New car tires

We need to replace 2 tires. Any recommendations for a lakeside vendor who sells/installs/balances? Thanks!

Out on the Libramiento on the mountain side there is a tire store. They have good selection and do excellent work.

The one located in the Pemex on the caraterra in Ajijic is good too.

GoodYear Chapala. Antonio. Top Marks, good selection, prices, service.

FYI - always check the date code of any tires you purchase. See here: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=11

Date code should not be more than 12 months old, preferably 6. More important here in Mexico as tires are not likely stored in climate controlled environments.

We second the place in Ajijic behind the Pemex, we just got new tires then end of last year.

I bought Brazil made Goodyear Tires but did not buy Mexican made tires. After driving on
a new March with Mexican made tires I spent the extra money for nothing. They are fine.
Unless you drive a lot the tires will sun rot before they wear out here even on the cobbles.

I should say that in Canada (B.C. at least) you have to buy 4 matching tires. The tire store will not, can not, sell just two. Unmatching tires can make the wheel alignment and braking irregular. Also tires have to be "rotated" - moved on the car to get maximum life and tread. This is a problem in winter, when many people only want two traction tires for the snow. Not that Canada is the world leader in tire technology or safety - just saying.

Are you sure about that? No sign of it in the BC regs, they only get as specific as not mixing radial and bias ply tires on vehicles with 4 wheels:

http://www.bclaws.ca/Recon/document/ID/freeside/26_58_04

It's the policy at the major tire stores - I don't think anyone has been to court over it. I think the tire store on Libramento has a sign "4 for price of 3 special".

Thanks for clarifying!

Thanks folks, got the tires this morning at the Pemex in Ajijic.

I have bought one tire, or two tires, as needed, in Colorado forever. Maybe a scam to sell more tires???

CHILLIN wrote:I should say that in Canada (B.C. at least) you have to buy 4 matching tires. The tire store will not, can not, sell just two. Unmatching tires can make the wheel alignment and braking irregular. Also tires have to be "rotated" - moved on the car to get maximum life and tread. This is a problem in winter, when many people only want two traction tires for the snow. Not that Canada is the world leader in tire technology or safety - just saying.

Thatz Funny....

What's funny is I was buying a set of V rated tires ($$$) and the tire store said I had to buy a full set or the manufacturer wouldn't honor the warranty (as if the matter was out of his hands). Then I mentioned that if one tire was defective, after 25,000 kms lets say, would the manufacturer pay for a whole new set? He kind of mumbled and really didn't answer the question. I laughed.

CHILLIN wrote:What's funny is I was buying a set of V rated tires ($$$) and the tire store said I had to buy a full set or the manufacturer wouldn't honor the warranty (as if the matter was out of his hands). Then I mentioned that if one tire was defective, after 25,000 kms lets say, would the manufacturer pay for a whole new set? He kind of mumbled and really didn't answer the question. I laughed.

The Dealer wuz Fulla Shit.... were it true... I'd look to a more user friendly manufacturer...

90% of todays tires are steel belted, they rotate front to back only... not diagonally... as they are directional.... With normal wear, you might replace in pairs...always keep the best pair in front

Except when tire manufacturers recommend best tires on the rear:
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/infoTiresRear.dos

CheenaGringo wrote:Except when tire manufacturers recommend best tires on the rear:
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/infoTiresRear.dos

Opinions R Like Assholes... Everybody's Got 1.... Snork

Steering, Braking, & Accelerating are All In Front... Which Would U Rather Have The Most Tread With....

Stay Outta Puddles!! :)

Go Solar wrote:GoodYear Chapala.   Antonio.   Top Marks, good selection, prices, service.

Their other store is at the Pemex in Ajijic.

Logic says that I would agree with you especially on a vehicle with front wheel drive! This position being taken by tire manufacturers is a fairly new development and totally disregards whether the drive is front or rear.

CheenaGringo wrote:Logic says that I would agree with you especially on a vehicle with front wheel drive!  This position being taken by tire manufacturers is a fairly new development and totally disregards whether the drive is front or rear.  

just tugg'n yer nuts   

It depends on environment... In wintery Canada.... definitely Front....
Soggy Great Lake Region.... probable Back...

And I have always avoided Front Wheel Drive ... hate the way they drive!!

I wasn't aware of this new development until just last Thursday when Discount Tire said that they would only put new tires on the rear of this particular front wheel drive vehicle. Wonder what they will do for a tire rotation since the tires are directional? Here in NM, we don't much have to worry about being "snowy" or "soggy".

I wonder how much a surplus Half Trac would cost?   

Pogo wrote:Out on the Libramiento on the mountain side there is a tire store. They have good selection and do excellent work.  

Agree! And an excellent place to get your tires rotated as well.