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09-04-2012, 07:46 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Portland
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M.O.C. #8045
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Tires on 3000RK
Are the marathon tire problems limited to any paticular models?
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09-05-2012, 12:45 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
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Weight is the issue with the Marathons. Based on the track record of the tire, and potential damage from a blowout, a gamble for any Montana.
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2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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09-05-2012, 12:45 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: New Bern
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No, they will blow up on any model. They are equal opportunity pieces of crap.
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09-05-2012, 04:06 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sebring
Posts: 3,657
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They are not even unique to Montanas, read any of the other RV Forums and you will see reports of problems unless you have a lite weight hybred unit, then you might be OK, but I wouldn't bet the house (on wheels) on it.
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2018 Chevy 3500HD High Country DRW 4X4 Crew Cab w/Duramax/Allison, Formally 2010 Montana 2955RL, Now Loaded 2016 SOB, Mor/ryde IS, Disc Brakes & Pin Box, Comfort Ride Hitch, Sailun 17.5 Tires.
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09-05-2012, 05:11 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Copperas Cove
Posts: 1,426
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I think it is a combination of weight and speed traveled. Maybe 30 years ago when lots of states the max speed was 55 maybe they were ok. But at todays speeds of 65+, yes some of us travel at 65, I don't think they hold up. There are sooooo many reports of these tires blowing up and destroying RV's I find it hard to believe there has not been a class act suit. Sad thing is that the tire companies as well as Keystone can remedy the problem. Either manufacture better quality tires or if they don't Montana needs to change to LT or G rated tires. But both would cost a little more and they are afraid it would affect sales. They don't seem to understand that the people buying these RV's have the money and would most likely be willing to pay the extra couple hundred dollars for better tires. I changed the brand new Marathons on my 3000rk out for BFG's which are now changed out for Michelins because of the recall. I felt it was a small price to pay to try and save my trailer and avoid all the hassle of fighting with Goodyear to get it fixed. As has been said it is not if they will blow but just when will it happen.
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09-05-2012, 11:47 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Eugene
Posts: 1,053
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I had them on our 2010 3000RK and got rid of them after my first flat. The tire separated and blew a hole on the inside of the tire. No damage luckily, and we replaced all tires that same day with Michelins.
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09-05-2012, 11:55 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Portland
Posts: 1,107
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I may be on borrowed time, I have over 14,000 miles on ours.
Only problem was running over a truck mud flap and having two flats
which were plugged and patched 14,000 miles ago.
We just returned from A trip to eastern Oregon where temps were 80+.
I drive 60 to 65 mph but occasionally do 70.
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09-05-2012, 01:12 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
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I'm sorry to say this, but I wouldn't run on Marathons that have been patched ever. If you read up on the Marathons you will also note that you are driving faster than the manufacturer says you should. You've been lucky so far, but the odds are against you.
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09-05-2012, 01:58 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 908
M.O.C. #7915
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The Marathons are limited only when put on an RV, they do fine sitting in the garage. Kind of like the used car warranty, "guaranteed for 10 years and 100,000 miles or until it leaves the lot, whichever comes first. 
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09-06-2012, 02:22 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by DQDick
I'm sorry to say this, but I wouldn't run on Marathons that have been patched ever. If you read up on the Marathons you will also note that you are driving faster than the manufacturer says you should. You've been lucky so far, but the odds are against you.
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X2 on that!
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2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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