Best A/T tires for snow - Ko3's or Ridge Grapplers?

[VermontTaco]

I know there are other threads on these tires, I've read them all but still wondered about snow driving.

I have a TH, and I'm going to keep the stock 18" rims. I live in VT, so lots of snow driving on hilly terrain. I do a lot of road/highway driving as well and hit the trails a few times per month (mostly summer and fall). Not as concerned about off-road capabilities, as most of these tires perform well enough for my needs.

I'm looking at:

• Ridge Grapplers
• Ko3's
• Toyo open country 3's
• Wildpeak A/T 4's

I've heard the Wildpeaks are great in snow, but they are about 8 lbs heavier than the rest.

Also torn a bit between 285x70x18 and 275x70x18. I've heard that 285's can be tight on the TH.

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[Powhunter]

I’d guess the Ridge Grapplers would be the least capable in snow. I’ve had a couple sets of KO2s and they were very capable in the snow, the KO3s look like they would be even better. Always wanted to try Wildpeaks based on the AT3W reviews but haven’t yet. The AT4s are very heavy like you said, and if off-roading isn’t much of a concern I’d opt for a lighter tire. I haven’t had Toyo AT3s, but I had a set of AT2s that I really liked.

Based on what you’ve said it would be a toss up between the KO3 and Toyo. I like the more aggressive sidewall of the KO3 so if it were my money that’s the way I’d go.

 

[VermontTaco]

I’d guess the Ridge Grapplers would be the least capable in snow. I’ve had a couple sets of KO2s and they were very capable in the snow, the KO3s look like they would be even better. Always wanted to try Wildpeaks based on the AT3W reviews but haven’t yet. The AT4s are very heavy like you said, and if off-roading isn’t much of a concern I’d opt for a lighter tire. I haven’t had Toyo AT3s, but I had a set of AT2s that I really liked.

Based on what you’ve said it would be a toss up between the KO3 and Toyo. I like the more aggressive sidewall of the KO3 so if it were my money that’s the way I’d go.

Thanks for the insight, especially from a fellow snow chaser.

Waiting for our first storm out in the Northeast. Can't wait to get some turns in.

 

[Powhunter]

Thanks for the insight, especially from a fellow snow chaser.

Waiting for our first storm out in the Northeast. Can't wait to get some turns in.

Yeah buddy!
For the first time I now have dedicated winters on a truck, but in the past KO2s worked well.

Lake Louise just opened this week here, but waiting for the freeride terrain to open before I head out. Here’s hoping for much better snow than last year!

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