The reason wheel weights are ideal is because the weight is on the wheel and not on the axle bearings.
On my 782, I have 200 lb of wheel weights, and the tires are filled with washer fluid. That's usually enough for the slightly sloping areas of the driveway. Depending on how much of a hill you have, what you have for weight may not be enough.
What tire size it came with depends on the tractor; some of them has 8.50 tires stock, and I think the 1450 and 1650 had 10.50 tires stock. The other sizes would have been optional. You've already got the tallest tire you can fit and still be able to use chains. There is no advantage with going to a larger tire.
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