Hercules Roadtour xuv

Hercules Roadtour xuv was created for drivers who don't want to choose between dynamics and everyday comfort. This summer tire for passenger cars feels equally confident both when driving actively on country roads and in dense city traffic. Its key qualities are sustainable coupling and precision handling, effective braking, as well as impressive wear resistance in pair with a quiet ride.

Geometry for precision handling and even wear

An asymmetric tread pattern was applied here, dominated by large rib elements. Their high stiffness is a precise calculation. When moving at high speed, it is they who resist deformation in the contact patch. The result is sustainable coupling and lightning-fast reactions to steering wheel turns. The tire allows you to confidently pass arcs and rebuild at high speed.

Aquaplaning protection

The model integrated wide longitudinal grooves with high throughput. They instantly divert moisture, preventing the formation of a water film in the contact area. Even in heavy rain, the tire maintains contact with the asphalt. But drainage is only part of the solution. Long, differently directed edges of the tread blocks in wet conditions create many active edges that literally "bite" into the wet coating, providing sustainable coupling.

Compound and acoustic comfort

The improved rubber compound solves three problems at once: it enhances fixation on wet surfaces, increases resistance to wear and resistance to local impacts. The compound contains an optimized ratio of polymers and silica, which provides elasticity and strength at the same time.

The arrangement of tread elements with a variable pitch (random frequency technology) disrupts resonant waves that usually generate a monotonous hum. As a result, the model demonstrates a low level of noise and vibration.

Key features of Hercules Roadtour xuv:

- shoulder blocks with an extended zone increase stability in turns and provide sports-tuned handling;
- a compound with additives enhances coupling properties on wet asphalt, while increasing wear resistance;
- the arrangement of tread elements effectively reduces noise and vibration, disrupting resonant frequencies, which provides a quiet and smooth ride.