Two Hercules tires earn SmartWay verification

March 2, 2015

Two Hercules tires recently earned U.S. Environmental Protection Agency SmartWay verification for low rolling resistance. The Hercules H-704 EcoFT is a premium long haul closed shoulder deep drive tire, and the Hercules H-902 EcoFT is a highway all-position tire.

“Our goal is always to heighten the opportunity for sales and profitability for our customers," says Pat Tripp, director of truck-bus radial product and purchasing for Hercules. "Having a robust offering of SmartWay verified tires is one key way that we can do that, so we’re pleased to have the  H-704 EcoFT and H-902 EcoFT included in the EPA's SmartWay program."

Introduced at the 2014 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas (as the Hercules H-704), the heavy-duty H-704 EcoFT tire is available in 14- and 16-ply sizes and features a 30/32 inch tread and a solid shoulder to resist irregular wear. The regional all-position H-902 EcoFT features a five rib design and is also available in 14- and 16-ply options.

Both the H-704 EcoFT and H-902 EcoFT are produced with Hercules’ exclusive EcoFT compound to promote low rolling resistance. Hercules brand medium truck tires that are SmartWay verified or pending verification carry the EcoFT designation.

Additional information can be found at www.herculestire.com.