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It's time for a new set of rubber on my dual axle Ranger trailer. I have run Goodyear Marathons the past 5 years without a blemish. I am hearing now that Goodyear tires manufactured in China and the reviews are not good. Any advice from you guys on a better tire or which you prefer to run on? Thanks much!
I have Marathons but have heard Cooper cobras are the way to go now.
PurpleCrappie nailed it. I think there are only two tires made in the USA for boats. Cooper and Carlisle. Carlisle not so good at this time. Some of the Marathons are still made in Alabama sometimes but they are hard to find. If you want off shore then Khumo is the leader. My next set will be the cobras.
I have had both Marathons and Carlisle trailer tires in the last 5 years and had no issues with either brand. I think the issues with the Marathons has been resolved.
I would have no problem buying either one for my pontoon or my 8500 lb travel trailer.
I have heard the #1 thing with trailer tires is to make sure you are running the Max air pressure.
Rick
Marathons problems are supposed to be fixed. Think they actually took them off the market until it was fixed. The Cooper and Carliles are good tires but doing some research a few months ago that Kumho is supposed to be top notch for trailer tires. Hale damage hit it right on the head. Most tire problems are directly related to proper air pressure. Real trailer tires need 45-50 lbs or the tread wears funny and it breaks down the sidewalks. They are not designed to flex in the sidewalk like automotive radials. Most trailers I see at the ramps have low tires.
Thanks for the input fellas, much appreciated!Quote:
Originally Posted by cray
Dont forget to balance them they will wear longer