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Tyres cheaper in Peru or Ecuador?

Hi,

I am on my way up to Colombia. I am in Peru now and my dirt-tyres are pretty done. But i think I could make it to Ecuador.
Anyone knows if it's cheaper to buy them here or in Ecuador?
Or anyone knows how much is the average price for tyres? - as I have no clue at all and I am a gringa and don't wanna be confronted with ridiculous prices
I got a Suzuki dr200se and I think about buying semi-dirt tyres.
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Ecuador and Argentina are expensive places to buy parts. We bought tires in Columbia and Chile, but not Peru.
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One offer I got was 108usd for front and back dirttire (Pirelli). Is that expensive?

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One offer I got was 108usd for front and back dirttire (Pirelli). Is that expensive?

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It sounds dirt cheap to me....

To be serious - dont think you can get em much cheaper than that...
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Colombia prices

In Colombia you'll find Pirelli for your bike for 200.000 Colombian pesos both (front and rear), that is about 70 US.

First city after the border, IPIALES, you'll find lots of shops and would bargain.

Ecuador is not big and not tire-wearing.

Go Google and look for " precios de llantas en Ipiales " ( Ipiales tire prices).

If you come to Medellín, e-mail me.

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One offer I got was 108usd for front and back dirttire (Pirelli). Is that expensive?

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Hi Silvia. Do you still in Perú? I can help you with your tires.
I'm the owner of a motogarage in Lima.

Please contact me.

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Does anyone have recent experience buying tires in Columbia near the border with Ecuador? Any problems crossing back into Ecuador?
I need to get new tires for my klr soon
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K60 rear tire for F700GS is 320 usd in Quito. I think its way expensive here...
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