Responses......
Yes, it's hard to clean around that grille and brush guard! I'll have to get a mitt-on-a-stick to do a good job!
I've been looking at racks on the "E"-net this PM. I found a Surco Safari Roof Rack that is supposed to use the factory roof mounting points. No drilling!
The tires are 225/75-16 Yokohama Geolanders H/T-S. I'll make a point of taking some better pics of the tires. I'll do it when the tires are clean and shinny!