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Do you need beadlock UTV wheels for riding in the dunes/sand? What PSI do I need to run? What are the best utv wheels for sand? Best utv tires for sand? We answer all of these questions and more in our UTV sand buyer's guide.

Now that you've ordered your brand new Can-Am Maverick R, you're now looking the exact OEM specs for wheels, tires and brakes right? This post was put together especially for you, you're welcome. Don't forget, Valor Offroad has multiple utv wheels and utv tires to fit the Can-Am 6-lug platform in multiple awesome finishes.

Wheel design/style is the primary consideration when considering whether or not you want to quickly drop unnecessary weight. Bulky styling can quickly increase weight, pushing your wheel well past OEM standards. So what to look for when considering a lightweight UTV wheel? 

DOT approved UTV tires, DOT rated UTV Tires. What in the world makes these things DOT anyway? We break down that the definition of a DOT approved UTV tire is and why it matters to you, the drivers around you, and the safety of your passengers.

You've heard both right? Wheels or Rims? Which is the correct way of referencing the circular metal things that you mount tires on? We throw our two-cents on the subject and explain why we use both.

Looking for the best UTV wheel in the industry? What makes one brand different from the next and why is there such a big swing in strength, sizing options, customization and price. Learn why the best UTV wheel may surprise you.

A dual drilled wheel is a wheel that is drilled with two sets of bolt holes. With this additional set of holes, dual drill wheels can accept two different bolt patterns. On all dual-drill wheels, the larger hub bore of the two bolt patterns is used to ensure proper fitment.  

4+3? 6+1? 25mm? We put to bed the UTV industry debate on what measurement is better, why we use wheel offset and wheel backspacing in the powersports industry, and we do a deep dive into why each measurement matters.

Durometer numbers simply represent a relative comparison of hardness between different but similar materials that have had their hardness measured using the same durometer scale, device and measurement standard. In general, a higher durometer material will be harder than a lower durometer material.

Lightweight? Forged? Flow Formed? You need new wheels but you're confused as to what the hype is surrounding wheel weights and construction right? We take a deep nerdy dive on why lightweight wheels matter on your UTV or ATV.

Want to know how to mount your new Valor Offroad UTV beadlock wheels on your tires? We're here to help with a The Source instructional post on best practices. Let us know if you have any additional questions, we'd be more than happy to help.

It's one things to know your tire's brand and model, but what do all of the other markings on the tire's sidewall actually mean? The dirt is in the details, let's jump into what makes each tire truly unique and why you need to brush up on your tire talk.

There is more than meets the eye when you dissect how a tire and wheel combo inflates, stays inflated and why some wheels and tires shouldn't be matched together. We take a deep dive into what makes certain wheel engineering superior when deciding your next combo.

Weight matters, especially when you're trying to figure out what trailer can support your new toy. We put together a list of all popular makes/models of UTVs on the market so you know exactly how much each vehicle weighs.

You've decided make the plunge and get yourself a new toy, but where do you start? So many choices, so many decisions! We're here to simplify your journey so that you land on the right vehicle for the job. 

Your vehicle's bolt pattern is one of, if not the, first criteria that needs to be considered when determining if a wheel will fit your car or not. The bolt pattern is the number and spacing of the lug hole openings which will match the vehicle hub’s corresponding stud or bolt pattern measurement.

Air will expand when heated and contract when cooled. This makes fall and early winter months the most critical times to check inflation pressures. The rule of thumb is for every 10° Fahrenheit change in air temperature, tire pressures will change about 2% (up with higher temperatures and down with lower). 

The centerbore of a wheel is the size of the machined hole on the back of the wheel that centers the wheel properly on the hub of the vehicle. Centerbores on wheels are typically a standard size in mm. Hub sizes vary by vehicle brand and UTV/ATV model.

We've all heard why buying local can make a huge difference, but maybe you haven't taken the time to really think about the power of your buying decisions. This quick post touches base on the subtle, yet powerful decisions we make every day, especially when we depend on them to perform.

We've been doing this for a long time. We don't claim to know everything so we're not scared to jump in head first to learn. Valor Offroad is a small group of incredibly passionate offroad innovators that have vowed to fix the products we hate. Find out what makes us different.

I'd like to tell you that the featured image of this post is a stock image I found online. It isn't, and the events that led to this catastrophic failure in both judgement and mechanics we're both expensive and VERY dangerous.