Colorado Studded Tires Laws (2026)

Permitted: Studded tires are legal year-round in Colorado on passenger vehicles.

PermittedVerified Jul 20, 2026

Studded tires are legal year-round in Colorado on passenger vehicles. Studs may not project more than 1/16 inch. See Colo. Rev. Stat. 42-4-228.

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