Not a tire rant.....

Dtank wrote:

Michelle.S wrote:
Where have you been hideing that you haven't read the thousands of threads on just about all the RV forums about the GY Marathons (aka Marabombs)??

Well .....ya know - there are "believers" out there, LOL!
(It's Cool Aide - it *MUST* be good!!)

And - on *these* forums tire threads are usually closed "early-on",
PLUS (hint) CW sells GY Marathons..:W

However, some forums "let-em run" - like this trailer forum -

AirForums: "Goodyear Marathon Failures"

Started 11-29-06.....and still going
(Although the thread re-started after a poll at post #678).

BTW - same old story - whether mfg in the USA or China..:(

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Note the last post is May 2011. This is about the time Goodyear moved back to China in a NEW factory with direct Goodyear employees to QC the materials and build process.

Only anecdotal evidence but sure seems like the Marathon failure threads have significantly diminished in the past three years. Please also consider Goodyear is one of the largest suppliers of trailer tires so you would expect a few more issues.

And yes my brother is a regional rep for GY ;)