Colorado B.S. Thread

how are the Duratracs in the snow?

 

Very impressed with the Toyo RT in these conditions. Great grip for the wide 35s, much better than I thought.

 

from experience, and many will agree...one of the best off road tires in the snow

you get spoiled driving around in duratracs during the winter

way better than michelins

 

I challenge you to an icy parking lot race!

 

Please do.

I'd like it tucked up behind the rear view mirror (or ideally mounted to it) with no cords exposed.

 

tire throw down at the georgetown ice track?

among the group, we have a diverse set of tires to test

 

Stock half-worn dunflops for the win!

 

Sounds like fun!

But unless someone has studs or spikes my bet would be an equal fail all around.

Been years, but I remember watching bare tire races there and it was basically a super slow speed shit show.

Don't park too close

 

I was surprised at what bare tires can do on ice.
The club does ice races/pulling contests every year on Lost Lake near Redfeather.

So this one year,
when I was in band camp,
I squared off with a Ford F350 Crew Cab on studs.
My little Scout on 37's dragged his ass all over the lake.
So your Michelin's might do pretty well.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zs8LIzObfH4

Parking

 

I recently got a set and am thoroughly impressed. They definitely boosted my confidence on the road this past weekend with the snowstorm. Granted, excessive confidence in wintry conditions can be a dangerous thing...

I drove from Boulder to Littleton and back Saturday evening and the only problem I had was law enforcement rerouted me off 93 due to an accident (presumably with cars not running Duratracs). I tried telling him I'm a TacomaWorld member, but he didn't seem to think that was reason to let me continue down 93.

 

I'd be so down for this....

 

sounds pretty cool to me

 

If you race you guys can't use 4x4!!!!! Try it in 2x4. More exciting, trust me.

 

What about my heavily siped studless winter set?

Two set of wheels and tires give me the best of both worlds, no compromising on shitty Dutatracs....

 

actually, as I was daydreaming about this instead of working, I was wondering what would be more beneficial... all the traction control whiz bang electronics? or 4wd?
Kinda betting on the electronics

 

How about a 2x4 and 4x4 heat?

Any of you guys see the Frozen Rush thing red bull put on a while back?
http://www.redbull.tv/videos/event-stream-473/900-horsepower-off-road-truck-racing

 

1st gen.
Lost before it started.