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Hercules ROADTOUR XUV: treadwear rating & UTQG grades
Grade summary
Key facts
| Treadwear (NHTSA UTQG) | 600median · range 540–680 · band 600 and up |
|---|---|
| Traction grade(s) | Traction A |
| Temperature grade(s) | Temp B |
| Percentile (all lines) | Median treadwear higher than 86% of 3,020 lines |
| Rank within Hercules | #2 of 23 rated lines (by median treadwear) |
| NHTSA records | 11 total; 11 name a specific size (11 distinct sizes) |
| Warranty miles | Not shown (no maker-published figure verified) |
| Price | Not shown (varies by size and store); see “Where to buy” |
What these grades mean in plain English
- Treadwear 600: this is a very high treadwear grade, the top end of the UTQG scale. Under UTQG a grade of 200 should wear twice as long as the grade-100 control tire on NHTSA's test course; real-world mileage varies with driving, rotation, alignment and climate.
- Traction A: A: second-highest wet-braking grade. Traction is straight-ahead wet braking only; it does not measure cornering or hydroplaning.
- Temperature B: B: passed the 500 rpm stage but not the 575 rpm stage.
- Ranked just above in Hercules: TOUR 4.0 PLUS (TR) (median 620).
- Ranked just below in Hercules: TERRA TRAC CROSS-V (STD/XL LOAD) (median 600).
NHTSA records for Hercules ROADTOUR XUV
Each row is one NHTSA record as filed by the manufacturer. Sizes are shown exactly as NHTSA lists them; entries such as “All sizes” apply a single grade to several sizes and cannot be matched to one specific size.
| Size (as filed) | Treadwear | Traction | Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|
| 225/65R17T | 680 | Traction A | Temp A |
| 235/60R17T | 680 | Traction A | Temp A |
| 235/65R16T | 680 | Traction A | Temp A |
| 235/65R18T | 680 | Traction A | Temp A |
| P255/65R18T | 680 | Traction A | Temp A |
| 235/70R17T XL | 600 | Traction A | Temp B |
| 245/60R18H | 600 | Traction A | Temp B |
| 255/65R17T | 600 | Traction A | Temp B |
| 265/65R17T | 600 | Traction A | Temp B |
| 265/70R18T | 600 | Traction A | Temp B |
| 235/65R17 | 540 | Traction A | Temp B |
Compare this line with others in the same size: 225/65R17, 235/60R17, 235/65R16, 235/65R17, 235/65R18, 235/70R17, 245/60R18, 265/65R17, 265/70R18, 255/65R18.
Cost-per-mile calculator
Price and mileage data are pending a licensed feed, so nothing is pre-filled. Enter your own quote and your own mileage expectation (for example the maker's treadwear warranty from the tire's paperwork). Formula: cost per 1,000 miles = price per set ÷ (expected miles ÷ 1,000).
Other Hercules lines by treadwear
| Rank | Line | Median treadwear |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TOUR 4.0 PLUS (TR) | 620Treadwear |
| 2 | ROADTOUR XUV (this page) | 600Treadwear |
| 3 | TERRA TRAC CROSS-V (STD/XL LOAD) | 600Treadwear |
| 4 | ROADTOUR 655 (TR,SR) | 540Treadwear |
| 5 | ULTRA TOUR LE (HR) | 540Treadwear |
| 6 | TERRA TRAC SUV (STD LOAD) | 520Treadwear |
| 7 | TOUR 4.0 PLUS (HR,VR) | 520Treadwear |
| 8 | TERRA TRAC AT (STD/XL LOAD) | 500Treadwear |
| 9 | TERRA TRAC AT II (STD/XL LOAD) | 500Treadwear |
| 10 | TERRA TRAC HTS (STD LOAD) | 500Treadwear |
| 11 | ULTRA TOUR LE (VR) | 500Treadwear |
| 12 | MR IV SUV (STD LOAD) | 460Treadwear |
Similar treadwear from other brands
Other lines in the same treadwear band (600–699) with a page here: Eldorado HTX Sport II (600), Goodride SU317 (600), Hankook NEW ENGLANDER 4s (600), JK Tyre ELANZO TOURING + (600), Mohawk Wild Country Sport HT (600), Momo Commando HTS2 (600).
Guides that explain these numbers
- What does a tire treadwear rating mean?UTQG basics
- Treadwear rating vs. mileage warrantyTreadwear vs. mileage
- How to make your tires last longerMaintenance
FAQ
What is the treadwear rating of the Hercules ROADTOUR XUV?
NHTSA's UTQG data lists treadwear grades from 540 to 680 (median 600) for the Hercules ROADTOUR XUV, from 11 records. Treadwear is graded in multiples of 20 relative to a government control tire graded 100; it is not a mileage guarantee.
Is the Hercules ROADTOUR XUV treadwear grade high or low?
A grade of 600 is a very high treadwear grade, the top end of the UTQG scale. Compared with every line in the NHTSA data, the median is higher than 86% of lines (dataset median 420). Within Hercules it ranks #2 of 23.
What is the cost per mile of the Hercules ROADTOUR XUV?
We do not have a licensed price or warranty-mileage feed yet, so we do not state a cost per mile. Use the formula cost per 1,000 miles = price per set ÷ (expected miles ÷ 1,000) with your own quote and mileage expectation, or the calculator on this page.
Source and caveats
Source: NHTSA tire ratings API, pulled 2026-10-25. Grade definitions: NHTSA TireWise and 49 CFR 575.104. Grades are self-reported by manufacturers. The NHTSA data has no “currently sold” flag (its active field is false on every record), so a listed line may be discontinued. See methodology.