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07-08-2014, 06:56 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Longmont
Posts: 9
M.O.C. #12297
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Marathons no more
Just swapped my marathons for a set of Firestone Transforce H/T
The marathons had less than 3000 mi. on them but with a 4000+ mi. trip planned for later this year I didn't want to tempt fate.
I could only find one local tire shop that would give me any trade-in at all for the marathons and he recommended the Firestones, said he had them on all his trailers. Sounded good to me, plus they are on Lonnie's list. Gotta be an improvement.
Will be ordering the TST507 soon.
I feel better already. 
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07-08-2014, 07:40 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Bridgewater
Posts: 1,196
M.O.C. #13166
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Good move. Getting rid of the Marathons BEFORE something happens is becoming popular around here. The Firestones are a good choice, also. I have them on my truck, as many on this forum do. There are a bunch who have them on their Montanas as well. The TST will give you peace of mind.
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2010 Montana 3455SA, Mor/Ryde pin, wet bolts, TST 507, Progressive HW50C, GY G614
2019 Silverado D/A 3500HD LTZ DRW CC
B&W Companion
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07-09-2014, 12:31 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Okeechobee
Posts: 2,150
M.O.C. #11206
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Hi
Our Marathons has 4,500 on them including the trip from the factory to the dealer when we found the side walls bubbled on all 4 tires.
Good move.
Phil P
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2009 Montana 3665RE
2009 Duramax 3500 DRW quad cab
personal web page https:// www.sallyscoffees.com
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07-09-2014, 01:53 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Hanover
Posts: 1,471
M.O.C. #13325
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Got the same tires early last year. About 5k miles on them and they've been great.
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07-09-2014, 02:21 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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We have had good luck with the TransForce tires.
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Mike and Lorraine
2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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07-09-2014, 05:16 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Just leaving the Marathons behind will make driving a lot more fun and once you have the monitors you can fully enjoy the drive again.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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07-12-2014, 12:28 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Fountain Inn
Posts: 209
M.O.C. #13142
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Replaced Marathons last Nov on the Monty. Decided to keep Marathons to use on equipment trailer locally for business. Had tires mounted last week. Tire man called me in to look at tire running on balancer. We saw an egged shaped tire running. Two of the four tires were bad. Again a bad situation was avoided by removing problem tires. I was elated that Michelins are now on Monty.
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07-12-2014, 02:06 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Westford
Posts: 403
M.O.C. #1250
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When it came to replace the tires on our '04 2955 we also went with TransForce HT's based on Lonnie's recommendation. You should be well served by them.
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07-15-2014, 03:32 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Myrtle Creek
Posts: 25
M.O.C. #11517
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Had my first Marathon blowout today. Less than 2 years old and proper inflation, luckily with the auto levelers, we were able to change to the spare very quickly, while on the side of a busy highway. Looking at getting some 14 ply g rated trailer tires in a few days.
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07-15-2014, 11:38 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Okeechobee
Posts: 2,150
M.O.C. #11206
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Hi
We are on our second set of Firestone TransForce tires on the TV and they have given us about 60,000 miles on the first set without any issue.
Phil P
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2009 Montana 3665RE
2009 Duramax 3500 DRW quad cab
personal web page https:// www.sallyscoffees.com
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