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daytona
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« on: November 10, 2009, 05:05:15 PM »
Anyone use em yet? Any comments "Oh" wise darksiders??   They say they have em in a 195/80-16 !!!
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What does the data say?

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« Reply #1 on: November 10, 2009, 05:46:41 PM »
What brand is that?

The size you mentioned is a full 2 inches larger in diameter than the OEM.
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« Reply #2 on: November 10, 2009, 05:56:44 PM »
TOYO T1R,  side wall is 1.18" more than a 180/70-16
   

 
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« Reply #3 on: November 10, 2009, 06:03:52 PM »
Quote from: daytona on November 10, 2009, 05:56:44 PM
side wall is 1.18" more than a 180/70-16

Yep.  A little over two inches larger in diameter. Wink

I wouldn't care for it since it will raise the rear (and the seat) an inch, but it looks good.
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« Reply #4 on: November 10, 2009, 07:06:46 PM »
A lot of the VTX 1800 DarkSiders are running that tire but in the same sizes we're running.  With a tire that tall you will definitely need to check for clearance.  Here's a thread from McDarksiders on how to check for clearance.  http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/general-motorcycle-tech-information-f14/how-to-check-to-see-the-maximum-tire-size-to-fit-your-bike-t3153.htm

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Larry
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« Reply #5 on: November 10, 2009, 07:49:17 PM »
Who are you talking too? I checked the Toyo site and there is no such size listed.  ???

http://toyotires.com/tire/pattern/proxes-t1r?quicktabs_pattern=SS#quicktabs-pattern
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« Reply #6 on: November 11, 2009, 06:11:05 AM »
not in that size but it sure looks like the Toyo Proxes T1R

I had it on my interstate for a year  Had been impressed with how it handled on Misfit;s interstate on an all day on a ride at Inzane a few years ago that had rain and back roads and highways riding.  Riding a Cobra now.

Pic is from the day it was mounted
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« Reply #7 on: November 11, 2009, 01:46:37 PM »
Quote from: Larry on November 10, 2009, 07:49:17 PM
Who are you talking too? I checked the Toyo site and there is no such size listed.  ???

http://toyotires.com/tire/pattern/proxes-t1r?quicktabs_pattern=SS#quicktabs-pattern
Here from these folks http://www.thetireclub.com/cart Now I haven't verified they have them but the site says so! just called and they aren't in stock at their location but maybe in another warehouse? Will post the results.
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« Reply #8 on: November 11, 2009, 01:53:51 PM »
Quote from: daytona on November 11, 2009, 01:46:37 PM
Quote from: Larry on November 10, 2009, 07:49:17 PM
Who are you talking too? I checked the Toyo site and there is no such size listed.  ???

http://toyotires.com/tire/pattern/proxes-t1r?quicktabs_pattern=SS#quicktabs-pattern
Here from these folks http://www.thetireclub.com/cart Now I haven't verified they have them but the site says so! just called and they aren't in stock at their location but maybe in another warehouse? Will post the results.
Just got a call back! been dropped for 2 years now, said M/C folks liked too much! Roll Eyes
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« Reply #9 on: November 11, 2009, 02:25:26 PM »
I'm not tryin to beat a Dead horse here! some will say just get the 205 GY triple T  coolsmiley The 205 is just too snug a fit from what I've seen! Bridgstone is the only other MFG I find that make the 195/80-16. sorry I should have checked B 4 asking.  Cheesy
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« Reply #10 on: November 11, 2009, 05:06:28 PM »
Hey Daytona, it depends on the Valk.  I'm running a Toyo Proxes TPT in 206/65HR16 and I can get an 8mm allen wrench between the sidewall and driveshaft tube.

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« Reply #11 on: November 11, 2009, 05:09:49 PM »
It looks VERY square......good for going straight on the drag strip
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