Thank you. I get what you mean. There’s someone selling 4 tires for £100 that are my size as well. Only… they haven’t replied to my message!!! Once again, thank you. This answer is a lot clearer than every thing I’ve Googled!

Be careful about buying used tyres - whilst some may be fine, unless you've (or got an independent fitter to do so) had the inspected, you cannot be sure whether they are genuine or safe to use (note that how old they are can also make a big difference).

One someone may be selling a set of tyres because they are up/down sizing their own vehicle's alloys and may be perfectly fine, I would always be wary, especially if that person wasn't exactly 'around the corner' and you needed to make a long trip to inspect them, or pay a significant amount to either have them couriered to you or you drove there to pick them up in person.

Not so bad if it's a local or friend / relative you implicitly trust.

Also bear in mind that unless you're about to part company with the car and the existing tyres have to be replaced in order for it to pass its MOT very soon, then it's probably worth paying a bit more and getting decent quality tyres than of some cheapo brand.

You obviously won't want to pay £150 each and get the best on the market, but there may be some reasonably-priced (in comparison) mid-range tyre (many of which are sub-brands of the premium makes and are almost as good) or a 'premium branded' one on a temporary discount at a tyre fitter / outlet.

Some outlets will sell you tyres 'mail order' and you could then have them fitted at / by whoever you want if the fitting price is cheaper and they give a good service.

Have a look at www.tyrereviews.com/ for group tests and user reviews or tyres for either your car's exact size or by the car itself. Some tyres may fit but, from the reviews, may not work well, others may be highly regarded.

Obviously not all may be available, given some may have gone out of production or are only available abroad, as the site is a worldwide one, though more geared to Europe and is run by a very nice British chap called Jon, who will answer questions via its forum.

Your car's unusual sized tyre may count against you here, as lower popularity means higher cost, lower choice and/or often only older designed tyres are available.

Best of luck.

Hi - I got the four tires. Took a punt. Was a 140 mile round trip - knocked the seller down to £90. Took them to a tire fitter and paid £50 to have them fitted. The fitter said I’d got a bargain as they looked goods Went on well. £140, 3 gallons of fuel and about 3 hours for four Nankang Winter tires fitted. Now I just need the rest of the MOT work done.

Result, well done, enjoy the softer ride on winter spec.

And thanks for updating the thread, too often here people ask for and get advice and then vanish.