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joel
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Replacing Baja Tires
I just looked at the tires in my beach 4runner. As near as I can tell, they are 10 years old (only "code" I can find on the tire is AR431) and look
it. Lots of tread, but the sidewalls are quite cracked.
Any advice on buying replacement tires in Baja? How much more do new tires cost in Baja than the states (the nearest tire store is a few hours away)
from us. Better to bring down them down one at a time from the states (in our other vehicle)?
[Edited on 7-23-2010 by joel]
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Russ
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10 years ago the price for my truck tires was a dollar cheaper last year one for the Explorer was $60 bucks more than the States. There are a few
middle men between here and Tj and each gets a cut. Maybe the costs are more reasonable in Ensenada or TJ??
Bahia Concepcion where life starts...given a chance!
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fishabductor
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here we go again
I find that the cheaper cost of mounting, and balancing in mx makes up the difference in cost.
[Edited on 7-23-2010 by fishabductor]
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joel
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| Quote: | Originally posted by fishabductor
here we go again
I find that the cheaper cost of mounting, and balancing in mx makes up the difference in cost.
[Edited on 7-23-2010 by fishabductor] |
Good point, I hadn't thought of.
Do you think it makes a big difference between buying them in La Paz versus the nearest town -- Constitucion?
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by joel
Do you think it makes a big difference between buying them in La Paz versus the nearest town -- Constitucion? |
GASP...Ohhh...the horror of that thought. Buy them in La Paz. Stay away from CC.
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Bob and Susan
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i never pay for mounting in the USA
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A few chains include the mounting, and even balancing. Ya gotta know it is worked into the price of the tire. I've sold an average of 10k a month in
tires for the last 20 years in my alignment shop. I always charge for the mounting and balancing. Rotations and flat repairs are included in the deal
though. My customers do not question the cost, when they see me, the owner, out there balancing and aligning there cars and trucks. Paying 20-25 bucks
a tire for a minimum wage employee is a different story. You would be suprised how many "great deals" I have the distinct pleasure of sorting out, at
my premium rates. It only has to happen once, and they are customers for life. My advice is find a good, honest place, and stick with them. The
initial price may be higher, but the benifits will outweigh the cost. Peace of mind with tires and brakes is priceless!!
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I would buy local, keeps the economy going and you will be remembered by the locals accordingly. Extra cost, if any, will be well worth it.
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buy local Joel. In Abreojos and La Bocana Llantera Arce always gives a price competitive with those of the US
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fishabductor
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| Quote: | Originally posted by joel
| Quote: | Originally posted by fishabductor
here we go again
I find that the cheaper cost of mounting, and balancing in mx makes up the difference in cost.
[Edited on 7-23-2010 by fishabductor] |
Good point, I hadn't thought of.
Do you think it makes a big difference between buying them in La Paz versus the nearest town -- Constitucion? |
I bought a set of BFG All Terrains in Constitution once after a trip out to mag bay.
The last set of tires I bought a few months back from costco in Cabo san Lucas. were $7900 pesos, The tires were BFG mud terrains in 285/75/16. This
price included mounting. These cost in usd was about $660 if I remember right on the exchange rate. These same tires in the states would run about
$950-1000 mounted and balanced.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by fishabductor
These cost in usd was about $660 if I remember right on the exchange rate. These same tires in the states would run about $950-1000 mounted and
balanced. |
Recaps usually do cost a little bit less. 
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Bob and Susan
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don't forget to look at the manufacture date on the tire you get
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Joel,
Last year we replaced our BFG All Terrains in Cd. Constitucion, mounted, balanced etc, and paid over $100 less total than we did for same in
Torrance, CA five years earlier.
Go to Cd. C (just stay off the main road in town!)
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
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These cost in usd was about $660 if I remember right on the exchange rate. These same tires in the states would run about $950-1000 mounted and
balanced. |
Recaps usually do cost a little bit less. |
Brand spanking new tires from Costco. 3 year guarantee to boot!! I think it came out to about $165/tire/mounted. The total was $7600 pesos.
I bought another set of BFG KM2 mud terrains sized 265/75/16 and they cost me $8900 pesos, back when the dollar was worth 13.5. That was also $660/usd
for 4 tires, mounted and balanced. However they are smaller than the 285's recently purchased from costco.
I have a friend who was hauling tires on the airplane 2 each as checked baggage. I could never figure it out, as tires were cheap here, obviously not
as cheap as this friend, who happens to be a multi-millionaire.
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Are BFGs also manufactured in Mexico?
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B.F. Goodrich is just a name...advertising
the tire is made by Michelin
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bob and Susan
the tire is made by Michelin |
Do they make any of them here?
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I bought a set of BFG TA KOs for a Tundra earlier this year in Loreto, and priced the same tires at the Costco in Chula Vista. The tires, mounted,
balanced, with new stems, were about $100 US cheaper in Loreto than at the Costco in Ca.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bill erhardt
I bought a set of BFG TA KOs for a Tundra earlier this year in Loreto, and priced the same tires at the Costco in Chula Vista. The tires, mounted,
balanced, with new stems, were about $100 US cheaper in Loreto than at the Costco in Ca. |
Thats my experience..... maybe the excise tax?
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