Yes, I read, and understood the original post.
From what I’ve observed, you seem enamored with the thought of the FCS F5 light weight, and reducing unsprung mass, but seem to ignore the less than ideal offset, and limited tire options. Less...
17" wheels and 285/70 is a great set up on 100s, and several c rated options in that size. Though c and e weight difference is minimal
How much weight are you saving and why do you care about weight savings on a vehicle like this? 17" wheels...
If you’re looking for 33”, load range C tires, and buying new wheels, you may want to consider 285/70R17. A common (factory) Jeep size, so there are lots of options.
I did the same thing on red cone. But when I went to discount tire to rotate them, we asked if they looked bad and they said it was fine. Superficial. My worst one looks about like your third picture. I've been driving on them for two years...
San Juan mountain area is awesome, but these rocks are sharp AF. I put on brand new falken RTs, C rated, "dura spec" sidewalls. I drove 1200 miles to get here, two days ago on the trails I picked up these sidewall cuts. Tire pressure was 10-12...
I put on a set of Icon Recon Pro's, 17" with 285/70 Falken Wildpeak R/Ts today. Just need to get the center cap spacer for the front hub from the 3D printer guys.