Buying KLR Tyres: Ecuador, Colombia or Venezuela?

**JamesCo** · #1 9 Nov 2003

Any tips on what is a good place (ie. cost & availability) in these three countries for getting new KLR rubber (tubed 130/90-17 & 90/90-21)? Current tyres still have a lot of miles left, easily to Venezuela, but while I can live with them if I have to, they are rubbish. Have a soft spot for MT-21s, but whatever fits has to be dirt-oriented for the Guyanas & Brazil.

Muchísima gracias,
James

**JTA** · #2 10 Nov 2003

I don´t know much about Ecuador or Venezuela, but i´m sure you can find Bridgestone, Michelin, Metzeller or Pirelli tires in Bogotá from US$35 to above US$150.

**wallsts** · #3 12 Nov 2003

Me and a buddy just completed a trip and actually bought tires in quito Ecuador. I can't remember all the details, but you can find them for a KLR. Try getting ahold of Ricardo Rocco- he pointed us in the right direction and is more than willing to help. Hope that helps.

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**jim stanley** · #4 17 Nov 2003

You can most definitely buy good tires for KLR in Quenca, Ecuador, the enduro capital of the country. The KTM dealer is the pirelli dealer, many other moto shops with other brands. Im in Quito right now, just raced the Vuelta. If you get here before December send me an email.

**JamesCo** · #5 14 Jul 2004

Having now been in all three countries I reckon the easiest to get new rubber is Colombia, specifically in Bogotá.

Ecuador: in Quito all I could find were Maxxis (sp?) which I was told were $80 each, but in the end turned out not to be available. Cuenca might indeed be good though, since there were a few decent-looking shops there.

Venezuela: a local mechanic said that there are very few tyres for big enduro bikes.

Colombia: Metz Sahara III, Tourance, Pirelli MT60 and probably others available, but the Saharas were good enough to stop ringing 'round and only cost $100 for the pair.

James

**TerryMoto** · #6 14 Jul 2004

In Quito, Ecuador, go to MotoAccess.

www.motoaccess.cc

They are a sponser of Club Adventura, a KLR650 club in Quito. The KLR650 is very popular in Quito among the more well off.

I got a rear tire there, and they usually stock rear tires. If you want a more agressive tire, the Maxxis knobbies are popular in Quito on the KLR.

--Terry

**Ruta40** · #7 27 Jul 2004

We also have tyres here in Medellin and spare parts, For more information check out our web site www.ruta40.com.co.

Camilo Delgado
Ruta 40
El viaje... el destino