Trailer tires again?

[brentfrank]

i know that this has been discussed multiple times but doing a search still has me confused.

I was told today on the phone by Maxxis dealer that the Maxxis tires were made in Japan, doing a search on here doesn't reveal that. i want to replace my Marathons this year as they are going into there 4th season with me, bought new boat July 2008. I probably put close to 5000 miles a year on trailer. I have ran Marathons along time 15+ years and have never had an issue.

Boat is Skeeter WX2100 tandem axel, approximate weight loaded with fuel and gear is 5000lbs, tire size is ST205/75/R14.

What do you suggest?

[Hot Runr Guy]

well, you could also consider the Kumho 857, in the 195/R14 size. Same diameter as your 205/74/14, available in both C & D load range.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....del=Radial+857

HRG

[Lundexp]

Go with the Kumho 857 hands down. . . I made the switch from the marathons and couldn't be happier, I also went with the D range, the heavier rating the better.

[Javelin360]

Originally Posted by brentfrank

i know that this has been discussed multiple times but doing a search still has me confused.

I was told today on the phone by Maxxis dealer that the Maxxis tires were made in Japan, doing a search on here doesn't reveal that. i want to replace my Marathons this year as they are going into there 4th season with me, bought new boat July 2008. I probably put close to 5000 miles a year on trailer. I have ran Marathons along time 15+ years and have never had an issue.

Boat is Skeeter WX2100 tandem axel, approximate weight loaded with fuel and gear is 5000lbs, tire size is ST205/75/R14.

What do you suggest?

I went with the Maxxis on my Tandem trailer last spring as my Marathons were shot! I have been happy so far! I know they are not made in Japan.

[T Mac]

I'm still running Marathons.

[Prov275]

Originally Posted by T Mac

I'm still running Marathons.

Me to.

[REW]

It doesn't matter where the tires are made.
The only thing that matters is that the tires are made to the correct load rating, and that they hold up for 6 years while they are on your trailer.

Good luck
REW

[RKG]

Just to make things clearer, I just purchased 4 Maxxis trailer tires for my rig and printed on the side is "made in taiwan" for what it is worth.

RKG

[bloodman]

Are any tires made on the North American Continent anymore. Its really sad. I need some too and the tire guys I talked to say the same thing. Lots of passenger tires are made here but no trailer tires. All China bombs.

[brentfrank]

Talked to local tire dealer this am and was told Maxxis is on back order. If you don't have them it 6 to 8 weeks minumum. Probably just stick with the Marathons as I have never had any problems before.