I have been chasing some tyres for my '55 107 that I can throw onto some 231601 SWB rims. I am currently using 700 x 16 tyres on my 80" fitted to 5.5" Defender rims. The 700x16s were an option on 80s and standard size on 107s. The 700s make the 80" a little bit more relaxed on the highway and give about 15mm more ground clearance over 600 x 16s. You may have to adjust the steering lock stops to avoid "polishing" the front leaf springs on full lock turns.
After much research, I have found that modern LT 215/85R16 tyres are very similar to 700 x 16 s and offer a wide range of HT, AT and MT tread pattterns. I will probably have to fit the 215/85s to the 5.5" rims as the 5.0" 231601 rims may no be in the reccomended rim width range for the 215/85s. I will post results when I get it done.
Cheers,
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