Just bought an F-150 4X4 with a new set of Ironman All Country ATs. They seem to ride and handle as well as a set of Michelins, at about half the price. Thinking about buying a set of Radial APs for my 4X2. Almost all the reviews look great, but one review stated that a tread separation occurred at 15K. Has anyone here had experience with Ironman tires? That one review out of many gives me some second thoughts. Thanks in advance.
Hercules Ironman tires
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I'd feel a lot better buying the T speed rated ones over the Q speed rated ones. If you know how tires are made, I'm guessing the individual that experienced tread separation
was running Q speed rated tires.
was running Q speed rated tires.
New, T rated from Simple Tire on Ebay. About $435 for four. Delivered.
Thanks.
Thanks.
i have personally not used them but have heard good things from others who have for what that is worth. Have given consideration to trying them but just haven't yet.
I'm impressed with the 275/65R18 All Country ATs on my 4X4. So far, they ride and handle pretty much like Michelins, with less noise than one would expect. I know they're made in China, but a new set of Michelins would be right at $900. When is enough enough?
Not so sure they are made in China. From Google search I always heard they were US made.
Cooper Tire still manufactures Hercules Tires and both companies remain headquartered in Findlay, Ohio. The Hercules Tire & Rubber Company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio, is a leading tire marketer of replacement tires in the USA, Canada and globally in more than 90 countries.
Cooper Tire still manufactures Hercules Tires and both companies remain headquartered in Findlay, Ohio. The Hercules Tire & Rubber Company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio, is a leading tire marketer of replacement tires in the USA, Canada and globally in more than 90 countries.
Originally Posted by Vigilant
Just bought an F-150 4X4 with a new set of Ironman All Country ATs. They seem to ride and handle as well as a set of Michelins, at about half the price. Thinking about buying a set of Radial APs for my 4X2. Almost all the reviews look great, but one review stated that a tread separation occurred at 15K. Has anyone here had experience with Ironman tires? That one review out of many gives me some second thoughts. Thanks in advance.
One person had an issue. And we don't know if he ran over curbs, was under inflated, etc. Hercules sells a fair amount of tires. I wouldn't worry about ONE REVIEW.
There have been dozens of cases of Michelin dry rot on here-that still doesn't stop the masses praising them!
Just bought an F-150 4X4 with a new set of Ironman All Country ATs. They seem to ride and handle as well as a set of Michelins, at about half the price. Thinking about buying a set of Radial APs for my 4X2. Almost all the reviews look great, but one review stated that a tread separation occurred at 15K. Has anyone here had experience with Ironman tires? That one review out of many gives me some second thoughts. Thanks in advance.
One person had an issue. And we don't know if he ran over curbs, was under inflated, etc. Hercules sells a fair amount of tires. I wouldn't worry about ONE REVIEW.
There have been dozens of cases of Michelin dry rot on here-that still doesn't stop the masses praising them!
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We have a local shop that sells lots of Hercules tires. I see them on many vehicles here. I think I was told they made by Cooper. That or another major brand.
I have all season Ironmans on my 2013 Accord. No complaints. Made by Hercules Tire which is now part of Cooper Tire.
I bought (2) GR906 Ironman tyres for a 1990 Buick Century @ about $50 each, great value and are doing fine.
Of course, there are many more options than those 2. You don't have to go "all the way" to Michelin...
I had a set on my 98 Ranger. They were a decent tire but they wore down fast.
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Cooper has plants in China, Serbia and Mexico. They might be made in one of those plants, which still makes them cooper just not American Cooper?
Maybe
Our Ironman is wearing well after three years of three season use (use all weather tires in winter) for our MDX. Started at 12/32" and now it's at 8/32" with proper rotation. So far happy with it's three season performance from April-October.
I have Ironman tires on a 2012 Scion XB. They were under 70 bucks at Discount tire about 3 years ago. They have held up fine in 30000 miles of driving. Not the greatest on snow for sure though.