Greg,
Check the farm/home stores with tire shops outside the city (Orchleins, Tractor Supply, etc). I just picked up rear deep lug 7.5x16 bias plys and had them mounted on mid 80's K2500 rims. At Orchleins the price you see is what you pay, about $110/ea for mine. You can also get bias steers up front which I still have to do. They're a generic brand(probably China) but look like the tire that originally came with the truck. Although I don't use them on blacktop they look great with an aggressive rear tread and are far better than the rotten/square tires that were on it.
Take a look at BFGoodrich
Commercial T/A's at Costco. They might be available in your size at Costco. I've always got the best deal there when shopping my other vehicles. Try a local tire shop too, they usually carry or can order bias plys and cheaper radials(usually
Power Kings ). Tucker tire on Ebay is another source. I've seen tires for $50/ea in your size. Most major tire chain stores, including Walmart, don't carry a 215/85x16. I'm told it is a rare size now only used on dually pickups.
Happy hunting!
Kyle
