TDR Saves Me Lots Of Money

[Deezul1]

Thanks to the TDR and all the great folks that make it what it is. Through these forums I found out about Goodyear Marathon trailer tires that will be replaced for free if they qualify and 2 of mine did and I recieved 2 new tire for the cost of the balancing. That is a savings of about $300. 00 plus the bonus of no trailer damage and not having to deal with a blowout on the road. My old tires were still 75% but 7 years old. That covers my membership for 9 years.

Thanks Guys

John

 

[Bob Wagner]

Deezul1 congrats, could you give a little more details. My 97 Mallard has 4 badyear Marathons with lots of thread life left.



I've read the threads, but was does it take to qualify?



Thanks,

Bob

 

[Deezul1]

After the Marathon logo if there is a circle with an S in it these tire are supposed to be ok. If no circle with S in it call a goodyear store and ask about the tires, some place like Discount tire doesnt know about it, has to be a Goodyear store.

mine are 225/75/15 Load Range D. Its not a recall according to the tire store but they are replacing all these tire at no charge.

 

[Whitmore]

your lucky

this site costs me lots of money, seams I have this infinity to bomb and I love every minute of it... ..... Kevin

 

[Bob Wagner]

I have the same size, I just checked and there is no S.



I will call a Goodyear store today. I have a trip planned for next week

 

[Bob Wagner]

Thank you Deezul1

All 5 tires will be replaced Monday morning



I did have to call Goodyear direct (1 800 321 2136) to get a file started.



Thanks for bringing this topic back up, I remember it rom last year but I never acted on it.





Thanks again



Bob

 

[Lynn_Schwartz]

Thanks guys - no circle s on mine

Bob & Deesel, thanks. I checked the tires on my 1999 Arctic Fox TT, the Goodyear Marathon (205 75R15) and no "circle s". I will be contacting Goodyear next week. Regards, Lynn

 

[exfuzz01]

tires..

I just checked mine... they are the Goodyear Marathon... but I dont see the S or anything with or without a circle... where is it located

 

[Bob Wagner]

Dick. its on the sidewall of the tire

 

[exfuzz01]

tires

Thanks Bob...

I checked again. . and nothing there. . so will be calling about them tomorrow for sure. . I hope I can get them done before heading to eastern WA the first of the month.

 

[Bob Wagner]

good to go

all 5 tires replaced today on my 1997 Mallard with zero out of pocket expense



Hold your ground, and expect satisfaction







I am a happy camper

 

[exfuzz01]

Goodyear tires

Checked with the Goodyear Truck tire store at Port of Tacoma Rd and 99. They are having about 100 of the new tires delivered this week... will be getting mine changed ASAP on my 01 Komfort.

 

[Lynn_Schwartz]

Good Year guy Says no problem

I spoke to Dan Bear at Goodyear Tire here in Portland 503-285-5211. He said there was no problem with the 205 75R 15 as on my trailer. Said that some problems with the 215 or 225 75R 15 tires were being taken care of. Problem was that when the tires are loaded to the maximum there have been some failures ususally with 5th wheel trailers. He recommended that the tires be filled to their maximum pressure of 60psi? and to have metal valve stems installed if you have the rubber valve stems. Should get 50 or 60 thousand miles without any trouble. He didn't offer to replace the valve stems or the tires. Any Comments?

 

[Deezul1]

Call another dealer, I paid for the balance of my new tires as it seemed pretty cheap for 2 new tires.

 

[Bob Wagner]

Call Goodyear DIRECT 1 800 321 2136



If they are covered, they will take care of you

 

[Pit Bull]

John I think your in the minority, I think the TDR cost most members more in Bombs then it saves

 

[Rd.Runnr]

Goodyear replaced mine- & they had the "s". There is a huge number of these tires that have been replaced by Goodyear. I paid for an upgrade to the new trailer tire . It is a "G" series tire & carries a 110# air pressure limit. These tires are now factory installed tires on the larger (32 ft & up ) Alpenlites. Check your wheel limitations before buying these tires!

Happy trails. :

 

[exfuzz01]

TIRES

The Goodyear store at Port of Tacoma RD called me... tires are in. . taking the trailer there today to get 5 new ones...

They didnt hesitate to offer to change the old ones for the new !!

 

[exfuzz01]

tires

Got all 5 tires changed out today. The only cost to me was having them balanced !! Ready to roll now...

 

[greendragon]

tires

Same problem as Lynn. My Good years are not the ones. 205s not 225s According to the Goodyear dealer in Merced Calif. Attempted to call that 800 number. What a wasted morning, line was busy and then,later, I got to listen to music for a long time. GoodYear will take care of you? They won't even answer the phone. I had already replaced two of the Good Years with Coopers.