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06-10-2014, 05:03 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Kissimmee
Posts: 545
M.O.C. #14096
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Well, I just got home with our new G614s. Goodyear really came thru for us on our almost new Marathons. We got $200 each for all 5! Needless to say, we are EXTREMELY happy. Out the door for $801.66.
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06-10-2014, 05:14 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
Posts: 7,327
M.O.C. #6846
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You did very well, that is the best trade that I have heard of yet!
Bingo
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Bingo and Cathy - Our adventures begin in the hills of WV. We are blessed by our 2014 3850FL Big Sky (previous 2011 3750FL and 2007 3400RL) that we pull with a 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic DRW CC dually.
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06-10-2014, 09:07 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Northport
Posts: 439
M.O.C. #12726
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We took our Marathons to be inspected yesterday. Surely hope we get as good a deal as you, Virginia. Congratulations, you did good.
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06-10-2014, 11:51 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Kissimmee
Posts: 545
M.O.C. #14096
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Thanks, Carole. I'll cross my fingers for you.
We bought our Montana new and have only pulled it 50 miles, so the tires looked new. The tire guy told me we got the full value on them. My husband did a happy dance when I told him the news. We feel so much better, knowing we now have the proper tires.
Now, if he can just get a week's vacation so we can go to the rally in Sevierville, TN. That will be our first "trip" with it. We have been living in it ever since we bought it in October, but have yet to take it anywhere.
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06-10-2014, 12:59 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Frostproof, FL USA
Posts: 2,362
M.O.C. #13272
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by bncinwv
You did very well, that is the best trade that I have heard of yet!
Bingo
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X2! The dealer took ours off before we took delivery and we still paid $1,000 for 5 new G614's installed.
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Previous: 2008 Montana 3400RL & 2014 3725RL
Current: Full Time 2022 SOB TT Toy Hauler
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06-10-2014, 04:10 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Bridgewater
Posts: 1,196
M.O.C. #13166
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Congratulations! I wish everyone could have a success story like yours. Now you can travel with less concern for your tires. My suggestion would be to use some of that money you saved and invest in a TPMS for even more peace of mind. Happy travelling!
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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
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06-10-2014, 05:40 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Milton
Posts: 275
M.O.C. #14116
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Congratulations! If only I could be that lucky.
I'm still having a problem getting Goodyear tires from a Goodyear dealer near me and we live in farm/horse country! I followed your suggestion, Virginia, and called a Goodyear owned Goodyear tire store. The closest one is about 15 miles away. He told me he could order them for me but couldn't put them on my rig because it's too heavy!
After a lot of research I seem to have two choices: get the G614s from our local tire store at approximately $340 per tire and sell the Marathons privately (they won't give us any money for them) or drive an hour and 15 mins away to the Goodyear owned Commercial Vehicle Center and hope for a good trade. In the meantime the money I was going to use to buy the tires is still tied up for at least 3 more weeks and our trip to Florida is this Sunday.
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06-10-2014, 07:57 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Bridgewater
Posts: 1,196
M.O.C. #13166
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He told me he could order them for me but couldn't put them on my rig because it's too heavy!
Is he aware that you now have E rated tires on the rig that's too heavy for G's?
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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
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06-11-2014, 02:31 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Northport
Posts: 624
M.O.C. #12724
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Our Marathons are being evaluated as we speak. Something I learned, don't go to a Mom and Pop Goodyear. Go to Wingfoot. They are commercial Goodyear and handle big trucks. Our local Wingfoot told me they get about three RVs a week. Wingfoot is nation wide and every state has at least one.
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2013 358 RLT Mountaineer
2008 Silverado Duramax
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06-11-2014, 02:35 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Milton
Posts: 275
M.O.C. #14116
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by sambam
He told me he could order them for me but couldn't put them on my rig because it's too heavy!
Is he aware that you now have E rated tires on the rig that's too heavy for G's?
