Not always, but in Bronco’s case, probably. Ford has said that some that have a reservation prior to 18 Sept (MY2021) will probably not get the MY2021 model but that their place will be maintained for a MY2022 (but will have to work with dealer for new MY2022 order price changes).“The new model...
The first was not a production model, so, who knows what paint they used. The color on the production Sport more closely matches the color swatches in the Ford 2021 Exterior Color pamphlet you can pick up at a Ford dealer.
I don’t know, but your question is a good one. I run “E” rated KO2s on my JKU. If “C”, would switching to “E” rated tires improve the GVWR? Or are the Bronco axles the limiting factor?