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Winter tyres for Auris Hybrid Touring Sports

I have 225/45/ R17 91W Tyres on my Auris Touring Sports Hybrid.

I am considering getting winter tyres for this and would probably like a second set of wheels for ease. Do I have to stick to R17 wheels or would a smaller size be better?

Also do I have to have 91W or is something higher or lower ok? I am thinking that higher would be ok but not lower. Are there any makes of reasonably priced tyre that you would recommend? Should I buy now in the summer or wait until later in the year?

Asked on 26 July 2014 by RichardN

Answered by Honest John
Winter tyres will work better on the 15 or 16-inch wheels size. I'd go for the 16s: Auris tyre sizes are: 15-inch steel wheels with 195/65 R15 tyres; 16-inch alloy wheels with 205/55 R16 Michelin Energy Saver Plus tyres; 17-inch alloy wheels with 225/45 R17 tyres. G

et the set of 16s from www.tyremen.co.uk The best cold weather tyres are Vredestein Wintrac. The best all weather tyres are Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons. Buy now while stocks are high.
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