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Tyres in Argentina or Bolivia

I am on my way north in Argentina. It is time to change tyres on my Himalayan. How is supply and prices in north of Argentina compared to Boliva ?

Suggestion for best places to search ?

Example Salta or La Paz ?

Suggestion of specific store/ workshop ?

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1- Google is your friend
2- Tour companies usually can offer advice or get them for you for a fee
3-Have you had a look in 'Communities' to see if there are some 'hubb locals' who may give you local info?

and it might help if you tell people that your himalayan needs 90/90/21 and 120/90/17
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Did u google maps “royal enfield salta”

Most common tyres, any bike store will do
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if you buy with western union exchange rate argentina is not that expensive.
all my argentinian motorbike friends buy in chile whenever they can.
the difference will not be that significant.
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I would definitely buy the tires in Argentina. Buenos Aires if you can.

Bolivia is not an easy place to find moto parts.
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I would definitely buy the tires in Argentina. Buenos Aires if you can.

Bolivia is not an easy place to find moto parts.
Well. On my map, Buenos Aires is not in the North of Argentina.
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Did u google maps “royal enfield salta”

Most common tyres, any bike store will do
The Royal Enfield dealer in Salta does nit sell tyres. Neirher can he point ro some that provides !!!
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1- Google is your friend
2- Tour companies usually can offer advice or get them for you for a fee
3-Have you had a look in 'Communities' to see if there are some 'hubb locals' who may give you local info?

and it might help if you tell people that your himalayan needs 90/90/21 and 120/90/17
Google did not help me. That is why I asked for experiences from real world
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I am on my way north in Argentina. It is time to change tyres on my Himalayan. How is supply and prices in north of Argentina compared to Boliva ?

Suggestion for best places to search ?

Example Salta or La Paz ?

Suggestion of specific store/ workshop ?

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Not anyone that has changed tyres in Salta.
And that can share at what workshop ?
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