Thank you sooty, gravy258, and Shadow110 for your suggestions re: 195/60R15 88V tyres for my friend.
Eventually bought her a set of second hand Michelin Energy XM2 with 80% tread, with one puncture (on the tread, so repairable), and the oldest tyre made on the 34th week of 2011, for $180, and thought I got her a good deal...
Booked her in to a Bridgestone franchise today for the puncture repair, fitting, and wheel alignment, and she was told just then that they do not fit second hand tyres because they don't do warranties on them, and apparently if something happens, then they will be at fault?
I have only ever gotten new tyres fitted, so I have never heard of that one before. What is your take on this?
And where should I (and she) go from here?