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Originally Posted by arooni
I've heard rumors that you CANNOT travel with a spare tire from the Chile side to the Argentenian side. Anyone know if this is true or just a rumor? If this is true; it will greatly complicate my ability to squeeze the last life out of my existing tire before swapping tires (about 1000-1500km left on old tire).
Best,
David
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A year ago we entered Argentina twice within one month wit hthe bikes.
First time, they didn't bother about the spare tyres on the back, but also never walked to the bikes to look at them.
Second run, we crossed near Santiago to Mendoza (great ride by the way) and they made a huge hassle about the two tyres I had with me.
YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO IMPORT GOODS WITH A VALUE >$100, so it is correct that they can hassle you.
I clamed it were my spares, just like a car has a spare.
They stated they were new, and that that was the problem. I suggested to swap them on the spot, so I would carry my used tyres as spares.
Then I wasn't allowed to carry tow anyhow, because cars only carry one too! I explained that carrying one spare would be stupid, when you have a 17"and a 21" rim on a vehicle.
They kept on annoying us, we kept on smiling and after 30 minutes we were allowed to drive on.
A smile goes a mile!
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