Tracy,
I am not sure how big a set of tires will fit on the ML. Has Wolfgang gotten 285/75-16s on his? That is basically a 33" tire, it is the size I will fit next spring. If they fit, it certainly would help! I still do not think that the door sills would have adequate clearance, maybe but, the ML was definately designed with easy egress in mind, ie; lower step in hieght.
As for less tippy, I would take issue with that. The G has quite a bit more suspension travel. As you can see from my pics, there were many occasions when I lifted a tire. Certainly the more you can keep in contact, the more stable you will be. We get back to the solid axle acting like a lever pushing back enhancing stability. The MLs independant set-up does not allow for this. So even if they have similar sidehill ratings, in real world situations the G is a far more stable platform.
Check out the pic below. That one scared the pants off of me! The truck is leaning every bit as far over as the pic suggests. My friend, the driver, had no problems with it. In fact he did the same thing last year. ML maybe? Jeep, NEVER!
Mick,
Wouldn't you feel like you jud HAD to use it?:p One of the motorcyclists we met on the trail was wondering how we could take such fancy iron on such an extreme trail. I asked him if they looked damaged? Nope, they look great! he replied. Case closed in my book. With a little planning the G is a formidable off-road tool. It just begs you to test it.
The other vehicle we ran into was a heavily modified Jeep. 37" tires, 12" lift, extended frame, ARB lockers, HUGE amounts of suspension travel. These guys were truely amazed by the G's. We did every obstacle they did
If you could see them in person, I suspect you too would be amazed, I know I am, everytime
