Not sure what direction your heading but 17" tire choices are getting to be slim pickings depending on your needs, maybe look at the 18s, just a thought.
There were multiple people talking to him off the other forum.
I have under $5000 in mine brand new even after rewiring and adding LED lights all around,tie downs and e-track,interior lights included.
I dont think you will be able to use over the tire straps with out being a contortionist with no side doors so you will be crawling under the front end trying to fish straps through the frame.