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4x4 tyres in Nairobi

Morning all,
Just decided that my tyres can prob make it another few 1000 kms so hope to buy some BFG AT's in Nairobi.

Any body out there to tell me how posible this is and how expensive compared to SA. Come on Bundubasher I know you re out there

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I will get you the toyota dealers gps and also someone who owns a LC in Nairobi will get back to me today about availability.

"Toyota Dealer" lat=-1.30434, lon=36.82674 will know

"Impala Vehicle Spare Parts" lat=-1.30555, lon=36.83277 they might know

BFG tel 220996/217648/52

Will get more info later

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Ta

Perfect,
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here ya go

Glenn Mathews at 4WD Maintenence on Langata Rd. contact e-mail is Karen Mathews fourwdm@iconnect.co.ke
he has good connections around there

Other than that there is a second hand site for tyres ...but i hope u dont want those

good luck and pm me if u need any other help
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Sorry, been on a loong safari...(Zim and back:10,103km)

Local Firestone /Yana brand all over town. 6/7000 K Sh per tyre. Some good imports are available from Fast Eddies on Ngong Rd. Goodyear Wranglers are available at Rob's Magic in the Industrial area: self sealing at 20k plus. But I am loking for some new Michelins myself so if I find out about the BFGs I'll report back tomorrow.
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OK -

LT31/10.5 R15 BFG AT: 16 600.01 Kenyan Shillings each. Wheel balancing & alignement extra. This price includes a 20% discount if you pay with a credit card. You'll get 25% if you pay cash.

Email: monty (at) ho.kingswaytyres.com

He's in Nairobi near Biashara St.
0733 699510
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PS: We've got plenty of room some come stay when you get to Nairobi.
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