Another New Rear Tire on Bike

At 8400 miles I've replaced another tire on my bike. Brand new Metzler Marathon bought at below website and had them price match a competitor at $261.64

 http://www.directlineparts.com

http://www.directlineparts.com/product.asp?pid=5212&str=290&mdl=&mdy=

Old tire had worn on left side to show steel bands.