Price on trailer tires?!?!?!?!?!

[fallsflight]

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.

[Flydown]

$137.00 Is a little high. The GoodYear Marathon in that size are selling for around $115 around here.

[lightsoutcalls]

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. 

[Turkey Trot]

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.

[barry]

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

[fallsflight]

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.

[Scout24]

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.

[fallsflight]

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.