The Source
The Source is a collection of purposeful posts that help simply some of the biggest (and most confusing) topics in offroading. For everyone's safety, we want all of our customers to be educated before they hit any trail. The Source is here to help. Did we miss a topic? Hit us up @valoroffroad
Backspacing
Wheel Offset vs. Backspacing
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 m...
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Wide Stance UTV Wheel Kits
Wide stance kits are all the rage right now. The biggest reason you'll see people run a wide stance kit is improved stability. The wider the vehicle, the better cornering, turning, climbing and pr...
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What is a Wheel PCD and How to Measure
PCD is short for 'pitch circle diameter'. This is the label given to the particular circular bolt pattern used to hold the wheels onto your vehicle. The most common PCDs you'll find on UTVs and ATV...
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UTV Sand Kit Buyers Guide
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...
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Does lightweight matter?
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 ...
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Rims or Wheels? What's the difference?
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.
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What is a Flow Formed Wheel?
There is more than one way to skin a cat when it comes to UTV wheel manufacturing. Valor Offroad utilizes multiple manufacturing techniques depending on the product to ensure the highest quality UT...
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What is the best UTV wheel
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 be...
Fitment
What is a Dual-Drill UTV Wheel?
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, t...
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How to Install Beadlock Wheels
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...
Fitment
What is a bolt pattern?
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...
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What is a Centerbore?
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...
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What makes Valor Different
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 innovato...
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Why you should tighten your lugs
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 ...
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Valor Offroad Casting Process
The automotive industry has relied upon low-pressure die casting for decades to create strong, high-quality aluminum casts. However, due to its relatively slow casting process. Low-pressure die cas...
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SRA vs IRS ATV
For decades, enthusiasts have debated the better of the two: Solid Rear Axle (SRA) vs. Independent Rear Suspension (IRS). But which ATV is actually better for you? We took a deep dive into what mak...
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UTV Gear Checklist
Heading out for a quick day trip? Maybe your packing for a week-long epic traverse through state borders? No matter the distance, time of year or style or riding you prefer, we put together a list ...
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Winter Offroading Packing List
So you you're lucky enough to live in an area that has snow or weather cold enough to be considered "winter"? With the right planning, the right basic gear, and realistic expectations, you're in fo...
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Why Do I Need New Lug Nuts
Wondering why your new wheels require a set of new lugs to install? It's a common question we get asked so we figured we'd pull back the curtain and explain why it's common practice to need new lug...
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Why You Need UTV Beadlock Wheels
Deciding whether or not you need beadlock wheels is a decision thousands have had to make before you. Are they worth the extra $? Will they properly hold my tire? I heard they're a pain to maintain...
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How do I clean my wheels?
Follow these easy steps to keep your wheels in tip top shape and extend the life of your finish. Skip the BS and empty promises of expensive products and keep a few simple ingredients on hand for a...
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We spend most of the year behind the scenes developing innovative products to boost performance and styling on and off the trail. Check out our most recent additions to the Valor Offroad lineup!
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