72 TA : New Project

[njsteve]

OK maybe I'll stay away from the Goodyear Marathons after reading all the bad reviews that mirror my experiences over the years. Anybody recomment a 225/75R15 trailer tire that doesn't explode like it has a two year timed fuse in it?

[Norwood]

Now that Trans Am is starting to come together...I have a bad feeling that you are going to removing some striping this week, but lets hope I am wrong. Steve please do me a favor and measure and post the width of your current S&S roof stripe.

[njsteve]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Norwood</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Now that Trans Am is starting to come together...I have a bad feeling that you are going to removing some striping this week, but lets hope I am wrong. Steve please do me a favor and measure and post the width of your current S&amp;S roof stripe. </div></div>

The S&amp;S roof and trunk stripe are 18-3/8&quot; wide to the clear outer edge

[RPOLS3]

We've actually had great luck with the Marathon's on all of the boat trailers in the family. Carlisle not so much.

Jake

[CamarosRus]

Regarding trailer tires: I bought Load Range E TOW MAX tires. Not only are they rated to carry more weight, but they call for 80 PSI.

Yes they are made off shore.

I dont have any real legitimate experience, but they are only one of two brands (MAXIS) that I found offering LOAD RANGE E 15&quot; trailer tires.

[m22mike]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: njsteve</div><div class="ubbcode-body">OK maybe I'll stay away from the Goodyear Marathons after reading all the bad reviews that mirror my experiences over the years. Anybody recomment a 225/75R15 trailer tire that doesn't explode like it has a two year timed fuse in it? </div></div>

Here is a chart from Tire Rack that shows the country of origin for the Goodyear Marathon tires.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?...rtnum=275R5MAR8

You should consider load range &quot;D&quot; in a 225 75-15.( US made) There are not allot of good choices out there that are not Chi-Neez.
I have read allot of horror stories about trailer tires, my best guess is half the blowouts are from tire age, and under inflation.
From everything I have read, 4 years is about it for trailer tires, and no you may never wear a set out.
I just got four last year B4 the haul to the reunion. I think I will also buy covers, as my trailer is always outside.
And run the suckers at full pressure.

Good luck

[njsteve]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: m22mike</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: njsteve</div><div class="ubbcode-body">OK maybe I'll stay away from the Goodyear Marathons after reading all the bad reviews that mirror my experiences over the years. Anybody recomment a 225/75R15 trailer tire that doesn't explode like it has a two year timed fuse in it? </div></div>

Here is a chart from Tire Rack that shows the country of origin for the Goodyear Marathon tires.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?...rtnum=275R5MAR8

You should consider load range &quot;D&quot; in a 225 75-15.( US made) There are not allot of good choices out there that are not Chi-Neez.
I have read allot of horror stories about trailer tires, my best guess is half the blowouts are from tire age, and under inflation.
From everything I have read, 4 years is about it for trailer tires, and no you may never wear a set out.
I just got four last year B4 the haul to the reunion. I think I will also buy covers, as my trailer is always outside.
And run the suckers at full pressure.

Good luck </div></div>

It's beyond me that any manufacturer would build a tire that is only rated for a maximum speed of 65 mph. That's nuts!