etlsport,
I saw a picture of just such a winch setup somewhere here. I was thinking of doing the same thing (having the winch hidden behind the front cladding with a lead coming out in that gap above the license plate).
Also need to hook up with Ldub and see where he got these "knobbies" and how well they handle on road, as well as off.
http://www.rocky-road.com/media/vehicross3.jpg
Those are VERY cool tires!!.. ;0)
Dio