Appropriate Wheel Offset for 18" Wheels?

That would be maximum. It's probably less than 1/2". So still far from 15/16"

This is a little far out, but....Do you have adjustable rear wheel bearings? Are you measuring from the adjuster side and have not made your adjustment yet and the axle is adjust way out?

Ask Dr Diff about what you ordered from him.

IMHO, you should be looking at 245 wide rubber front and rear.

The rear end is completely set. Axle play has been properly adjusted and the lock was installed.