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Tires for a BMW in Cali,Colombia

Hi, I will be in about a week in Cali andI would like to change the tires on my BMW R1200GSADV, preferable Metzelers
Are these tires easy to find over there?
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Don't know about Cali but there's a really great BMW dealer in Medellin

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Hi, I will be in about a week in Cali andI would like to change the tires on my BMW R1200GSADV, preferable Metzelers
Are these tires easy to find over there?

I'll ask around tomorrow. Found some 2 weeks ago...
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That would be great!
Thanks in advance!
I gues otherwise my best bet will be the dealer in Meddelin?
Is the road between Meddelin and Cali open now?
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That would be great!
Thanks in advance!
I gues otherwise my best bet will be the dealer in Meddelin?
Is the road between Meddelin and Cali open now?
I haven't heard anything about the road to Medellin being closed. I know there are some smaller roads closed, but I can't not imagine the main roads being closed.

I did not have time today to ask around. I'll try again Monday!
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Thanks!
I plan to be in Cali this wednesday or Thursday
I am in Aguachica now and driving towards Cali the next days
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I plan to be in Cali this wednesday or Thursday
I am in Aguachica now and driving towards Cali the next days
I have found a set of Bridgestone tires 725.000 for the set at Asturias two blocks from my hostel!
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That is great!
Where is your hostel?
I plan to stay at the Casablancahostel
See you in Cali?
I see in your profile that you plan to go to Russia.
I have been there about 10 times on the motorcycle, i might have some good info for you?
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That is great!
Where is your hostel?
I plan to stay at the Casablancahostel
See you in Cali?
I see in your profile that you plan to go to Russia.
I have been there about 10 times on the motorcycle, i might have some good info for you?
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