I have concluded that Goddyear Marathons are "sorry." We're 22 days into a trip and had a blowout yesterday. Both tires were balanced before we left and I checked the pressure often and kept them at 65 lbs cold (3124KS). I managed to get the spare on with 18 wheelers blowing by and forunately was able to find a tire dealer open on Saturdat afternoon. He replaced the blown tire with some brand I've never heard of and also checked the other Goodyear. The belts were separating in it and it would have blown before I got home. These tires were manufactured in June 2003 and the tread looks brand new. It is absolutely ridiculous that they are not any more reliable. When we get home I will be looking for some D load range LT tires that will fit and will permanently forsake the ST tires. I refuse to believe that we have to continue traveling with the constant dread of another blowout. I'll keep this forum updated with my experience with the truck tires.
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