How wide is the steel wheel on the work truck, I have basically all but killed the 245s on there and will be needing tires shortly, would like to go to a 265 without spending a hellacious amount of cash, I assume they should fit fine or will I have to suck it up and go to a wider wheel?

Same as the PYO,s. I had 265's on my last truck with the painted steel wheels, no problem. Check out some of the rigs on http://dieselplace.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=184&PN=1.