I am running a full width 9" rear and full width 60 frt in my EB. I run 8" rims with 38x12.50x15. It is wide, but I like it, not too bad, could be covered with the Gorilla flares or TJ flares.
As for the 78/79 44's I think you may be confusing High Pinion with high clearance.
Yes, 5-6" out...