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05-15-2012, 01:45 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Pahrump
Posts: 2,523
M.O.C. #1081
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Mar-A-Bombs Gone!
I just changed out the tires on our rig to the Goodyear G614's today.  The relief of not having to worry about the Mar-A-Bombs exploding is nice! I managed to pick-up 5 of them for $1750.00 mounted.
Just want to express a big Thank You to everyone who has shared their experiences and suggestions on helping others prevent a hardship and damage to thier rigs.
By the way......Anyone looking for tires for thier utility trailers? I have 5 Marathon's with only 400 miles on them for sale and will give you a real smok'in deal on them!!
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05-15-2012, 01:52 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Garland
Posts: 450
M.O.C. #10688
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When I gave away my Mara-bombs I made the guy sign a hold-harmless statement. Congratulations...I am sure you travels will be less stressful going forward!
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05-15-2012, 02:04 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Fayetteville
Posts: 657
M.O.C. #9178
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Congrats, you will appreciate the new peace of mind when rolling down the road, I know I do.
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05-15-2012, 02:32 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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My OEM Missions went on a friends boat trailer and as far as I know are still on it.I will have to check that out.
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05-15-2012, 02:57 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: No. Attleboro
Posts: 338
M.O.C. #6002
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Scott, did you have the change over done at a Tire dealer or an RV dealer? The G614s are supposedly larger than the Marathons. Did they fit ok?
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05-15-2012, 03:06 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Pahrump
Posts: 2,523
M.O.C. #1081
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RJI47, I got the tires at a tire Dealer. He told me the tires are just a little bit wider and they seem to fit just fine. After all, they are an option from Montana so they should fit just fine.
The main thing is just make sure your rims have the proper pressure ratings on them. Mine are rated for 115 psi so they are good to go.
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05-15-2012, 03:44 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Congratulations, we love our 614's. Smoking deal on Marathon's, is that a pun, or not.
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05-15-2012, 04:03 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Bakersfield
Posts: 5,316
M.O.C. #15
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I guess every brand and or model of tire has its detractors. Interestingly there is a thread on the Escapees Forum that is thrashing the GY614s just like the GY Marathons are being trashed here. Makes a guy wonder what truly is the best thing to do regarding the best and or safest tire to put on one's rig.
I've had tires blow-out and or go "bad" with three or four different brands of tire (none of them were the Marathons). I know the Marathons have a terrible reputation -- Especially here on the MOC. But I also know there are tons of them out there. My new rig has them and I am watching them closely. Sure hope they hold up! Just in case I have to change them out I'm starting a "tire fund" account. Dennis
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05-15-2012, 04:44 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Williamston
Posts: 631
M.O.C. #9432
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Like any tire the G614 has its limits. The Escapee guys probably need H range tires. Overload a tire too much and BOOM!!! Judging by posts from members here the G614s seem to be overkill for Montanas as the E rated LTs are holding up nicely on rigs that run them.
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05-16-2012, 06:01 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Sioux Falls
Posts: 729
M.O.C. #3206
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x2 clemson!!!
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05-16-2012, 12:23 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: BEND
Posts: 350
M.O.C. #11243
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New G614's installed today. Peace of mind means a lot. I am not sure that Marathons are bad tires, just not good for the weight of the Montana. Had the Tire Dealer check the Marathons and he said they were in great shape so sold them on Craigslist to a used tire dealer.
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05-16-2012, 01:21 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Olive Branch
Posts: 16
M.O.C. #12040
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4 Marathons available for pick up in Olive Branch, MS. Less than 1000 miles. They are free. Need to get them out of my garage. Send me an email at alcolemanau07@gmail.com if interested.
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05-16-2012, 04:00 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Bakersfield
Posts: 5,316
M.O.C. #15
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Al,
If I were you I'd rethink foisting these "Mar-A-Bombs" on someone. They obviously are defective and dangerous ----- As proven here on this Forum time and time again. You may face a substantial lawsuit. I'll drop by tomorrow to pick them up! Just kidding. Dennis
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