Sounds like Ford's decision to include the better front brakes and additional engine cooling wasn't just for brochure brownie points.
So, did your mods help mitigate under steer? Was the truck more neutral/rotate better?
Man, I hope not. God willing, I'll probably be a '26 Lobo buyer. I'd be surprised if Ford would invest in the new tooling for the bodywork only to discontinue it after one year, but crazier things have happened...
30lbs is definitely on the heavier side when you consider how narrow the rim is, although truck wheels tend to be heavier in general. I'm curious how much the optional spoked wheel weighs.