Those “baloon” tires ares specific to ME market? What are they, road+sand tires?
Originally that came with 17 inch steel wheels and Dunlop tires
The owner replaced them with 17 inch braid wheels and maxxis sand tires.
Balloon tires are very popular here. They originate from the early days of big trucks and are bias ply.
Not good on the road but in sandy deserts it is a great tire and can handle alot of cuts and bruises off road without issues. However you need to make sure you get a good quality one like Maxxis desert maxx. Still would be bad on the road but super durable off road. They are also really comfortable off road and are priced cheaper than your run of the mill A/T tire
Steelies are also a very popular choice. People actually use these offroad here.