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Heidenau K60 in Brazil?
I am in need of a set Heidenau K60 for my bike in Brazil. I have done a preliminary web search and have come up with nothing. If anyone knows where I might find a set for a Triumph Tiger 800XC please let me know. The last set I found in Santiago, Chile, but five months of Patagonia, Argentina and Uruguay have nearly done them in.

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Hey Johnny,
Where are you now?
No idea about Heidenau in Brazil, but as a matter of interest to ALL on HUBB, maybe you could post up what tires ARE available in Brazil, and prices?

I'm sure there are lots of bikes shops and I'm guessing you've called around to all of them. My question is ... what tires DO they stock beyond tires for 125's and scooters?

I've heard of guys finding "Big Bike" tires there at BMW dealers. No idea how long it took or if shops there actually have tires IN STOCK. Or must everything be ordered ?... and how long a wait?

Most know Pirelli have a huge factory in Brazil, yet prices I hear for Pirelli are more expensive in Brazil than other places. (taxes?) Mostly the MT60 seems most available outside Brazil.

Since Pirelli own Metzeler ... perhaps Metzeler's are available there? The Tourance is not quite as dirt road friendly as Heidenau but certainly a tough, long lasting tire. Or maybe Pirelli rally tire is for sale there?

Seems little is known about CURRENT availability in Brazil and current prices.
Hope you have time to post up what you find out if you are "on the ground" there in Brazil.
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Hola Mollydog,

I am in Urubici, SC, Brazil. I am have been staying at a hotel here and the Rotax Moto Clube is having a big meeting and ride. I have been riding with 150 to 200 large bikes this weekend. It will be easy to get tires for the bike in any city of a population of 100,000 or more. I have been traveling in the Americas for three years and in Latin America for over two. My bike has over 89,000 km and I have done all with four sets of the Heidenau K60. I have asked a few Brazilians about this tire and they have never heard of them. Every major worldwide brand of moto tire is available. With the strength of the US Dollar and the weakness of the Brazilian Real...tires will not be expensive for an American.
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Exchange rates and local manufacture notwithstanding, tires and other bike parts in Brazil are more expensive than almost anywhere I've been in the world. On the other hand, stuff is generally available--big tires, high-quality chains, etc. If money's an issue, head for any border and you'll probably do better.

I don't know about the K60, but I'd be doubtful. When I needed tires (twice in Brazil) I made do with Pirellis, and they cost twice what I'd paid elsewhere. Outside of the major cities I found availability good but selection limited, with some 2-day waits while stuff got shipped in by bus. That's life.

Fortunately, Brazilians are ridiculously friendly and welcoming. I kept staying everyplace longer than I'd planned, just because.

Hope that's helpful.

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Thanks Mark...I am headed for Iguazu Falls there I will have Argentina and Paraguay. Money is not a problem, but a good price is always welcome.

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If you're headed for Iguazu, Ciudad del Este is the place. Lots of hustle and con, so keep your wits about you. For Argentina, bring US dollars.
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