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Question tyres in Bolivia
Hi everybody!

Does anybody know if it is possible to get tyres in Bolivia and where?

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yes the have lots of tires in bolivia!

lots of scooter tires, lots of car tires and you can easily interchange them just by using glue and duct tape. hehe (-:

kidding aside, what bike do you ride? makes it easier.

Have you investigated the "moto friendsly mechanics" section in to bottom of this forum?

There is a mechanic in La Paz (probably several) that I used and he had tires for klr and other dual sports in that size.

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tryes in Sucre and Santa Cruz
While in Sucre I got a 19 inch front tyre (for a Vstrom/1200gs) which was sent from Santa Cruz. Not the perfect tread but it is the right size and it works...
Other tyres seem easier to get in Sucre.. (nice place too)
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Santa Cruz is the Bolivian center for tires. I found EXACTLY what I wanted (18 and 21) and CHEAPER than anywhere else in SA. I believe it was at Motopartes MORONGO. Most moto parts stores are on the 1st Periferico (ring) headed towards the airport.

We bought 2 tires, levers, brake pads AND a front rotor for the price of JUST the front rotor in Brazil. And that was HONDA!!
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According to their website: "We both travel on BMW R100GS PD."

Cecilia, you have a very nice equipment section. I like a nice detailed review =] congrats on the termarest baby!
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According to their website: "We both travel on BMW R100GS PD."

Cecilia, you have a very nice equipment section. I like a nice detailed review =] congrats on the termarest baby!

Your blog is awfully similar to mine!
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nvm I changed theme, that theme didn't work properly for me anyways. Still many similarities though
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Your blog is awfully similar to mine!
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