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08-25-2011, 08:44 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Union Bay
Posts: 92
M.O.C. #8385
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Maxxis Tires?
Still trying to decide which way to go on tires--currently have 3 x Mission and 1 x Triangle trailer tires on rig and they're about 5 years old so perhaps time to change, especially when I read about blowout problems.
Can get set of 4 Maxxis 8008 trailer tires (ST235/80R16, Load Range E, 10 ply) installed for about $900. Is this a fair price for these tires and are they recommended? Also, do trailer tires need to be balanced on installation?
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08-25-2011, 10:03 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Oceanside
Posts: 20,028
M.O.C. #20
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I recommend they be balanced. Many don't because they can't feel the bouncing and/or they put so few miles on per year that the tires will time out for age before they're damaged beyond use, but bouncing can sure damage the tires.
I don't have the Maxxis knowledge to comment on the price, etc.
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08-25-2011, 11:50 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Texico
Posts: 1,917
M.O.C. #6150
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barmar, the Maxxis M8008 is the ONLY ST rated tire I will sell or recommend at this time. I have been through many brands from Towmax, to Carlilse and even Goodyear and the Maxxis is the only one I haven't had trouble out of. Yes, as Steve said, have them balanced. If you are getting them from a reputable tire shop, the mounting and balancing should be no extra charge. I think the price is a little high though, my normal everyday price on 4 ( mounted, balanced, disposal of old tires, and sales tax ) is 767.18. I'm not trying to sell them to you, just giving you something to go by.
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08-27-2011, 07:42 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Oak Harbor
Posts: 1,530
M.O.C. #2471
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We put the Maxxis 8008's on our rig last year because of Lonnie B's recommendation. Currently have about 6k miles on them with no problems. One of the things I immediately noticed after putting them on was how much cooler to the touch they were after traveling than the stock Marathons were. I have always balanced my trailer tires. Less wear and tear on the tires and the trailer. I bought them on line from "Gripston.com", but just checked and they don't have them right now. You might want to call them and ask about it. Their number is 800-956-7760. We got 4 tires for $687.36 delivered to our door.
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08-31-2011, 06:50 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: St Catharines
Posts: 176
M.O.C. #6415
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Somewhere I read that the Maxxis tire weighed 43.43 lbs while the Marathon weighs in at 35.4 lbs suggesting the Maxxis is a stronger tire.
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08-31-2011, 07:44 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Adirondack
Posts: 367
M.O.C. #10754
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I put Maxxis tires on my previous 5er and they were problem free for the three years and 15,000 miles I put on it before I traded up to the Montana last year. The dealer swapped out the China Bombs for Maxxis free of charge before I picked up the Montana and I now have aprox. 4,000 trouble free miles on these. I'm happy with them.
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