Long time with no updates, but things are finally starting to proceed in the right direction. Went with the Cooper A/T3s after weighing them against BFG KO2s. Given I drive the X on paved roads 99% of the time, the modicum of extra capability and expense of the KO2s wasn't worth the road noise, worse MPG, and worse ride. Managed to find a little bit of time to test them out on the (very) short trails around my house and they acquitted themselves well. Lots of grip even in the water-soaked clay that I can't seem to get away from around here.
Anyway, time for the next mod. Not exactly sure where to go from here as I want some armor and to relocate the pare, but anything quality is expensive. Even still, it might be a new rear bumper. I can't stand having the spare on the undercarriage where it seems more open to the elements and other misgivings.
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