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Mallett
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« on: August 07, 2012, 07:20:00 AM »
I'm thinking about going to the darkside...my question is...I have a pair of 412 Progressive 12" shocks on my Valk..will a Falken Ziez 205/65/16 fit without rubbing????
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« Reply #1 on: August 07, 2012, 08:45:39 AM »
Your 1 whole inch shorter than stock-13 inches. I'm not 100% certain but maybe a 60 series or even a 55 series. There was a noticeable difference when i went from a 60 series to a 65 series and i'm on stock shocks. Maybe someone running D/S on 12 inch shocks will chime in. Hope you get your answer. RIDE SAFE.
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« Reply #2 on: August 07, 2012, 08:56:07 AM »
 cooldude Have 55 series GYTT with 11 in. progressives and nut cage mod. Put on about 1800 mi. , no rubs of any kind.Go for it! crazy2
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« Reply #3 on: August 07, 2012, 08:58:56 AM »
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« Reply #4 on: August 07, 2012, 09:15:43 AM »
Quote from: Jack on August 07, 2012, 08:58:56 AM



Jack, do you know the overall diameter for the 65R?

Thanks for the info...
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« Reply #5 on: August 07, 2012, 09:25:22 AM »
I have a Avon AV72 Cobra 180/70R/16 on there now...
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« Reply #6 on: August 07, 2012, 09:26:05 AM »
Quote from: Mallett on August 07, 2012, 09:15:43 AM
Quote from: Jack on August 07, 2012, 08:58:56 AM



Jack, do you know the overall diameter for the 65R?

Thanks for the info...


It's in the right hand column.

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« Reply #7 on: August 07, 2012, 09:49:17 AM »
Thanks...
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« Reply #8 on: August 07, 2012, 04:03:50 PM »
Quote from: Mallett on August 07, 2012, 07:20:00 AM
I'm thinking about going to the darkside...my question is...I have a pair of 412 Progressive 12" shocks on my Valk..will a Falken Ziez 205/65/16 fit without rubbing????


Im running a 195-65-16 at stock height no issues or mods.
An inch lower???
Dunno...........might whack the upper part of the fender.

You might want to try this app for a few measurements.
It will get you near where you need to be.

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/infoTireMath.dos
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