Jeep 4.0 in 69 Barracuda

Hey everyone, I am back again. Its been 7yrs in the making, I got great news, the Barracuda is ready to go to a Fabrication shop to have the Jeep 4.0L engine welded in. Its leaving my house in the next 2 weeks. I have secured a deal with the shop and I am purchasing the last parts needed now. When it returns, I will have a Jeep 4.0L installed, with a Ford Ranger 28 spline 8.8 rear axle rocking 3.73 gears, limited slip, and large drum brakes in the rear. Of course the front will be running the mid 70's mopar single piston disk brakes. All 5x4.5 bolt pattern.

After its done at the fab shop, it goes to a Jeep shop to have the stand alone Jeep engine harness built.

Its my goal to have this jeep starting by end of summer. How well it runs will depend on the condition of my Mock engine. Which I dont count on being very good.

So here is the next thing to work on. Wheels and Tires.
I know this is a subjective thing, but I need suggestions as I am finding answers all over the board on the internet.

The rear axle is 58.5in at the wheel mating surface. Making it 3/4in wider on each side of the car than the original.

I have some American Racing 6 spoke aluminum 15in wheels which are 9in wide (yes, they came off a jeep) with a 4 5/8 offset inside measurement with the correct 5x4.5 bolt pattern.

I am looking for recommendations.
Are my wheels too wide and deep with the extra width of the axle? I am not able to check as the axle is not in the car yet. I may have to buy some cheep wheels to get the car home on after the 8.8 is installed.

I still need to decide on tires if these wheels will fit. Thinking more of a touring look. 265/50/15 possibly.


Thanks,
John Moore