Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

I've read a lot about the different features and what to look for in snowblowers, and this site I've found is a great source of information.

One variable that I haven't found much info on is tire size.  I've seen different models with 4.8 inch wheels that look narrow and high, and I've seen other models with 6+ inch wheels that look a little shorter and wider obviously.  Is the narrow designed to do or perform differently than the wider wheel? Is this really a worthwhile consideration, or should this be the least of my concerns? Thanks.

In this neck of the woods, tall, narrow tires on vehicles is prefered for use on snow covered roads.  Can't see much of a difference in physics between an automobile and a snow thrower when it comes to traction issues on hard surfaces.  A narrow wheel will penetrate the snow better and provide better grip.  

My neighbor and I have similar snow throwers.  I have 15" x 5" snow hog tires and he has 16" x 6.5" snow hog tires.  I have to say that his machine powers through plowed end of driveway snow better than mine.   We both have driveways with significant slopes and I don't see any difference there.

The best traction that I've experienced however was with an older SnoBird that had small tires with chains.