Let it Snow! New Sizes Available for Ironman Brand Polar Trax Gen 2

FINDLAY, OHIO, November 6, 2017 - Hercules Tire is pleased to announce three new sizes in the Ironman Polar Trax Gen 2 winter tire line-up. The additions bring the total offering to 26 sizes with wheel diameters ranging from 14 to 20 inches. New sizes include:

• 215/60R16 95T
• 215/55R17XL 98T
• 265/70R17 115T

“This product was launched in 2016 and received an overwhelmingly positive response from both dealers and consumers,” said Jedd Emans, vice president of marketing for Hercules. “We’re happy to have these new sizes to offer just in time for the big season.”

Designed specifically for use in harsh conditions, the studdable Polar Trax Gen 2 was engineered to deliver a smooth, quiet and – above all else – secure ride. Features and benefits include:

• A saw tooth tread block pattern that creates maximum biting grip in snow and ice
• Directional tread design with V-shaped lateral grooves, which enhance snow acceleration and promote active water evacuation
• A center rib design featuring dense siping for added traction
• Silica compound for dependable snow and ice performance, even in extreme temperatures
• Road hazard protection offered through National Tire Distributors (NTD)
• The Ironman Polar Trax Gen 2 is only available in Canada through NTD. Complete specifications can be found at www.herculestire.com.

An associate brand of Hercules Tires, the Ironman brand offers an appealing balance of quality and economy. The Ironman brand family of tires includes passenger, light truck, medium truck, OTR, agricultural, specialty and industrial lines.

About Hercules Tires
Hercules Tires is widely recognized as the industry’s premier value brand with a comprehensive selection of passenger, UHP, light truck, medium truck, specialty trailer and specialty commercial tires. Since 1952, independent tire dealers and distributors have trusted Hercules to deliver outstanding quality, exceptional support and unsurpassed value.

Hercules is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Tire Distributors, Inc. American Tire Distributors is one of the largest independent suppliers of tires to the replacement tire market. It operates over 140 distribution centers, including 27 distribution centers in Canada, serving approximately 70,000 customers across the U.S. and Canada. The company offers an unsurpassed breadth and depth of inventory, frequent delivery and value-added services to tire and automotive service customers.

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