Goodyear Marathons Made in China?
I am planning on replacing the Mission brand ST205/75R14 load range C trailer tires that came on my 2008 Funfinder 189FBS. I understand that Goodyear Marathon steel belted radials in that size and lo...
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Francesca Knowles wrote:fla-gypsy wrote:
In fact I read the entire NHTSA primer on pneumatic tires (all 707 pages)and the accepted wisdom is that degradation occurs faster after 5 years but the recommendation is still to inspect them regularly, keep them inflated to the proper level, and replace at the first signs of aging issues.
A lot of tire degradation happens inside the tire, and since I don't have X-ray vision I replace my trailer tires on a time basis, and a very conservative one at that. Between three and five years, tops, and never more than thirty thousand miles.
+1 You cannot see inside of the tire. They should be replaced after 5 years...even if they are the SUPER "Mx" brand.
