GeorgiaPeach Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 We need to replace the tires on our car and would like to know if there is a place locally that anyone has used that is good and has reasonable prices. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajijicbound Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 We ordered tires from goodyear at the pemex station in Ajijic. Better price than costco and local. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 Search this section for "tires" and you'll find a number of good threads. For example: http://www.chapala.com/webboard/index.php?showtopic=53863&hl=tires Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringal Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 We ordered tires from goodyear at the pemex station in Ajijic. Better price than costco and local. We heard the same thing and bought ours there last week. Very good service. They don't have them in stock: You order and they go pick them up in Guadalajara, then call you for an appt. to have them installed the next day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pappysmarket Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 We heard the same thing and bought ours there last week. Very good service. They don't have them in stock: You order and they go pick them up in Guadalajara, then call you for an appt. to have them installed the next day. That is great to know, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmw1150rt Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 When you buy tires ALWAYS check the DOT age code. This will tell you how old those NEW tires really are. Tires age on the shelf. For example most mfg. will warranty a tire for 4 years from date of purchase or 5 years from date of mfg. To check the tires age look on the sidewall close to the rim. You will see the DOT and some numbers and on one side of the tire after the DOT numbers there will be a small oval with 4 numbers within. The first two numbers represent the week of mfg. example 16 = 16 th week of the year. the second two numbers represent the year made. Example: 12 = 2012. So in the oval would show 1612 or 12th week of 2012. Personally, I would never purchase a tire that was over 6 months old. Old tires can delaminate, ply separation, or total failure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skurvish Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 100% what BMWbiker said. Make sure all 4 tires are the same production date and not more than 6 months old. If the Pemex is ordering them for you make sure they know this requirement in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 And we have DoT numbers on tires purchased here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hensley Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 We ordered tires from goodyear at the pemex station in Ajijic. Better price than costco and local. Agree just got tires there last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgates Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 Costco, Costco, Costco. They even use nitrogen instead of compressed air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alphacat Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 Agree with Goodyear at Ajijic Pemex. Service and prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHILLIN Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 With the U.S./Peso at 1.57 it would be a cost saving to find Mexican made tires. A company called Continental or General has a Mexican tire factory and I read a recent survey of off road tires and the General Grabber II came out consistently on top, with 9 other well know brands. They seem to have a wide range of qualities. I don't know who stocks them locally. There is a very large Continental facility on the highway to Guadalajara. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha1 Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 When you buy tires ALWAYS check the DOT age code. This will tell you how old those NEW tires really are. Tires age on the shelf. For example most mfg. will warranty a tire for 4 years from date of purchase or 5 years from date of mfg. To check the tires age look on the sidewall close to the rim. You will see the DOT and some numbers and on one side of the tire after the DOT numbers there will be a small oval with 4 numbers within. The first two numbers represent the week of mfg. example 16 = 16 th week of the year. the second two numbers represent the year made. Example: 12 = 2012. So in the oval would show 1612 or 12th week of 2012. Personally, I would never purchase a tire that was over 6 months old. Old tires can delaminate, ply separation, or total failure. Very good advice. I purchased mine from the "Michelin store" opposite the fire department on the Libermento. I only use Toyo tires, since they are rated the best and the price at this location is the best I found anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmw1150rt Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 Yes, all tires sold in Mexico have the DOT, it's the law. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traderspoc Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 costco and other realers didn't have the size or born date i wanted in the tires Car city in Riberas, was able to order my tires they found a set my size and born date no more than 7 months old. i asked for any tires with Born 9 months or less very happy. later net stopped at costco had nitrogen put in as i have a membership tires are expensive here in mexico. you want to save money and better section drive north Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcstroker Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 With the U.S./Peso at 1.57 it would be a cost saving to find Mexican made tires. There is a very large Continental facility on the highway to Guadalajara. Actually Blackstone tires. An interesting read http://therealnews.com/t2/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=74&jumival=10179. Factory is owned by the employees. I have Blackstone tires on my Ford Focus and they seem to be holding up very well. Got a good deal because I know someone that works at the factory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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