Ironman GR906 review
Ironman · Standard Touring All-Season · All-season (M+S)
Hercules' budget label doing exactly what it promises: dependable, cheap, unremarkable.
- 6.4
- Overall / 10
- $62–$115
- Per tire
- 50,000-mile treadwear
- Warranty
- Amazon, Online tire retailers
- Where to buy
Ironman is Hercules Tire's value brand, which gives it more distribution muscle than typical import labels. The GR906 is a plain symmetric all-season with predictable manners and no unpleasant surprises. Nothing about it stands out, which at this price is a compliment.
Pros
- +Backed by an established US distributor
- +Predictable, drama-free handling
- +Good value in 16–17 in. sizes
Cons
- −Middling wet braking
- −Noise rises past 50% wear
- −No snow certification
Fitment and best use
Sedans and coupes, 14–18 in.. Best for second cars and teen drivers' commuters.
About Ironman
Hercules' budget label with real US distribution and warranty handling behind it. Manufactured by Hercules Tire (American Tire Distributors) (United States). Typically ~45% less than premium equivalents.
Watch out: Performance is deliberately unremarkable.
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