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Dave Casey · 07-31-2007, 04:57 PM

The goodyear marathons will work for the rating on them, but YOU GOTTA PUT A LOT OF AIR IN THEM.

Ran my 24' pace across the desert in July 2001 on marathons 115 plus temps and no problems. 8400 miles 3 1/2 weeks, use at least 60 if not 70 lbs. pressure.

These tires are not for use on overloaded trailers, my trailer was around 8-9000 for that trip.

I think on any application you are always better to use at least the sidewall pressure if not 5-10 more.

Wore out 2 sets of marathons in 8 years on that trailer with no failures.

In 2002 i bought a new 26' goldrush and it has goodyear g 159 tires which have been flawless, but my trailer only weighs 8-9000 lbs loaded.

07-31-2007, 04:57 PM	#29
Dave Casey VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hampden, MA Posts: 1,202 Likes: 233 Liked 797 Times in 165 Posts	Re: TRAILER TIRES !! The goodyear marathons will work for the rating on them, but YOU GOTTA PUT A LOT OF AIR IN THEM. Ran my 24' pace across the desert in July 2001 on marathons 115 plus temps and no problems. 8400 miles 3 1/2 weeks, use at least 60 if not 70 lbs. pressure. These tires are not for use on overloaded trailers, my trailer was around 8-9000 for that trip. I think on any application you are always better to use at least the sidewall pressure if not 5-10 more. Wore out 2 sets of marathons in 8 years on that trailer with no failures. In 2002 i bought a new 26' goldrush and it has goodyear g 159 tires which have been flawless, but my trailer only weighs 8-9000 lbs loaded. __________________ Dave Casey 1330 STK