Bullit Wheels 17x8 45mm offset - how to fit?

That offset will work in the back with a B body rear axle, would be pretty close to bolting up with no spacers at all. If you keep the stock rear axle though you'll need 1.5" spacers to get it to work.

In the front you're in just as bad a shape. 17's won't fit with more than about 5.6- 5.7" of backspace, they hit the outer tie rod ends. So, you'd need 1" spacers to realistically make it work. The good news is that will take care of the hub bore issue.

1" spacers

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-pcs-1-5x4-5-5-x-4-5-Wheel-Spacers-Adapters-5Lug-1-2-x-20-/261389993262?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item3cdc0ec52e

1.5" spacers

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2pcs-Jeep-Wheel-Spacers-1-5-Inch-5x4-5-Adapters-fits-Wrangler-1987-2006-/271391999592?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item3f30394668

These spacers are safe, I've seen them used by everyone from 4x4 off-road guys to SCCA autocrossers. But, because they're aluminum they do need to be checked for tightness a few times right after installation, and then periodically after that. Some folks don't like them, and although I've used them in the past its easier to just get wheels that fit...

Ok, just so that I'm clear about the spacers. Those spacers are only if I stick with the stock 8 1/4 axle? And regardless of axle, I still need a 1" spacer in the front? Safety was a concern of mine with spacers.

I may just go the spacer route for both front and rear until I replace the axle or get a new wheel/tire combination.