Good luck Ant, a good friend is up there in that area for the same tag. Hope you both come back with monsters. Also good luck with the muley tag, I hope you have to clear an entire wall for your mounts after this year.
For that last 10 years I have run Yokohama Geolandar A/T-S 17" and 16" wheels and had nothing but success on and off road (some of the rockiest roads in the NV desert). They are "D" rating though but great price and tire. Will probably stick with those until I have reason not to.
Awesome, congratulations! Great story. I also drew my first ever antelope tag here in NV, I still have to wait three weeks for my hunt but I hope to have as good of an experience as you and your wife.
My Uncle had that same procedure two months ago and it is impossible to keep him in the seated position. He is out and about with a spring in his step. Stay motivated and anything is possible! Good luck and I hope you have a speedy recovery.