Terra Trac Cross-V AW

About the Hercules Terra Trac Cross-V AW

All-Weather Passenger Light Truck, SUV and CUV tire.

Features

* Advanced all-weather compound* Intricate groove design and a wider contact patch* Reinforced tread block stiffness* Zig-zag tread pattern* M+S Rated* Carries the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) symbol* 65,000 Mile Limited Treadwear Warranty (P-Metric Sizes)* 60,000 Mile Limited Treadwear Warranty (LT-Metric Sizes)* Road Hazard Protection

Benefits

* Seemlessly balances treadwear, durability and winter performance* For longer-lasting performance, durability at high speeds and unprecedented snow traction* Handles the turns, masters stop-and-go traffic and enhances overall driving stability* Minimizes tread block movement during braking for better stability and control* Meets the required performance criteria for Use in Severe Snow Conditions

Understanding the 225/55R18 size

In the size code 225/55R18, 225 is the section width in millimetres (about 8.9"). 55 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall height is 55% of the width, or roughly 123.8 mm. R18 means radial construction on a 18-inch wheel, giving an approximate overall diameter of 27.7".

The load index 98 means each tire supports up to 1,653 lbs — about 6,612 lbs across a full set of four. The speed symbol V certifies the tire to 149 mph under its rated load. Always match or exceed the load index and speed rating listed on your vehicle's door-jamb placard.

What the Hercules Terra Trac Cross-V AW is built for

It carries the three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) symbol, meaning it passed a standardised severe-snow traction test.

Tread life and grip ratings

This tire carries a UTQG rating of 700 A A. The treadwear grade of 700 is a relative durability score — a grade of 200 is expected to last roughly twice as long as a grade of 100 under the same controlled test. Traction grade A measures straight-line wet stopping grip (AA is highest, then A, B and C). Temperature grade A reflects heat resistance at sustained speed (A is highest).

Price and value

At $126.00 per tire, a full set of four costs $504.00. That is about 17% below the average price of the 107 tires we stock in this size. Backed by a 65,000-mile treadwear warranty, that works out to roughly $7.75 per 1,000 miles across the set.