Putting a Tube in the Tire?

[jmatta]

Is importation of a tire(s) really that difficult in S. America? I'd check with any of the performance/track people in your area. Racing is big and they must have access to tires.

[gregdacat]

I know this does not amount to a hill of beans in South America but a vendor who places a tube in a tubeless tire in the USA is in violation of OSHA regulation 29CFR1910.177.

If the thing blows and you or your property are damaged he may as well hand over his house keys, car keys, business keys and everything else he owns.

[FTD]

Why does it take so long? Couldn't I ship you some tires and they would arrive in less than six weeks?

Yes but they would have to be shipped FedEx or DHL which I would think charge several hundred dollars.

I once shipped a small package US postal and it took something like 6 months.

The delay is usally because the people in Customs are slow. Also they search everything going in and out do avoid someone shipping something illegal.

Originally Posted by FTD

Why does it take so long? Couldn't I ship you some tires and they would arrive in less than six weeks?

I THINK I FOUND TIRES!

They are from a company called Yokohama. Has anyone ever used these type of tires?? I have never heard of them.

I wonder if it will be ok to keep the Michellin on the front and put this brand on the back?

I guess I will have to change both of the back tires though? I only have 9,000 kilomters on the car. Kind of sucks needing to buy new ones at $380 each.

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[Ike]

Hey Gene,

I'm running Michelin Power Sport 2s. I really like them more than stock (Dunlops in my case)

Here is an option: Buy 4. Use 2. If the cornering balance sucks, use all 4 new. Save the extras old or new for the next time you encounter a problem. It is a silly coincidence, having spares can improve your luck.

If you have the only 2 spares in S. America, you could be a hero to someone!

Good Luck,
Ike

PS: The front and rears are most likely different sizes.