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outwestbound
Explorer
Feb 18, 2016

Should I replace my TRUCK tires before Alaska trip?

Hi folks. May I please have some opinions about whether I should replace my existing tires before going to Alaska? I'll do my own homework and the decision is mine, but help would be great. Facts o...
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Trackrig
Explorer II
Feb 19, 2016
luckyd wrote:
The one thing that has not been mentioned.

Tires are relatively the same price in USA as Canada.
With the exchange rate being approx 45 cents, just think
how much less it will cost you to buy your tires once you
cross the border into Canada.

We do have very good tire stores in BC and would also
like you to spend your money there.

Just a thought


This would depend on if the tire is made in Canada, not imported from elsewhere.

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