I call bullsh!t.
I wheel with a lot of trucks that have bigger, beefier tires, more clearance, and in some cases more toys (lockers) and I keep up, and often do better then the rigs that should kick my ass offroad. Time and time again I have proved to the guys who drive the Xterras, Jeeps and other rigs that my little caR50 cant be counted out.
I don't disagree that it has it's drawbacks... No one has SAS'ed an R50, and I don't see one happening anytime soon, if ever. My truck only has 31" tires, with 2" of lift - I could fit 32's, and possibly wedge some 33's if I don't mind altering some metal. And that's all I can do... it does suck. My little lowrider.
But she kicks ass in mud, and crawls rocks with the rest of em. I know I have my limitations... I can't go play with the Jeeps in 38" tires... (oh boo hoo... ) I dunno, is it a guy thing, is my truck, and my tire size supposed to be an extension of my peter?
Granted, I haven't wheeled with you, or in the same places you go. So I really don't know for sure if I could keep up to you and your wheeling buddies... but you haven't wheeled with me and my grocery getter, so I guess I don't have a chance to prove you wrong either.