I needed two new tires on a trailer and brought it over to a local shop, which is kind of new. The tires I wanted were the GoodYear Marathon ST205/75R15 Load Range C. They didnt have any in stock and weren't sure how much they were and had to find out from the owner. I also needed an inspection on the trailer, so I left it there for them to put the tires on and do the inspection. When it was done, I had my dad go over to pay, so I could pick it up later in the evening.
Two tires mounted on my wheels (not including the labor to install) were $275. So that is $137 each. Online they seem to be around $75 - $90 or so. I called a trailer place about 45 minutes away and they wanted $125 on new wheels! Not sure if they were GY though. I think I got ripped off! Anyone have any experience with these tires? I will be calling the owner later today to see if they made a mistake.
$137.00 Is a little high. The GoodYear Marathon in that size are selling for around $115 around here.
OUCH! That's one reason I always get a quote before I agree to allow services on a vehicle, etc. I only use my trailer to haul a lawnmower and a load of firewood here and there. That would be more than I would be willing to pay. My truck tires weren't that high (Goodrich All Terrain). My bad... mine are Goodyear Wrangler Radials.
I have Marathons on my bassboat trailer, but have seen a lot of pics with reports on forums like this of problems with them. A blowout on a bassboat can drive a fender into a fiberglass boat in addition to all the other risks that go with a blowout.
Cooper Cobras have a pretty good rep and are typically priced better. They will be the next trailer tires I buy.
I have Carlisles on my smaller trailers. Some knock them, but I've not had any problems with them.
Heck, I just go to the local tire service and get some good used tires for $20 a piece.
Last set has lasted for 6 years
Quote from: lightsoutcalls on June 24, 2011, 02:01:29 PM
OUCH! That's one reason I always get a quote before I agree to allow services on a vehicle, etc. I only use my trailer to haul a lawnmower and a load of firewood here and there. That would be more than I would be willing to pay. My truck tires weren't that high (Goodrich All Terrain). My bad... mine are Goodyear Wrangler Radials.
Normally, I too always get a quote, but since the next trailer place that would be able to put new tires on the thing is over 30 minutes away, I didn't feel comfortable towing it that far risking it. Even the service guy said they shouldn't be too much and then his eyes lite up when he saw the price. I actually called the place 30 minutes down the road after the fact and they wanted even more, so I guess it is what it is.
I've been running 6 14"Marathons on my two boat trailers since '03 and '05 respectively 2 hours each trip without a lick of problem. They are a little more money but less than a day's gas for my big boat and a flat at 4am on a weekend an hour from home sucks, I know from past experience. Goodyear told me it was critical to run them inflated to their max of 50 PSI to avoid overheating.
Quote from: Scout24 on June 26, 2011, 08:12:00 AM
I've been running 6 14"Marathons on my two boat trailers since '03 and '05 respectively 2 hours each trip without a lick of problem. They are a little more money but less than a day's gas for my big boat and a flat at 4am on a weekend an hour from home sucks, I know from past experience. Goodyear told me it was critical to run them inflated to their max of 50 PSI to avoid overheating.
Good to know. Thanks for the reply. I will be sure to check the air pressure making sure it is at the max.