Thanks jefe. Your input has me questioning the Cooper Discoverer A/T3's. My michelin 19.5s are noisy enough, and prefer nothing that is louder.
I guess I should look closer at the width of the tires. I was thinking they were the same for a given tire size. Years ago, I had a dually with too wide of a tire. No TC but with a heavy load the sidewalls would touch, not good.
My off road would be pretty limited. Just mild forest roads. I use my Samurai when I get serious. I am undecided as to just how much off road tire I should get.