im looking at getting some centerline stingrays 20.0 x 8.5 hi-polish forged wheel 5.4" backspacing.

ill be installing a hotchkis 2/4 TVS kit on the truck. can i fit 305/45/20 all around? what about 305s in back and 295 in front or 285?

what will be the ride difference with smaller tires in front?

 

295 will but i don't know if 305 will fit.

 

depending on tire manufactor will determine tire size as well. ive seen a 305/40 on a 8.5" rim with a 3/4 drop. it wouldnt fit on the front with this setup

 

305/45 is about 30.8" tall so you should be fine although that's a wide *** tire.

 

The height isn't the problem. It's the width of the tire. Off the top of my head those tires are like 11.75" wide. Unless you're running a ton of offset(which those centerlines don't have), I can almost assure you will rub.

 

those wheels are nice, but the chrome is worth the extra dollars IMO

 

I have 305/40/20 on mine with stock 8.5 ss wheels. The 305/45/20 would most likely rub on the outer lip of the front fender if you hit a large bump at speed. Mine barely did this one time. I think the back would be fine.

 

Again, keep in mind your rims have about 30mm of offset compared to his which have around 10mm of offset. This makes a HUGE difference in how it will rub.

 

Just my opinion, but that seems a bit dangerous as the minimum approved width for a 305/40 would be a 10" rim

You're gonna have rubbing issues. My advice would be if you are going to use those wheels and do a 2/4 TVS - go with a 265/50 all around

 

i have those wheels with 275 45 20 tires. if i hit a dip in the highway at speed they will hit the edge of the fenderwell. i am almost positive your will also. i have drop spindles on the front of my truck