The TIS UT1 by Hercules UTV tire will be a stocking item for the company, available to tire dealers in Q1 2022.
Hercules Tires and TIS Wheels announced the launch of its new co-branded premium utility terrain vehicle (UTV) tire, the TIS UT1 by Hercules. It is the first UTV tire to be offered by Hercules Tires and will be available in Q1 2022. Tire Review tested the new TIS UT1 by Hercules during a ride-and-drive event in Moab, Utah, in October. During a product overview on the trip, Steven Liu, senior director of proprietary brands for Hercules, said tire dealers would no longer have to go to a power sports dealer for UTV tires and could buy directly from Hercules. Advertisement“This is a stocking item at Hercules. That means every distribution center, or hub at least, we can now put in a stocking quantity for [tire dealers,]” Liu said. RELATED READ: Hercules Tires Reviews Products, Takes Dealers Off Road The TIS UT1 by Hercules has an aggressive max all-terrain tread pattern specifically designed for UTV/SxS vehicles that are driven in these settings. With a balanced void ratio and innovative biting edges on the tread blocks, the eight-ply rated TIS UT1 by Hercules is designed for work or recreation and offers excellent traction in a variety of surface elements. The tire is also unique in that it offers a dual buttress design that allows consumers to cost effectively customize the look of their UTV with two different sidewall designs on one tire, Hercules Tires said. The TIS UT1 by Hercules is a new co-branded UTV tire from Hercules Tires and TIS Wheels. Tire Review tested the tire on a ride-and-drive event in Moab, Utah, in October. “Introducing a new UTV tire fits Hercules Tires strategy of expanding our portfolio to continue to be the ‘one-stop shop’ for consumers seeking a replacement tire,” said Josh Simpson, senior vice president of Hercules Tires. “Not only are consumers continuing to look for a tire that will confidently match the performance of their vehicle regardless of the terrain, but more and more consumers want to customize their vehicles and require a tire that will compliment the look and personality of their vehicle as well. These tires provide the ability to create a custom user experience.” Hercules said it decided to collaborate with the off-road division of TIS Wheels on the design and features of the tire because it enables Hercules to set itself apart from competitors.AdvertisementTIS Wheels via it’s TIS Offroad brand is taking its off-road wheel expertise into the UTV/ATV market with two new UTV/ATV wheel styles available in seven finishes at launch. The 558 is a mesh style wheel available in satin black, anthracite gray, bronze and gloss black with milled accents. The 559 is an aggressive concave 8-spoke design available in bronze, anthracite gray and satin black, Hercules Tires said. Hercules said some of the key features of the tire include: Aggressive maximum all-terrain tread pattern specifically designed for UTV/SxS vehicles. The 8-ply rated TIS UT1 by Hercules is best used for sand, silt, loose rocks, gravel, dirt and soil surface terrains.Applications: UCV, RUV, SRVBalanced void ratio and innovative biting edges on the tread blocks offer excellent traction in a variety of surface elementsDual buttress design with extended bolstered shoulder lugs allowing for user customization and added sidewall impact resistanceCenter and intermediate tread block design provides superior grip and envelop rocks and other objects when riding on rugged trailsSophisticated scalloped shoulder lug design incorporating elongated stone ejectors to effectively reduce stone retention and drillingInclined deep and wide groove enhancing traction performance and maximize debris cleaning capabilityDual compound between tread and shoulder areas to maximize tread life and rock crawling performanceOptimized footprint and tread design creates lateral stability, maximum handling, and confidence in control during acceleration and braking Backed by the Hercules Performance Promise, the tires have a 24-month limited protection policy for workmanship and materials, the company said.
“This is a stocking item at Hercules. That means every distribution center, or hub at least, we can now put in a stocking quantity for [tire dealers,]” Liu said.
RELATED READ: Hercules Tires Reviews Products, Takes Dealers Off Road
The TIS UT1 by Hercules has an aggressive max all-terrain tread pattern specifically designed for UTV/SxS vehicles that are driven in these settings. With a balanced void ratio and innovative biting edges on the tread blocks, the eight-ply rated TIS UT1 by Hercules is designed for work or recreation and offers excellent traction in a variety of surface elements. The tire is also unique in that it offers a dual buttress design that allows consumers to cost effectively customize the look of their UTV with two different sidewall designs on one tire, Hercules Tires said.
“Introducing a new UTV tire fits Hercules Tires strategy of expanding our portfolio to continue to be the ‘one-stop shop’ for consumers seeking a replacement tire,” said Josh Simpson, senior vice president of Hercules Tires. “Not only are consumers continuing to look for a tire that will confidently match the performance of their vehicle regardless of the terrain, but more and more consumers want to customize their vehicles and require a tire that will compliment the look and personality of their vehicle as well. These tires provide the ability to create a custom user experience.”
Hercules said it decided to collaborate with the off-road division of TIS Wheels on the design and features of the tire because it enables Hercules to set itself apart from competitors.
TIS Wheels via it’s TIS Offroad brand is taking its off-road wheel expertise into the UTV/ATV market with two new UTV/ATV wheel styles available in seven finishes at launch. The 558 is a mesh style wheel available in satin black, anthracite gray, bronze and gloss black with milled accents. The 559 is an aggressive concave 8-spoke design available in bronze, anthracite gray and satin black, Hercules Tires said.
Hercules said some of the key features of the tire include:
Backed by the Hercules Performance Promise, the tires have a 24-month limited protection policy for workmanship and materials, the company said.
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