Goodyear Marathons
About 4 years ago I read about every tire thread on these forums trying to decide on which tires to purchase. I found the good year marathons on sale and despite the mixed reviews went ahead and purch...
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iambigd wrote:
For as much as the XPS cost and everyone telling me I need to replace these every 3 to 4 years, plus they are the load rating I am looking for, I could buy new Carlisle every 2 years and still come out on top.
I'm just not sure, this is the comparison I came up with.
Michelin XPS 235 85 16 10 Ply
PRICE- 272.00 (source, Walmart)
Treadwear Warranty- 60,000 miles
Tire Type- Light Truck-
Sidewall- Black Sidewall
Speed Rating- Q
Load Index- 120
Speed Rating Translation- 100 mph
Load Index Translation- 3086 lbs.
Weight- 56lbs
Made in China
This is unclear on there website and they make it real hard to find however if you dig you can find it. I wasn't 100 percent sure so I called and verified. They official answer was Yes they are made in China at a Michelin owned facility in Shenyang however you may get a different answer from another person.
Carlisle Radial Trail RH Trailer Tire - ST235 85 R16 F 12 Ply
PRICE- 119.99 (source, Amazon)
Treadwear Warranty- 2 years
Tire Type- Special Trailer
Sidewall- Black Sidewall
Speed Rating- R
Load Index- 128
Speed Rating Translation- 106 mph
Load Index Translation- 3960 lbs.
Weight- 50lbs
Made in China
