Goodyear Marathons ?
My previous 5th wheel came with Goodyear Marathons. I did have issues with 2 of them after 3 years of use. They were made in China. Not able to find any ST tires made outside of China I went with LT...
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flyfishing48 wrote:
My previous 5th wheel came with Goodyear Marathons. I did have issues with 2 of them after 3 years of use. They were made in China.
Not able to find any ST tires made outside of China I went with LT tires.
I now see post here suggesting there are now Goodyear Marathons made in the USA.
What is the current status of the Marathins, can you get US made tires from Goodyear?
Mfg in China is *NOT* the problem!..:S
*ST* is the problem - no matter where they are mfg (including the USA).
Search *ANY* forums in re: Marathons - - and you will find lots and lots of horror stories - along with a few (very few) happy users.
The (few) happy folks usually had their Marathons on TTs or light 5ths.
They're great for utility trailers, LOL!
(Easy to find for that use on CL by trlr owners who have "seen the light" and are parting company with the remaining usable tires).
The "Marathon Bonus":
When your Marathons fail, GY will (usually) pay to repair any damage to your trailer due to the tire/s failing - and fix you up with more of the same.
(So you can continue to repeat the "Marathon experience").
Of course, YOU "own" the down time.
IMO -
GY chose the name "Marathon" as they *may* be good for 26 miles!..:W
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