Replace Akuret tires with Goodyear Marathons?
So this is the dilemma that I have. I have a trip coming up the second weekend in May that is roughly 170 miles one way. The camper is a brand new left over 13 with 225/75r15 load range D tires. These tires are not balanced right now. I talked to a tire dealer about replacement tires and I can get 4 Goodyear Marathons in the same size and load range for $505 mounted and balanced with a $100 mail in rebate.
The tires that came on the trailer are the Akuret tires. I have never heard of them until I started looking at the forums. Might I say I haven't heard anything good about them. I have had the Goodyears before and had good luck with them.
I know that a lot of people will say go to LT tires or if using ST tires then run Maxxis. I have nothing personal against them but is sounds like they are getting harder to find and I kind of wanted to stick with a tire name where I could find a replacement.
Anyway to cut to the chase I looked the Akurets over real well and see no blemishes or reason for concern other than the name brand and the horror stories. I believe all tires will experience failure at some point but some brands are more prone than others. The rebate ends on May 31st. Part of me is also being a little reserved because my truck still has the P rated tires on it and I am a little concerned about using these to tow a larger TT even though the truck dealer says they will be fine.
I am looking for some sound advice because I am pulling my hair out over this.
Thanks
The tires that came on the trailer are the Akuret tires. I have never heard of them until I started looking at the forums. Might I say I haven't heard anything good about them. I have had the Goodyears before and had good luck with them.
I know that a lot of people will say go to LT tires or if using ST tires then run Maxxis. I have nothing personal against them but is sounds like they are getting harder to find and I kind of wanted to stick with a tire name where I could find a replacement.
Anyway to cut to the chase I looked the Akurets over real well and see no blemishes or reason for concern other than the name brand and the horror stories. I believe all tires will experience failure at some point but some brands are more prone than others. The rebate ends on May 31st. Part of me is also being a little reserved because my truck still has the P rated tires on it and I am a little concerned about using these to tow a larger TT even though the truck dealer says they will be fine.
I am looking for some sound advice because I am pulling my hair out over this.
Thanks
