Picking tyres; what size/make?

[Conor D]

I've bought a set of Toyota OEM Alloys on eBay to replace the stock ones on my Auris. They don't come with tyres on them so I'll have to maybe order some and get them fitted.

I don't have a clue about what tyres I need though, any time I got tyres before I was just replacing them.

The new alloys are 17", the old ones are 16" I think.. If I was to bring the alloys to a fitters, would they be able to tell me what size I need, or is it up to me to pick what size to put on; profile etc?

The alloys are still on the mainland, I haven't arranged to pick them up yet.

Also, are there any decent tyres that I could get for less than £300 (for a set of 4)? Or are there any in particular I should avoid.

[sherman]

http://www.alloywheels.com/tyrecalc.asp

Tyre size calculator

Edited by sherman on Thursday 8th April 01:53

[parapaul]

Quick Google suggests standard 16" tyres for the Auris are 205/55.

17" options are probably 215/50/17 or 225/45/17 depedent on how wide the new alloys are.