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Old Oct 11, 2013 | 05:25 PM
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I just put new tires on my 07 and am wanting to swap on 12" oem shocks instead of the 13s that are on there. My worry is this...

Dunlop D402s are 25.71" diameter with 11/32" tread depth

Michelin 140/90B16 i put on is 26.61" diameter and 5/16" tread depth

So i actually have a tire that is .9" taller. Is it going to be possible to bring it down that 1" im wanting with no ill effects? I know sidewall clears all the way around so no worries there, just dont know if it will hit bein that the tire is almost an inch taller anyways.

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Old Oct 11, 2013 | 05:27 PM
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According to the way you have it written, that is 1/10th of an inch. You should be fine
 
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Old Oct 11, 2013 | 05:34 PM
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Possible, but some say it's rough riding depending on shocks used.
 
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Im going to use OEM RGC/SG 12" shocks
 
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Should be fine. I have run a 140 on my streetglide and it has 12 inch shocks on it.
 
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