OK been out of the loop here for a bit, but they are a bit loud, less so than studded snow tires, but at the right speeds 28-32 they sing like crazy. Gets some looks for sure. It is not a heavy off roader, but 3 flats from July until snow season had my mind set that my road eats all seasons. I rub slightly at a little less than full lock, on off camber turns. Hit 3 times on large fast bumps. Now in the mud it gets a little clogged up in there, more so with larger rocks but all in all not too bad. Getting ready to make a couple changes so we have less issues taking it fishing and hunting. Nothing too heavy, but the mud in Maine can get bad at times when you are miles from anyone. Today we went out exploring and our hitch found a huge rock that was hidden in the mud. No issues as long as you do not try the rough stuff or to go too fast.
Bad notes is that I have some sounds from what could be the control arms. Might just need some more grease, but the new ones most likely are "sealed" so I am looking at upgrades while I am at the replacements.
Now that I'll probably keep the escape, I was pondering getting the lift kit.....
