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.

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.