Whilst prepping the trailer for my trip to Northern Quebec this weekend, I noticed that all the valve stems on the rims were cracked. On further inspection....there were small cracks between the tire treads.The trailer was built in 2010 and sold new in 2011.The tires?2007So....knowing all this....I felt a replacement was due.Because now that I actually know....I will worry AND something will definitely happen.Sometimes ignorance is bliss.

So I went to my local tire guy whon I've dealt with in the past for my four drivers and asked for replacements...GoodYear Marathons 205 75R14 Load Rated C.Harder to get now....but wait!The newest GoodYear replacement tire is the GoodYear Endurance Load Rated D.They had them in stock and sold them to me all in for $750.Took them off at home 2 at a time and was done in about 90 minutes.I'll sleep better now.

No flame war here.I had some of the Endurance tires installed last March and have put about 2000 miles on them. No issues and that includes sustained speed on UT and CO highways at 75 mph with a 9000lbs trailer. Good news on the Endurance. They are all new so no older date codes on them.Good choice on replacing that previous set but I'm not going to bad mouth the Marathons. I also had almost 7 year old Marathons that got replaced which I had installed. But, mine were the USA made, before those tires got the over-seas designation. Never had an issue with the Marathons either.Curious if there will be a pending flame war concerning the picture about balancing though ;)

For those that may be considering replacing their Load Range E tires to either Maxxis or Sailun or Goodyear Endurance.I put together this table from the manufacturer sites. I confirmed all of the tires will fit my wheels. Basically, I was then interested to compare many specs but primarily:- How much does each tire weigh compared to the other, who has more rubber?- How does tread depth compare?- How does number of Ply's compare?- How does the Speed rating compare?- Most important, any difference in Load Carry?A couple of notes about the table. The Sailun can be run at either 80psi or 110psi (confirmed with Sailun). This makes them compatible with wheels that may not support 110psi. So in the table, I listed Sailun's S637 twice, run at 110 and run at 80. The table is attached can be viewed here:. Hope this helps someone.

I would have recommended the high pressure snap-in stems.Better made with less chance of repeat stem issues.Is that flame enough? I also had to buy a set of Endurance as one of my Maxxis was losing the tread at less than four years.

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wnjj
Explorer II
Sep 01, 2017
Lynnmor wrote:
RinconVTR wrote:
$750 for a set of ST tires? THAT'S EXTREMELY HIGH!

Should have been under $500 minus a $100 rebate. :(

OP's in Ontario so $750 is $600 US.
3oaks
Explorer
Sep 01, 2017
Although both are bad, those valves stems would have scared me more than the cracks in the tires. You were fortunate everything held together.
_1nobby
Explorer
Sep 01, 2017
RinconVTR wrote:
$750 for a set of ST tires? THAT'S EXTREMELY HIGH!

I agree. But here in Canada...a hip replacement is free.

Ish. :)
_1nobby
Explorer
Sep 01, 2017
#1nobby wrote:
RinconVTR wrote:
$750 for a set of ST tires? THAT'S EXTREMELY HIGH!

I agree. But here in Canada...a hip replacement is free.

Ish. :)

LET THE FLAME WAR BEGIN!
RinconVTR
Explorer
Sep 01, 2017
#1nobby wrote:
RinconVTR wrote:
$750 for a set of ST tires? THAT'S EXTREMELY HIGH!

I agree. But here in Canada...a hip replacement is free.

Ish. :)

Now that's a spectacular internet forum reply!!! Well done sir.
3oaks
Explorer
Sep 01, 2017
RinconVTR wrote:
#1nobby wrote:
RinconVTR wrote:
$750 for a set of ST tires? THAT'S EXTREMELY HIGH!

I agree. But here in Canada...a hip replacement is free.

Ish. :)

Now that's a spectacular internet forum reply!!! Well done sir.
And that has what to do with the price of tires?
_1nobby
Explorer
Sep 01, 2017
3oaks wrote:
And that has what to do with the price of tires?

Some things are outlandishly expensive, here in Canada.

Wait....EVERYTHING is more expensive in Canada.

Except health care....yes are taxes are higher....but most Doctors aren't millionaires, either.

See?...explain it....and it's not funny.
_1nobby
Explorer
Sep 01, 2017
RinconVTR wrote:
$750 for a set of ST tires? THAT'S EXTREMELY HIGH!

Next July 1....everyone in Canada can be legally HIGH. :)
RinconVTR
Explorer
Sep 01, 2017
#1nobby wrote:
RinconVTR wrote:
$750 for a set of ST tires? THAT'S EXTREMELY HIGH!

Next July 1....everyone in Canada can be legally HIGH. :)

Stop it now. Or I might just move to Canada.
Boon_Docker
Explorer III
Sep 01, 2017
#1nobby wrote:
RinconVTR wrote:
$750 for a set of ST tires? THAT'S EXTREMELY HIGH!

Next July 1....everyone in Canada can be legally HIGH. :)

Yay Justin, my hero!

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