Best tires for Colorado?

88% on road, 10% off road


…2% being a jackass

what would you guys recommend?

 

Ko2's, duratracs, Toyo at3, stt pros

 

Michelin LTX AT2. Great All terrain for snow, ice and highway.

 

I had Dueller A/T Revos on my last truck living near Denver and was really pleased especially in the snow. Daily driven to work but wheeled on the weekends, never a problem. Zero punctures, and only got stuck once when buried to the frame in snow.

Since moving to CA and getting the tacoma, I've punctured 4 KO2s.

All tires were 285 75/16 E range.

Whatever you do, get E range if you plan to tackle the trails.

 

Do you use studs out there? What about chains? Is it just on he back tires? I am from upstate NY but just got back. Highway 70 must be intense with a little snow. Also what gas do you use?

 

Duratracs for me. I haven’t seen snow that’s a problem, even after the 3’ last winter.

 

DuraTracs for me in East Central Illinois. Great in snow and rain. Not much road noise either.

 

Haha Treps all day, err day!! Love that photo.

 

I've never used studded tires or chains on any of my vehicles. All terrain tires and 4x4 is good enough for 99% of Colorado.

 

Cooper Discoverer A/T3 - great in snow, low highway noise, good durability, works well in Moab

 

Cooper AT3-4s. Good, quiet on road, good in snow, nothing is great on ice.

 

For mostly on road, Michelin Defenders would be my recommendation. For an all terrain, I would recommend the Falken Wildpeak AT3W. I don't have any personal experience with the Falken but it has full depth siping so the tire should perform well for it's entire tread life.
When you look at tires, look closely at the depth of the sipes. When they are worn down, you're left with the lug in which it resides. That's probably why you hear so many folks say some of the ATs go to crap when they are at half-tread.
Just my two cents. Also, unless you're doing a lot of rocky trails, I'd recommend against the E-rated tires. They will make your truck ride noticeably rougher. Some will argue this but it is my opinion based on experience.

 

I am heading back to Denver in October. I already have chains for the rear. My only complaint with my Wildpeaks is that they get a little sketch at 85mph plus around corners.

 

You do 85 around corners in a pickup truck?! Damn, I slow down to 10 or 15.

 

Most truck tires aren’t really designed to go 85 mph around corners.

 

I very seldom do 85 in my pickup. Even the Prius is better for that lol.