In the Defender this appears to be all that is available:
205/60R16 25.7"
215/65R16 27"
235/65R16 28"
I want the tallest tire that still looks right for the 3/4-ton
truck. I also need that with my 4.10 gear if I'm gonna keep
up with traffic.
The Cooper 8.75/r16.5 Lt (why were they still using the old
pre-1965 number system?) tires look correct for my truck.
Also, the Power King bias ply tires that I first used on the
truck were 7.00x15 mounted on the split rims with tubes and
flaps.
Looking at the two numbers would suggest they were different
diameter tires yet they are both about 30" tall.
http://www.pbase.com/dennygraham/image/160943154

So, after much research on Michelin tires, I've found that
none are made that will give me the narrow tread. There are
no series 80's. There are series 70 and 75 available that
will give me the 30 inch tall tire that I want but the width
is much wider than what I've got on the truck now.
I've zeroed in on about a half dozen which I have to compare
then try to find a dealer that will get them for me.
There are two passenger tires, P245/70R16 just differnt load/speed ratings.
Then there are six Light Truck tires, LT225/75R26E and
245/75R16E just with different load/speed ratings.
I need to download the sheets on them to see what the tread
patterns are on them, haven't got time now.

I'm just about to throw in the towel and give Corky a call
to see what he can come up with.
dg



Denny G
Sandwich, IL