If you’ve got a light truck or SUV that's equipped with 4WD, you probably know that all-terrain tires are the best way to get the most out of that truck’s performance, traction, and capability. All-terrain tires can give you an advantage in off-road conditions and rough terrain that all-season tires or highway-terrain tires just can’t deliver, as well as helping to get the job done in snowy or wet conditions on the highway. The best all-terrain tires are the kind where you don’t have to worry about a compromise in low noise, ride quality, road manners, and roadability on the highway.

That might seem like a lot to expect from any all-terrain tire, but that’s where the Eldorado Trailcutter AT4S comes in. The Eldorado Trailcutter AT4S is a capable and dependable all-terrain tire that’s durable enough for the roughest off-road conditions, yet it’s also a great tire for daily drivers, everyday commutes, and long road trips.

So what is it about the tire that makes it such a great performer? Let’s go in for a closer look with this Eldorado Trailcutter AT4s review:

Features and Benefits

Here’s just some of what you can expect with the Trailcutter AT4S from Eldorado:

• Advanced damage-resistant rubber compound
• Aggressive all-terrain tread with zigzag grooves and large tread blocks
• Continuous center tread block for durability, enhanced steering response, straight-line stability at highway speed
• Three Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMS) certified for severe winter service
• Wraparound tread blocks and lugs at the shoulder improve lateral traction for clawing through mud, ruts, snow
• Good self-cleaning of mud and debris so there’s always a clear section of tire to dig in as the wheel turns
• Extra-deep sipes and jagged tread blocks help claw through snow, slush, mud
• Extra-deep 18/32” tread depth for long wear, excellent traction
• Tread pitch is randomized and computer-tuned to help keep road noise low
• Backed by a 55,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty
• Wide range of sizes for various fitments

Pros and Cons

So, is this Eldorado tire the right choice for your ride and budget? Before you decide, let’s take a look at the tire’s pros and cons.

PROS:

• Generous warranty coverage
• Three Peak Mountain Snowflake are certified for use in moderate to severe winter conditions
• Durable with an up to 10-ply rating

CONS:

• Can be noisy on some pavement surfaces
• Not the most fuel-efficient tire

SimpleTire’s view on Eldorado Trailcutter AT4S tires

When it comes to all-terrain tires for trucks, SUVs, and crossovers, it’s a pretty crowded field with tires at every price point imaginable. The Eldorado Trailcutter AT4S (a brand from TBC, which also carries tires from Delta, Multi-Mile, Sumitomo, and several other names) isn’t the cheapest, but it’s definitely affordable and it’s definitely a tire that can punch above its weight class.

The Three Peak Mountain Snowflake rating is a pretty big point just by itself – paradoxically enough, it’s not a given that all-terrain tires are going to perform well in snow and slush and the 3PMS certification means that a tire has been put through some pretty rigorous testing in winter weather. A 55,000 mile warranty is another real strength of this tire, in a class and price range where many all-terrain tires don’t offer treadwear coverage at all. On the highway, the Trailcutter AT4S handles well, with cornering that’s neutral and predictable and steering response that’s direct (if not exactly nimble). Ride quality on pavement is forgiving and comfortable, with most vibrations from road irregularities isolated before they make it to the driver and passengers. Yes, the Trailcutter AT4S is a little noisy on certain pavement surfaces, but it’s nowhere near the noise level of many all-terrain or mud-terrain models.

What you can expect with this tire, though, is truly dependable traction on loose dirt, gravel, mud, sand, snow, or slush, along with an enhanced load rating that makes it a good candidate for towing or hauling heavy loads. That along with its durability and treadwear coverage makes it a good pick, in the opinions of us here at the SimpleTire team.

Vehicles the Eldorado Trailcutter AT4S is a good replacement tire for

• Chevrolet Tahoe
• Dodge Durango
• Ford Excursion
• GMC Sierra
• Honda Ridgeline
• Jeep Gladiator
• Nissan Titan
• RAM 2500
• Toyota Tundra