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What I meant to say was the rig is too heavy for him to change out the tires. He said he had no way to get it jacked up safely.
And yes, Wingfoot Commercial is the place that's an hour and 15 mins from my house.
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06-11-2014, 03:06 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Fayetteville
Posts: 4,200
M.O.C. #11401
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Goodyear treated us well in the same way. Of course our new one came with the Gs.
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06-11-2014, 05:34 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Kissimmee
Posts: 545
M.O.C. #14096
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Wingfoot in Little Rock, AR, is where we took ours and got such a great deal. Good luck!
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06-11-2014, 05:36 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Copperas Cove
Posts: 1,426
M.O.C. #12096
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"What I meant to say was the rig is too heavy for him to change out the tires. He said he had no way to get it jacked up safely.".....What they heck are they using to change tires out,,,, a bumper jack???
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06-11-2014, 09:06 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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No, they upgraded when someone left their scissor jack from a 66 mustang at the store 
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2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
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06-11-2014, 11:25 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Northport
Posts: 624
M.O.C. #12724
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OK, Goodyear to allow 50% on old tires. Not as good as Virginia but our tires are 1-1&1/2 years old with over 5,000 miles. Question are first my wheels are 110# rated but can't tell about spare with out letting it down. Is steel spare wheel usually 110#. Also is there really a need to put a $400 dollar tire for spare. G614s never get flats do they. Last question: do you have problem getting tire places to jack properly and not bend axels? I'm the only one that has ever jacked my RV and I'm very careful.
Thanks
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2013 358 RLT Mountaineer
2008 Silverado Duramax
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06-11-2014, 12:21 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Kissimmee
Posts: 545
M.O.C. #14096
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The spare wheel is supposed to be rated the same as the others. We got the G614 for a spare because we read somewhere on this forum that you shouldn't use different size tires on an axle. I just know we will feel better if we ever do need the spare and won't have to worry about how far it is to remedy the flat/damage.
We pulled the tires and took them to Wingfoot, then put them back on the Monty. Steve got to use his new torque wrench . . . 
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06-11-2014, 03:31 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
Posts: 7,327
M.O.C. #6846
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Steel rims are rated for 110 psi.
Bingo
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Bingo and Cathy - Our adventures begin in the hills of WV. We are blessed by our 2014 3850FL Big Sky (previous 2011 3750FL and 2007 3400RL) that we pull with a 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic DRW CC dually.
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06-11-2014, 03:47 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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Ours came with 5 G614's. The Goodyear dealer in Hanes City ,Fl also said they did not have the equipment to lift the 3402.I had to remove the wheel and truck it to them.
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06-11-2014, 04:21 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Bridgewater
Posts: 1,196
M.O.C. #13166
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by psomers
OK, Goodyear to allow 50% on old tires. Not as good as Virginia but our tires are 1-1&1/2 years old with over 5,000 miles. Question are first my wheels are 110# rated but can't tell about spare with out letting it down. Is steel spare wheel usually 110#. Also is there really a need to put a $400 dollar tire for spare. G614s never get flats do they. Last question: do you have problem getting tire places to jack properly and not bend axels? I'm the only one that has ever jacked my RV and I'm very careful.
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I wouldn't count on the G614 never going flat, but I just bought 4. I don't want a $400 tire underneath the camper rotting away. Some buy 5 and rotate them. I can't see myself doing that. I figure the Marathon will get me where I need to in order to repair or replace the G614.
As for jacking the trailer, I did my own. No one will be as careful as you.
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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
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06-12-2014, 01:54 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Northport
Posts: 624
M.O.C. #12724
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I'm with you Sambam. If you want to rotate spare into rotation then you need to buy a wheel to match. I think for now buying wheel plus shipping not happening.
Virginia I would love to remove wheels as your DH did. I don't have stands that strong and tall.
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2013 358 RLT Mountaineer
2008 Silverado Duramax
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