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Old 02-12-2008, 01:20 AM
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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?
Old 02-12-2008, 07:14 AM
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295 will but i don't know if 305 will fit.
Old 02-12-2008, 12:04 PM
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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
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305/45 is about 30.8" tall so you should be fine although that's a wide *** tire.
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Originally Posted by StrokerAce03
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.
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those wheels are nice, but the chrome is worth the extra dollars IMO
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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.
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Originally Posted by BlewSilverado
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.
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Originally Posted by BlewSilverado
I have 305/40/20 on mine with stock 8.5 ss wheels.
Just my opinion, but that seems a bit dangerous as the minimum approved width for a 305/40 would be a 10" rim

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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?
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

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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


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