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Old 05-28-2017, 02:10 PM   #37
CaptnJohn
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Originally Posted by jlb27537 View Post
I did a bit of research on a Marathon and a Endurance. A 235/80/16 in a Marathon weighs 39#'s a Endurance weighs 40#'s. Both seem to have the same fabric/steel construction.

To me it looks like Goodyear is building the Marathon in the USA and calling it a Endurance. Going to pass on the Endurance.
You may be absolutely correct. Marathon were made in the US before being manufactured in China. Either way, they need people willing to pay to test them for 3 - 5 years before I'm confident in them.
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