thanks everyone!! I said screw it and got some 225/45WR-17 Bridgestone Potenza RE950.....
i am also going to pickup the oem 15" rims with Bridgestone snowtires installed, mounted, and balanced for like $500 bucks... I think the snow tires are worth it for any trips to Lake Tahoe.. I heard too many bad reviews for "all seasonal tires" on any tire manuf. for that matter...don't want to fall of the damn cliff over at Tragedy Pass again off of hwy 89......