They may have had to provide for covid shortages. Happy you got a look you like better. The white letters were one of the things that attracted me to the Willys.
I remember when everyone was pissed that the started putting covers on engines. They thought they were inauthentic and somehow ruined the experience of seeing the a well organized engine bay by allowing manufactures to stop caring about what they looked like. Just slap a cover on and don't...
I have a softtop with the factory Willys M/T tires and I don't have an issue with this.
You may have a different problem and should talk to the dealer.
If money isn't an issue get the Mojave. I love the Willys for the value but think the Mojave is the best looking by far and will be more well appointed with no options than a fully optioned out Willys. It'll be more comfortable too.
They are certainly not the most comfortable tires but I don't think they are loud. It's a bit subjective though and they aren't for everyone.
I have a soft top so my perception may be a bit different as it's already noiser to begin with.
I get people wanting some level of everyday comfort but...
I have baby seat in mine behind the driver seat and I drive comfortably without having to adjust my seat at all. I'm 5'-10".
I have the toddler seat behind the passenger seat forward facing and its a non-issue.
I'll take a photo later.
I take issue with your suggestion that my opinion is invalid by way of this person would say this about that.
Why?
Because it makes zero sense. I own the damn thing and as noted various previous iterations and know damn well the experience of each. Im not a hard top guy shitting on...