1970 IIA 88"
Installed 4 215/85-16 Goodyear Dura trac's late last year. They have the winter snow flake rating, made in USA. Think I paid $800ish for the set. I've been very pleased with snow/ice performace and mud/light off road. As for noise the Rover covers up anything the tires might make.

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