[jlb27537]

Went to Tire Rack and it looks like the Tow Max is a "Made in China" and has the same construction as a Marathon. Is a tire that weighs the same as a Marathon (37lbs) so I do not see the improvement. If you look at the price vs: the cost of a Duravis or a G614 you understand why they are using these tires CHEEP....

Tire rack shows a TowMax @ $125 and a Marathon @ $140

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Power+King&tireModel=Towmax+STR &sidewall=Blackwall&partnum=38R6TMSTR&tab=Specs

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Goodyear&tireModel=Marathon+Rad ial&sidewall=Blackwall&partnum=38R6MARV3&tab=Sizes

Mr. Mack would be well served if he would put G614's on the entire Montana line. I realize he is fighting competition of other brands and needs to keep his costs down, but most Montana buyers are not first time buyers.

IF a salesman pointed out the differences of models, explained to buyers the benefits of a trailer with better tires. It would be a selling point that the other brands could not match. But then someone would have to educate the RV Salesmen, most of whom have never spent a night in a RV, let alone ever towed one.

For me, I'll stick with my 59lb Duravis and see how they do. 3000+ miles so far, and perfect.

Jim