Dude, go to the Patagonia tire review thread, Mr. Patagonia has been banging some guys' wives or girlfriends because the hate runs hella deep! lol I'm actually in the same camp you are, I bought the Pats when they were cheap (not anymore if you check prices!) and had low expectations for a 35" tire at $146 but they've actually been fantastic on the Rubicon and other N. California trails. Will probably try something different next time because they're now just as expensive as BFG and other 35" MT tires. Besides, I've bought stuff from Blaine but never met him or been to his place and I want to be able to park in his f'n driveway!! lol
All joking aside, this thread delivers and it's maybe better than synthetic oil debates on the old motorcycle forums, but I did get something good out of it with the picture of that hitch mounted tire support. That's a pretty damn good idea and I'll need to fire up the Miller welder this weekend and come up with something similar.