Anyone actually running 18x9.5 fronts with 6.5"+ BS?

When I was in the bodywork stage I had the fender lips trimmed to 3/16" and the front fender pied to make sure I had room for a 26" turning radius. I think that's what you mean. They are not flared or pushed out or baseball bat rolled. Also, barracuda fenders don't have any flare to them at the outer lip. They actually have a reverse flare.
Maybe I just have to bit the bullet and order them up. Just nerve wracking. I appreciate your help and input.

Oh I get it. The rims I have now are not the first set I bought for this purpose. It’s an expensive gamble. I think you’ve done all the homework, it’s close. Close enough that it’ll come down to the bodywork on your car in particular.