After a year of deliberation on what if any aftermarket wheels I would use on my 1 ton SRW flatbed, finaly I think I am getting close to a solution. I went out on a limb and ordered a single black rock 17"X 8" wheel from Jegs
http://www.jegs.com/i/Black-Rock/262/997788035/10002/-1Size: 17'' x 8''
Bolt Circle: 8 x 6.5''
Rear Spacing: 3-1/2''
Offset: -25mm
So, they mount up and have decent clearance from the tie rod, about an inch +/- (i have not measured yet). Next I will pick up an old tire and get it mounted so I can see how it will sit with weight on the tire and what kind of issues if any I might have in the wheel well area from the wider tire.
http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums...B-4E71-B2A6-30EFCA0E2256_zps7qkdphay.jpghttp://i1062.photobucket.com/albums...E-4C25-98E5-15A87E8538C8_zpsb3sltenm.jpghttp://i1062.photobucket.com/albums...A-40F0-AE1F-EE231951E2B7_zpsbntvuvzr.jpghttp://i1062.photobucket.com/albums...A-44FF-B79C-A04EF625D5B0_zpsaawc8l9b.jpgAs a little sportier option to the 17" split rims or trailer wheels. What are your thought? Can you think of any issues I might be missing?
Next question, what size tire should I run on it?