I am Not sure if this question was directed at me but I don'tlive in Colorado. I live in Texas where the weather is pretty warm most of the time and the Vredesteins are awesome for that.
Still hoping to get info on those nt420s tires and their tread pattern looks pretty cool. Will update my vreds thread after I change out for those who will be interested in the info.

 

It was but I thought you stated you like to drive in Colorado so your tires may or may not need to reflect that. Edit: I re-read the posts and don't know where I thought I read you liked to drive in CO. If you're only hanging out in Texas why look at any tire with a snow rating? I would stick to ultra-performance wet/dry tires.