Tire size help.

I was thinking about putting on some different rims for my truck. I really like the idea of either eskies or H3 rims. Now my question is this, the tires come stock 265/65R16&17. I wanted to know what tires I can fit on them and tuck them. I would like to put 215s on if they will fit. One of the guys told me if I flare out the bed a little they will fit without a problem. Any info will help, and advise on the best way to flare the bed would also be good. Thanx.

Ive got 215's on my eskies with 4wd sheetmetal and they tuck,I'm also bodied Not too sure about 2wd metal. you can always roll the fenders,Check out eastwoods fender rolling contraption,pretty cool pricey but you could make your money back by rolling other people fenders.Just a thought

iv got 225's oneskies in 4x4 fenders...215s will tuc in a 2wd but ya you will need to flair it out a little..

i've got 215s on my 18x8 titans and they fit great with the 4x4 sheet metal.

I have 225 on my h3 wheels and I'm not lowered yet but I have a little rubbing when turning, idk if that helps but ya there u go lol

i rub my 225/55/16s when at full steering lock, looking at changing to 215 or 205/40/16s. whatever you do make sure you get a small enough profile to help keep from rubbing when turning, and unless your bagged your not going to tuck anything...