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03-29-2012, 03:38 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Eugene
Posts: 1,053
M.O.C. #5091
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Marathon tire explodes
Well, I had my first blowout with my Goodyear Marathons. It was on a tire with about 15,000 miles. I heard a whoompf and then my tire monitoring system started to beep. Pulled over and the tire had started to separate and blew out the inside edge of tire. No damage at all and little damage to tire, although ruined. Decided then and there it was time for new tires and drove back to San Antonio to a Discount tire store and bought 5 new Michelin tires just like the truck tread except they were 235 instead of 265. Feel much better about continuing our trip through the south with safe tires. Spending the night in Baton Rouge La with thunderstorms and lightning, but hope to head to New Orleans tomorrow.
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03-29-2012, 03:49 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: silver creek
Posts: 1,507
M.O.C. #7770
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glad you caught it before it caused any damage. Both to you and the trailer
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03-29-2012, 04:25 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Glad it didn't do any damage. You'll find pulling down the road more restful with your new found peace of mind.
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03-29-2012, 04:26 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Williamston
Posts: 631
M.O.C. #9432
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If you got 15,000 miles out of the Marabombs consider yourself very fortunate. Glad you didn't get hurt.
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03-29-2012, 04:27 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Derby
Posts: 91
M.O.C. #11859
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I'm glad you made it through safely. That is why I replaced my Marathons before I took the first trip.
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03-29-2012, 04:32 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: New Bern
Posts: 4,372
M.O.C. #8728
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you mis-spoke. You had your LAST blowout with your Goodyear Marathons. You made the right move. Glad there was no damage.
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03-29-2012, 09:08 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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You were lucky to have no damage.
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03-30-2012, 02:40 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Homosassa
Posts: 307
M.O.C. #12211
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I'm glad it turned out well.
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03-30-2012, 04:31 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Land O Lakes
Posts: 2,783
M.O.C. #10246
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Happy to hear neither you nor your Montana were damaged.
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03-30-2012, 05:42 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Denver
Posts: 1,046
M.O.C. #5329
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Repeat after me.... Chinese tires are JUNK!
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03-31-2012, 02:21 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Hixson
Posts: 3,436
M.O.C. #11397
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Hi. my name is David. I'm a recovering Chinese tire owner. I've been free from them for 2 years now!
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03-31-2012, 03:30 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Garland
Posts: 450
M.O.C. #10688
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When I am driving today's roads pulling the fiver the last thing I need is tire drama. Great decision and glad no did not suffer any damage.
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