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 purchased them. The build date is 0212, I had them installed March 2012. I store my Toy Hauler indoors, it has never sat outside in the sun for more then a week long camping trip. I check my tire pressure before every trip, I drive 60 to 65 MPH always. I don't cover my tires because they are stored indoors and never thought it to be necessary. I went camping last week and had a blow out on my way. Called AAA, swapped it for a spare, hit the closest tire store and replaced it with a cheap tire until I got home. On my way back 3 days later blew another tire on the same side. Called AAA, headed to storage. Went to my storage yesterday and a 3rd tire was flat. In less then a week I lost 3 of these Goodyear Marathons. You would think goodyear would put out a top notch product. I use these for short trips 10 to 12 times a year. This time around I am going with the Carlisle Radial RH 12 Ply which I found on Amazon for 119.00 each. Does anyone know of a better deal or tire for that matter?

All ST tires are suspect 3 years after their MFR date, regardless of what the outside tread looks like. Most tire stores will tell you to replace them every 3 years (of course, they sell tires...). In my experience (I've had 6 blow outs in 10 years) they just don't last more than 4 years from the MFR date, I NEVER had one make it to 5 years.I have had the same experience with Carlisle and GreenBall (Transmaster). Yes, they are cheaper, but you will need to replace them more often. You probably should have replaced all 5 when you blew the first one.I'm now running Bridgestone Duravis R250's, they cost more, but I'm hoping to get more life from them (about 5 years would make it worth the cost). And of course, no more blow outs or trailer damage!Good luck with whatever decision you make.

I put these on my rig. I am really happy with them, they are the toughest commercial tires I could find.If you have any doubt, look at the specs, particularly the weight of each tire. Bridgestone R250

BigDogF250 wrote:All ST tires are suspect 3 years after their MFR date, regardless of what the outside tread looks like. Most tire stores will tell you to replace them every 3 years (of course, they sell tires...). In my experience (I've had 6 blow outs in 10 years) they just don't last more than 4 years from the MFR date, I NEVER had one make it to 5 years.I have had the same experience with Carlisle and GreenBall (Transmaster). Yes, they are cheaper, but you will need to replace them more often. You probably should have replaced all 5 when you blew the first one.I'm now running Bridgestone Duravis R250's, they cost more, but I'm hoping to get more life from them (about 5 years would make it worth the cost). And of course, no more blow outs or trailer damage!Good luck with whatever decision you make.3 years? Really? I appreciate the input.

Artum Snowbird wrote:I put these on my rig. I am really happy with them, they are the toughest commercial tires I could find.Bridgestone R250Thanks I will check these out.

When I purchased my FW in 2005 it had Marathons on it. They did great for five years and then I had three blowouts on one 600 mile trip. I bought new marathons and two of them lasted a year and less than 10,000 miles. I had covers on the tires, so I don't think it was caused by UV exposure. I suspect that the new Marathons aren't as good as the older ones and that storing the FW with the weight on the tires was what cause them to go bad. I plan on putting Michelins on before I take my next long trip.

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iambigd
Explorer
May 05, 2016
Artum Snowbird wrote:
I put these on my rig. I am really happy with them, they are the toughest commercial tires I could find.

Bridgestone R250

Thanks I will check these out.
iambigd
Explorer
May 05, 2016
BigDogF250 wrote:
All ST tires are suspect 3 years after their MFR date, regardless of what the outside tread looks like. Most tire stores will tell you to replace them every 3 years (of course, they sell tires...). In my experience (I've had 6 blow outs in 10 years) they just don't last more than 4 years from the MFR date, I NEVER had one make it to 5 years.

I have had the same experience with Carlisle and GreenBall (Transmaster). Yes, they are cheaper, but you will need to replace them more often. You probably should have replaced all 5 when you blew the first one.

I'm now running Bridgestone Duravis R250's, they cost more, but I'm hoping to get more life from them (about 5 years would make it worth the cost). And of course, no more blow outs or trailer damage!

Good luck with whatever decision you make.

3 years? Really? I appreciate the input.
Artum_Snowbird
Explorer
May 05, 2016
I put these on my rig. I am really happy with them, they are the toughest commercial tires I could find.

If you have any doubt, look at the specs, particularly the weight of each tire.

Bridgestone R250
BigDogF250
Explorer
May 05, 2016
All ST tires are suspect 3 years after their MFR date, regardless of what the outside tread looks like. Most tire stores will tell you to replace them every 3 years (of course, they sell tires...). In my experience (I've had 6 blow outs in 10 years) they just don't last more than 4 years from the MFR date, I NEVER had one make it to 5 years.

I have had the same experience with Carlisle and GreenBall (Transmaster). Yes, they are cheaper, but you will need to replace them more often. You probably should have replaced all 5 when you blew the first one.

I'm now running Bridgestone Duravis R250's, they cost more, but I'm hoping to get more life from them (about 5 years would make it worth the cost). And of course, no more blow outs or trailer damage!

Good luck with whatever decision you make.

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