Tire Type Comparison
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Marathon Tires are made of amazing micro-cellular polyurethane foam that
is comprised of trillions of tiny air pockets. This material eliminates
flats, while creating the bounce and load handling characteristics of
conventional air - filled tires. Marathon tires also have a dense outer
skin for exceptional abrasion and chemical resistance.
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Polyurethane foam is two times stronger than rubber, so it is extremely
difficult to wear through the surface. Our solid tire is most dense at
the outer surface, but is strong throughout the tire. Therefore, even if
the outer surface is worn through, the tire will still perform
exceptionally well.
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Marathon tires are nearly as light as air - filled tires. Most solid
tire alternative are 2 - 3 times heaver than air - filled tires. Our
8" wheelbarrow tire weighs only 2 pounds more than the average air
- filled wheelbarrow tire.
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Polyurethane is similar to rubber in regards to chemical resistance.
However, unlike rubber, the tire is not affected by damaging UV sun
rays. Marathon Tires will not dry out and crack like rubber tires.
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No! Unlike rubber tires, polyurethane is non-marking. Marathon tires are
great for indoor use because the will not mark floors. This is the
perfect tire for the delivery business and indoor tasks. Pneumatic
(air-filled) and Semi-Pneumatic tires, however, can mark the floor as
they are made of rubber, not polyurethane foam.
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Marathon flat free wheels look and feel like air-filled wheels and can
handle the same load capacity. Because they are designed to mimic
air-filled tires, Marathon tires provide superior performance in the
flat-free tire market. Most flat-free alternatives are much heavier and
offer less bounce than the Marathon tire.
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Marathon Industries has set up a distribution network throughout the
United States. Marathon tires are sold in nearly every state. Please
contact Marathon Industries to find a distributor in your area. If we do
not currently have a distributor in your area, we will be happy to work
with you to establish one.
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Marathon Tires are designed to fit the majority of wheelbarrows and hand
trucks in the market. If your tires have special hub or axle
requirements, we will work with your to meet your needs.
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Click here to view our
"Understanding Tire Sizes".
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Tires in the tire industry are not exact. We've designed our tires to
meet industry standards. The diameter and width that we provide in the
tire specs is based on averages. Tires may vary slightly in size. For
more information on understanding tire sizes, please see previous
question and answer.
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Marathon Industries is continuously working to increase our production
lines. If you do not see your desired tire listed, please call and let
us know. Toll Free 1.877.425.1640.
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