Well kids, for anyone that cares, we are one step closer. There's guys running 18's and a 35mm offset on 235's and not rubbing too badly with some rolling.... so my thoughts of a 17x8 with approx 40mm offset, maybe 45, and 245/40-45 ought to fit. Turns out, wheel dude is good with the smart making, and I'm gonna confer with him, but I think it's gonna fly.