Been talked to death I know, but I need an update on the current status of Goodyear Marathon tires. I had great luck with GY Marathons for many years on many trailers, but then I got a couple of the Asian made Marathons a few years ago and had nothing but trouble with them.I have read that Marathons are "better" now and may be made in the US? Just wondering if that is the case. I need two new ST 205-75/15 tires and would like to go back with Marathons if they are better than what I got last time.Thanks for any help,BradW

Howdy!I can't help you with where they are made. All I can say is that I contuine to buy Goodyear tires because they stand behind their tires. I've had other tires fail and they would not even consider a claim."Happy Trails"Chiefneon

chiefneon wrote:Howdy!I can't help you with where they are made. All I can say is that I contuine to buy Goodyear tires because they stand behind their tires. I've had other tires fail and they would not even consider a claim."Happy Trails"ChiefneonX2

BradW wrote:I have read that Marathons are "better" now and may be made in the US? Just wondering if that is the case. Somewhere on tire there is a "tire plant code". Don't know if this list is up to date or not to answer your question about where tire is made. But a starting point.Hope this helpshttp://www.harriger.com/tires.htm

I use Goodyear Marathons and have for years. No problems to report.

Iirc, as of a couple of years ago, 16's were all made in China. 15's were still made in other locations, including USA. Supposedly QC was improved in the China plants so that the quality was more consistent. I seem to have noticed a decrease in "MIC" hate on the forum over the past several months, so maybe there are fewer problems. This is as I recall, and DW will tell you that's not always accurate, so its worth what you paid!

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chiefneon
Explorer
Jun 08, 2014
Howdy!

I can't help you with where they are made. All I can say is that I contuine to buy Goodyear tires because they stand behind their tires. I've had other tires fail and they would not even consider a claim.

"Happy Trails"
Chiefneon
4aSong
Explorer
Jun 08, 2014
chiefneon wrote:
Howdy!

I can't help you with where they are made. All I can say is that I contuine to buy Goodyear tires because they stand behind their tires. I've had other tires fail and they would not even consider a claim.

"Happy Trails"
Chiefneon

X2
path1
Explorer
Jun 08, 2014
BradW wrote:

I have read that Marathons are "better" now and may be made in the US? Just wondering if that is the case.

Somewhere on tire there is a "tire plant code". Don't know if this list is up to date or not to answer your question about where tire is made. But a starting point.

Hope this helps

http://www.harriger.com/tires.htm
robsouth
Explorer II
Jun 08, 2014
I use Goodyear Marathons and have for years. No problems to report.
brirene
Explorer
Jun 08, 2014
Iirc, as of a couple of years ago, 16's were all made in China. 15's were still made in other locations, including USA. Supposedly QC was improved in the China plants so that the quality was more consistent. I seem to have noticed a decrease in "MIC" hate on the forum over the past several months, so maybe there are fewer problems. This is as I recall, and DW will tell you that's not always accurate, so its worth what you paid!
Tachdriver
Explorer
Jun 08, 2014
Just checked the Tire Rack website, it appears all sizes to be MFG'ed in China. Not sure how accurate that is or if it has been kept up.

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Go to the page and select the specs tab.
AH64ID
Explorer
Jun 08, 2014
I run GY Marathons, OEM tire on my previous and current TT. The only flats I had where on the previous TT with LRC 14" Marathon's. They where legit flats on some very rocky/nasty roads so I can hardly blame the tire.

They do wear quickly how I use the camper, lots of dirt. But are a good tire for me.

GY also released a service bulletin this spring that allows 10psi extra to be added to the tire and that raises the speed limit from 65 to 75, nice if you plan to drive that fast.

https://www.tirerack.com/images/tires/goodyear/Marathon_Special_Trailer_Applications.pdf
wmoses
Explorer
Jun 08, 2014
I had 14" Chinese Marathons on my previous RV (2010 Jayco X17 Hybrid) and they performed flawlessly. I would have NO problem buying them as replacement when the time comes.
Terryallan
Explorer II
Jun 08, 2014
Had my last Goodyear Marathon on my first TT. Blew all to pieces on HWY 74. Will never have another. In fact will never have a another Goodyear period. Some of the worst tires on the road. When I was young, and dumb, I bought Goodyear all the time. They just didn't last. So now that I am not so young, and dumb. A Goodyear will never see the side of one of my vehicles.
_DJ_1
Explorer II
Jun 08, 2014
I just bought a new TT equipped with Goodyear Marathon 205/75R15. They are stamped Made in China. I am assuming they are a fairly new tire. Not going to crawl under there and look as I have new Maxxis 8 ply 8008 tires on order.

Les Schwab is giving me $50 each trade in. Too bad we don't live closer, I'd make you a smokin' deal!!