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Originally Posted by hixxes
I've always driven 4x4's and have never felt the need for winter tires. However, with the arrival of my son a few months ago I'm thinking I might finally take the plunge and buy a set. Since I'm new to the winter tire game I thought I'd throw a few questions out there.
1. I have stock 20" wheels and tires on my Tahoe. I assume 20's aren't ideal for snow tires and they are obviously more expensive. Is there an appreciable difference between 20's and 17's?
2. I assume that since 17" wheels are the base option for my Tahoe that there will be no issues going with 17's for winter. Of course I'll make sure the tire height is equal, is there anything else I need to be aware of?
3. Has anyone ordered from Tire Rack? I priced out a set of 17" Blizzak DM-V1 with mid-level alloys on their site vs a few dealers in town and despite shipping and duty Tire Rack comes out about $300 cheaper. Seems like a decent deal.
4. My truck has tire pressure sensors. They can be purchased on the Tire Rack website and it states that using my owners manual I can reset the sensors myself. Has anyone done this? Is it as simple as it sounds?
Thanks
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Go with 17's from tire rack.
You picked a great set of winters in DM-V's.
Tire pressure sensors are no biggy, to be honest I just put black tape over the light for the winter but to each their own as some vehicles don't like the sensor being lit.