSI (725 KPC) Cold

Brand lightly here.

[CalandLinda]

Originally Posted by DutchmenSport

I had Hercules installed after the original factory one blew (Ranier) when traveling. That was more than 3 years ago and thousands and thousands of miles ago too. I've been very pleased with mine. I did concrete curb skid one and the side wall had a slight tear. I did have it replaced with another tire even though the tire shop told me it was still OK. I did not want to take any chances and since I've had not a hint of issue at all. I've been very pleased. Tread is still good, wear is even, tires still look good. And all 4 are holding air at exactly 100 psi. I check them often now.

Here's the stats on mine as written on the actual tire:

Trailer Tires
Hercules H-901
All Steel Radial
DOT 1YC 2ARHHE
Made in Thailand
Regroovable
All Steel
ST235/80RR16
128/124L
Rim 6.50
Tubeless

*Tire failure due to underinflation / overloading or misapplication – follow tire placard instructions in vehicle
Check inflation pressure frequently with an accurate guage
*Explosion of tire / rim assembly due to improper mounting – only specially trained persons should mount tires
When mounting use safety cage and clip-on extension air hose to inflate

L.R.G
14PR
Plies: Tread Steel 4 sidewall steel 1
Max. load single 3970 LBS (1800 kg) at 105 PSI (725 KPC) Cold
Max. load dual 3525 LBS (1600 kg) at 105 PSI (725 KPC) Cold

Brand lightly here.

Plant codes molded into every dot certified tire will tell you where a tire was actually made and the name of the plant. That looks like a 2A which is in China.

https://www.wfirm.com/complete-list-...t-plant-codes/

[Ram Montana High Country]

I was going to put the "85" series on but blew a tire this summer due to road hazard and the dealer in Silver City NM could only get the SAILUN tires. $960 out the door

[jsmitfl]

I’ve been running Hercules tires for three years now. They’ve been to So. Florida and back to Idaho 3 times. Out tonMichigan and down to So. Arizona. I guess IVe got my money’s worth out of them. Oh and they are going to go to Michigan and then to So Florida again in. November. They are made by cooper. Where? Who the hell knows.