Thanks for all the suggestions. I looked into the trailer wheels and found a few good options that were not too expensive. I'm cheap though and continued looking around the local junk yards. I found a set from a ford truck that had been driven from Oregon to Maine and very little since. From a short distance away the tires look new. Close inspection shows very slight wear and supple crack free sidewalls. Four nearly new tires and wheels for $200 sold me. The wheels are chrome plated which is not what I really wanted but they should accept black paint with a bit of prep. 235/85 R16 Michelin XCX/APT tires are as big as I would want to go. I tried them on with the truck on jack stands where it will remain until my brake parts arrive. The wheel well looks full. I'm curious to see them on the ground. I was warned about tie rod clearance for good reason. I have about a 1/4 inch now. No front fender clearance problems. The tires need to be inserted into the rear wells at an angle. Once in they lift easily onto the hub and fit well with no clearance issues. Total tire height is now 31 inches

Thanks again. I'm sure I'll be searching seasoned opinions again soon.
JOSH

Josh
'54 3600