Marathons made in USA

romap · 08-21-2009, 09:20 AM

A few folks on a Boston Whaler forum have stated that Goodyear has moved their trailer tire production back to the USA. One said that he bought a replacement that was maked "Made in USA" and another that had a defectve Marathon replaced was told by the dealer that production has been relocated back to the USA.

I hope these are not rumors and are in fact truth because it sure would be welcome news.

**moosetags** · 08-21-2009, 09:24 AM

I, also, hope that is correct.

Brian

markdoane · 08-21-2009, 09:53 AM

My dealer said production moved back to the USA over a year ago.

HowieE · 08-21-2009, 10:00 AM

I spoke to Goodyear customer service in Akron today and they can not make a statement that the Tires are made in the US. They also did not make any attempt to confirm that they are not still made in China even when I said I would post their statement.

The best bet is to look at any tire before you buy it and check the country of manufacture.

ArtStream · 08-21-2009, 10:10 AM

A few Forum members have purchased new Marathon tires with the USA mark.

Of course any motivation to move production back to the U.S. would have nothing to do with the quality of the China produced tires.

I'm sure it's just a commuting issue

rustyrivet · 08-21-2009, 11:07 AM

I just purchased a new set of Marathons yesterday after my Maxxis order fell through. The DOT code indicates the tires were produced the 30th week of 2009 at a Goodyear plant in Alabama. Very new tires and very American. jc

StingrayL82 · 08-21-2009, 11:37 AM

Until I read good reviews about the Goodyear Marathon for the next two years, I'll stick to my Carlisle Radial Trail tires.

subfan1 · 10-27-2009, 08:59 PM

I just replaced our two tires with GY Marathons that are made in the USA date code 2009. Only time will tell if that was the right choice, I sure hope so!