andy_george Posted August 28, 2017 A few weeks ago ASD Dad and some others were discussing trailer tires and I chimed in. I forget which thread it was though. Anyways, since then I've blown ANOTHER Goodyear Marathon with absolutely no warning, not high temps, below rated load capacity, and at 55mph. I vowed to never buy another trailer tire again, and give Light Truck (LT) tires a shot for trailer duty. But I recently discovered that Goodyear has a new trailer tire they promise is better.... The Endurance. Slightly more expensive, but the load ratings are way higher for the same size, speed ratings are up, they have a new rubber compound, and are made in the US. I caved and ordered 4. I'll give an update when I get them and mount them up.... 2 radin2son and ASD Dad reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ASD Dad Posted August 28, 2017 (edited) Let us know how they work out. Ever since my last blowout on the then top trailer tier (Maxxis) I vowed to not return and went LT tire. Havent had an issue since and they look brand new after thousands of miles of towing. I will need to get new ones due to age well before they are worn out. I thought you may try those commercial van tires but the Endurance sounds nice, I will need to check them out. Thanks for letting us know. EDIT: Just checked those new Endurance tires out and they look really nice! I would try them if I was in the market. There are still a lot of lateral forces when turning put on trailer tires that are not a factor with a LT/passenger tire. These look like the first viable alternative to an LT. I'll still with my LT's (Wrangler HT)for the next couple of years but I am looking forward to seeing how these new Endurance work. Edited August 28, 2017 by ASD Dad 2 andy_george and radin2son reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andy_george Posted August 29, 2017 Great point. The lateral forces are exactly why I decided to give an improved trailer tire a try. Our concession trailers have to be parked in some really tight spots at events, and the tandem really twists hard at times. Hopefully these are more up to the task! 1 ASD Dad reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oscar Posted July 1, 2021 You can also use Maxxis M8008 ST in place of Goodyear Marathon tires. Check this guide for more information on travel tires. 1 andy_george reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
