Some thoughts and questions from a new H2 owner

[Subgunner]

On air filters, I want to improve the H2's breathing. I have notice that most of the aftermarket filters are of the open type. There has been some discussion on this board relating to noise and possible water ingestion from the open filter arrangement. Would a K&N filter in the factory box work almost as well with out the problems?

On tires, My truck was delivered with 30 lbs. in each tire. The door sticker clearly indicates 37 lbs as the correct pressure. After going to 37 lbs I noted a 2 mpg improvement on the trucks computer along with better performance. Can I go higher and still maintain even long term tire wear?

How many miles can I expect out of the stock tires if I keep them properly inflated for everyday driving?

I’m not an off-roader and most of my driving is within 100 miles of home. The worst terrain my H2 will see is grass, so, I’m considering the removal of the spare tire from my H2. In the interior it occupies too much space and blocks rear vision. Mounting it on the rear also blocks rear vision and hinders easy access to the rear hatch. Roof mounting is out because it will not clear my garage entrance. It has been my experience that today’s high quality tires rarely blow out, if
they do pick up a nail or a screw they will still run but slowly leak air. My intension is to carry a 12 volt air pump and a few large cans of stop leak just incase I pickup something away from home. This sounds
workable to my, is there anything I’m missing?

Thanks

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