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My '08 Dodge 2500 is needing new covers. I've had a set of Marathons on it for 10 years and they're pretty well shot. I'll get another set. I was looking at photos of different brands and thought I'd post these 2. The 1st is Marathons. The 2d is Carhartts. Look at how they fit. The Carhartts are all wrinkley, a very poor fit. That headrest cover on the right is a disgrace. The Marathons I currently have look just like the 1st photo, even after 10 years, nice and tight. They have been washed any number of times over the years and they still fit very well although they're now badly faded and falling apart.

I bought Marathons.

Have you looked into Headwaters seat covers??


Carhartt makes work clothes, not quality seat covers. No comparison between them and companies whose specialty is seat covers.

These are

'LSeat'

Complete replacement leathers

Thick......

Suggest professional install

2001 Landcruiser

I am on my third pair of Okole neoprene seat covers in the front of my 2002 Ford Super duty, and the back seats are on their second pair in 131,000 miles approximately. I have been very happy with them and I am pretty hard on them.

Look up seat covers unlimited out of Phoenix AZ. They are pricey but i think money well spent.

I bought covers from them for a Honda Pilot. They were very poorly made and they had a no refund/return policy.
Their online reviews are terrible, check them out.

I had Wet Okole on my old Tacoma. 15 years/230K miles and they were in good shape other than some stains and a minor tear on the edge outside the seating surface. The seats looked like new underneath. I also installed a set on a 22 Corolla and they are of the same quality as the previous set I had. The only draw back with the Neoprene is that is can be hot in the summer.

I just finished installing a set of Marathons on my '08 Dodge pickup. They replace an identical (other than color) set that was 8 or 9 years old and falling apart. The new ones don't fit quite as well as the old ones. They didn't pull as tight. The seat bottoms are ok but the seat backs are a bit wrinkly. There's no adjustment on the backs.
I didn't have covers for the back seats before. I got them this time. They fit a little loose too but it requires removing a bunch of bolts to move the seats forward to get behind them to pull them tight. Maybe some day when I'm bored.

Marathon was purchased by Covercraft in 2018. Maybe nothing to it, but...

The first set i purchased 5 years ago for a Nissan Titan 4 door they are the only covers i have ever bought so i can not compare to others they fit like a tight glove and are of camo design and was worried about UV fading but have not seen it yet they have not been out for cleaning yet and do not have any stains.I was so impressed i purchased another set same design and fabric for my 2016 Tacoma. they are a little bit of a tussle to install and really expensive but if they ever ware out i will buy them again. how long ago did you buy yours and what material did you go with mine was canvas camo mossy Oak pattern. I consider it a great investment sorry to hear of your bad encounter with them i have not had the same encounter as you had.that's why i recommend them. I have not given a online review of them other then this one.

The Carharts i have used just don't fit well, Marathons are way over priced and slow service,

Look at Tough Skins, they fit very well and are fair priced. Rio7

I can't say that Marathons are slow service. They custom make them to your order and they call you to confirm the specs. They told me 5 to 6 weeks. I got them in about 3 weeks.

Rock Chuck, our experiences differ. Rio7

Just installed a set of Headwaters covers, very pleased.

Look at Sportsman seat covers. I’ve had good luck with them

Just found what I put on the van we use for the farm. Those covers have about 120K miles on them, still in great shape, a few dark spots from grease that worked in. Pretty good for a van that’s used by everyone from shuttling truck drivers to airfreight runs to hauling parts. Really tough, I just ordered another set for the trucklet. They look to be a ballistic nylon. I

Cover king ballistic seat covers.

https://coverking.com/products/seat-cover-ballistic?variant=40328009154722

I just got a set of coverkings for my new work truck. Not super pleased with the fit or the product compared to my other seat covers. But the coverkings are a lot cheaper.

Ordered a Covercraft dash cover for my wife's auto. She handed it back to me and said it was chit.