OK since its a 2nd gen and I want opinions from 2nd gen owners heres the ?.
I got a set of centerline 15x10 rims with a 3.75 backspacing and have a set of 33x12.5.15 MT mtz tires going on.

?#1: How do cooper stt's and the MTZ's compare as far as snow/terrain/rocks etc...?

?#2: How high am I going to have to lift to keep from rubbing all over the place?

?#3: Would i be better slapping them on the stock rims 15x7 I have seen it done and pretty reliably but is it a bad idea or is it OK?

?#4: Im doing a LSD front with 5:29 gears and I have the automatic is this or should this be a pretty good gearing?

?#5: Should I sipe the tires for the snow/Ice?

Thanks in advance!