A wide-stance machine is a UTV (utility task vehicle) with low-offset wheels, resulting in a stance much wider than the standard setup. You can also get a wider stance by choosing wheels with a wider profile, such as 15x10 or 15x8, rather than the typical 15x7. Adding wider wheels or lower-offset wheels can boost your UTV's stability and performance, especially off-road. But there are some downsides to keep in mind. Let’s look at what makes a wide stance kit a good choice.
Why widen your UTV? You might have seen people on the trail with super-wide wheels or very low offsets and wondered why. It can look unusual at first, almost like the vehicle is on roller skates. The main reason for a wide stance UTV wheel kit is better stability. A wider vehicle handles corners, turns, climbs, and off-camber obstacles more predictably. You may also notice better suspension quality and travel.
Why not widen your UTV? Your UTV was designed and tested by many skilled engineers to balance comfort, performance, and safety. Changing the specs can affect this balance. You might see more wear and tear, especially cosmetic damage, since wider tires stick out past the fenders and can throw dirt, rocks, and debris onto the sides of your machine.
The vehicle shown below is a Polaris Pro R with 15x10 UTV wheels.
Take a look at our full collection of wide-stance UTV wheels.
Not everyone uses wide stance UTV wheels, and for good reason. Depending on your terrain, you might benefit from them, but most people won’t. If you have questions about wide stance UTV wheels or kits, call us during business hours at (602) 935-0009, and we’ll help you out. If you already have a wide stance UTV wheel setup, send us your photos, and we’ll share them on our social media and website galleries. All our wide stance UTV wheels work with any of our matching-diameter tires, like the Alpha or Tango UTV Tires.
