Description
Michelin's steel-belted 10-ply military radial in 7.50R16, the approved second-choice tyre on the British Army Wolf and the replacement for the discontinued XCL; WMIK Defenders carry it in 235/85R16. Owners rate it very tough and long-lasting on Wolf rims but poor at self-cleaning in mud and snow.
7.50R16 on Wolf 16x6.5 or standard 16x5.5 rims.
Rarity. Michelin's military/desert radial, the MoD's approved alternative to the G90 on Wolf and the refit tyre once the XCL went out of production; sold in quantity new and ex-MoD.
Record: 3 sources; designation recorded; no price recorded; production dates not established.
Specification
MAKERMichelin, France
DESIGNATION / PARTXZL 7.50R16 116N
MADEdates not recorded
RARITYCommon — Michelin's military/desert radial, the MoD's approved alternative to the G90 on Wolf and the refit tyre once the XCL went out of production; sold in quantity new and ex-MoD.
SIZE7.50R16 (also 235/85R16 on WMIK)
CONSTRUCTIONsteel-belted radial, 10-ply rating
LOAD INDEX116N (surplus listing)
USEmilitary, desert, expedition
Fitment
7.50R16 on Wolf 16x6.5 or standard 16x5.5 rims.
Variants
235/85R16 XZL2000s-
Fitted to WMIK Defender XD
Sources
landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/wolf-rims-with-michelin-xzl-7-50r16-alternatives.333587/landroverexpedition.com/equipment/wolf-wheels/en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_Rover_WolfEvery source above was fetched and read when the record was made.