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08-15-2014, 08:43 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Kernersville
Posts: 86
M.O.C. #13857
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Maxxis tires
This has probably been asked before, but are Maxxis trailer tires better than Marathons? Are they US made or also Chinese?
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08-15-2014, 09:01 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Calgary
Posts: 351
M.O.C. #10119
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No, Maxxis tires are not the same as Marathons. They are excellent ST tires. They are not made in China, but elsewhere in Asia. I've had them on or Monty for 2.5 yrs and I'm very pleased with them. In 2.5 yrs I've noticed little tread wear. The negative is that very few tire shops carry them in stock, and they usually have to be ordered. A number of tire shops told me that most people that own trailers don't want to spend a lot on quality tires. Maxxis tires are more expensive than the cheap crap tires.
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DPAM
2017 GMC Denali diesel, crewcab, 4x4, regular box.
2010 Montana 3150RL- Moving to Montana Package , Hickory Edition Package, wet bolts
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08-15-2014, 10:58 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Yes, Maxxis are good tires. Just make sure the ones you get can handle the weight you carry.
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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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08-15-2014, 11:28 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Northport
Posts: 624
M.O.C. #12724
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Not US or China. Think Tawan maybe. I had Maxxis on my SOB and several friends had them. I would have put them on my Mountaineer but DW insisted on G614 Goodyear.
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2013 358 RLT Mountaineer
2008 Silverado Duramax
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08-16-2014, 03:37 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Northport
Posts: 439
M.O.C. #12726
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Psomers, you have a very smart DW. LOL.
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08-17-2014, 03:25 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Copperas Cove
Posts: 1,426
M.O.C. #12096
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As an ST tire it is still speed rated...sorry they can't keep up with me........
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08-18-2014, 02:24 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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Excellent tire, been around a long time. See them often on heavy construction trailers.
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2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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08-28-2014, 11:43 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Bridgewater
Posts: 1,196
M.O.C. #13166
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Hey, they make a good mountain bike tire, too.
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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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08-29-2014, 01:05 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Afton
Posts: 166
M.O.C. #9256
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I've had them on my rig for about 2 yrs. no problems. Ordered them from Discount Tire Direct.
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08-29-2014, 01:21 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Vancouver Island
Posts: 894
M.O.C. #14417
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by daily double
I've had them on my rig for about 2 yrs. no problems. Ordered them from Discount Tire Direct.
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That's good news. This spring I bought Maxxis tires for my SOB. When I traded the SOB off for my 3400RL last month, I had the dealer take off the Marathons and put on the Maxxis. I hope my luck will be as good as yours.
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Lenny and Ros
2012 Montana 3400RL,680 Watts Solar,4xT-105 Trojans,GP-ISW2000-12 Inverter,Trimetric 2020, EMSHW50C
2009 Chevy Silverado 3500 LTZ Duramax 4x4 CC Dually, Banks Speed Brake
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08-29-2014, 03:52 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,550
M.O.C. #2283
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As an ST tire it is still speed rated...sorry they can't keep up with me........
I don't know why ST tires are made for trailers that will be used on 75 MPH roads.
Lynwood
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08-29-2014, 09:00 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Vancouver Island
Posts: 894
M.O.C. #14417
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If I drove at 75 MPH even with G614's I would be dead!!!!!!!!! My DW would kill me.
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Lenny and Ros
2012 Montana 3400RL,680 Watts Solar,4xT-105 Trojans,GP-ISW2000-12 Inverter,Trimetric 2020, EMSHW50C
2009 Chevy Silverado 3500 LTZ Duramax 4x4 CC Dually, Banks Speed Brake
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08-30-2014, 05:00 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Bridgewater
Posts: 1,196
M.O.C. #13166
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Yes, 75 mph is out of my comfort zone also. Too much weight and too many variables. Maybe at 65 it's not much different, but is sure feels it to me.
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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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08-31-2014, 03:20 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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Maxxis tires are good. I had 43-45K on our last set before I replaced them with yet again Maxxis. I probably could have gotten more out of them, but felt like I should replace them because of age.
Our MOC member "LonnieB" owns a tire business and these are the only ST tires he will recommend and for good reason......they do what they say. We have been completely satisfied. One of the things I noticed when I replaced the original Marathons with the first set a Maxxis was that the tires ran much cooler than the Marathons. We have bought ours online from Discount Tire for the best price I could find. Free shipping too!
Jack
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