Tires & Wheels

Whether you’re buying a new unit from the dealer or a used UTV from Facebook Marketplace, you’ll want to make some of these best UTV upgrades before your first trip.

Simply put, a helmet is the most critical gear for any off-roader. You might think your UTV roll cage will protect you in the event of a crash, but we disagree. We can assure you that the metal roll cage is a good deal harder than your head, and at the very least, you will be hurting if you crack your noggin against it. Helmets save lives, and you should wear one every time you go for a ride.

Unless you have pristine sand dunes, scenic mountain trails, or vast open wilderness at your back door, as well as a dealership that offers pick-up and delivery, you’re going to need to trailer your ATV or UTV at some point. I’m going to take a moment to compose myself because I’m betting there is at least one of you out there that has all that. For the rest of us, we have to trailer our machines, and that is going to call for the use of ratchet tie down straps.

Top down, music blasting and having a good time! Sounds like summer fun and a few Van Halen videos, right? We all like the freedom that a UTV brings us and being able to play some music is just what the doctor ordered sometimes – enter UTV sound systems.

Fox Racing grew from motocross racing in the 1970s when Geoff Fox formed a team of riders to compete against the factory teams. These riders used Fox’s engine and suspension components, and to make them look the part of a team, Fox created Team Moto-X Fox riding gear using bright red, yellow and orange colors. This was the birth of the Fox Racing gear clothing brand as it was a huge hit. From those beginnings, the company branched out into more Fox Racing gear, and eventually started working with riders from other teams.

Sturdy, reliable ATV ramps are something that every rider should have in their arsenal. Trying to load your quad onto a truck or trailer without ramps is needlessly difficult and risky, and even if you’re lucky enough to live where you ride, inevitably you’ll eventually need some of our best ATV ramps to load your machine up to take it in for servicing or head off in search of new trails.

When Can-Am started designing the Defender Utility UTV, it knew it had a big hill to climb to take on the reigning king of Utility UTVs, the Polaris Ranger. What the Defender offered was refinement and Can-Am quality, with the machines doing some things better than the Ranger. Can-Am fanatics have made the Defender a popular machine for utility and trail use and the parent company – BRP – ensured that there is a strong accessory market for the machine with a good mix of factory and aftermarket products available to make the Defender a customized beast worthy of calling your own. Here are the best Can-Am Defender accessories available.

For many of us, driving along, even in the UTV, requires some music to make it feel just right. You can easily increase the enjoyment factor of your UTV by adding a stereo system to the machine, but where do you mount the speakers? UTV sound bars are an easy solution to adding the right amount of speakers to your machine. Most top rated sound bars mount on the roll cage and in an easy to mount location up and away from the mechanical parts of the machine. Which one is best for you and your machine? Here are five of the best UTV sound bar options available today and what you need to know about them to see if one is the right fit for you.

Any Sport UTV that explores even moderately technical terrain will likely end up stuck a time or two. Picking up a Polaris RZR winch can save you some serious hassle.

If you are searching for a way to extend your next ATV or UTV ride, being able to carry more fuel is a must. Fortunately there are a lot of great ATV fuel cans to choose from.

If you’re due for a Polaris Ranger oil change, you may be wondering if there are any better oil options out there than the (admittedly expensive) OEM Polaris oil. Good news: there just might be.

The stock tires on most ATVs are designed to perform reasonably well in all types of terrain. Like any part, tires are bound to wear out and need replacing, but what to get to replace the stockers without losing performance in varied types of trails? Fear not! The best all-terrain ATV tires come in a wide range of styles and price points, meaning you can get some replacement rubber for your machine and get back to riding anywhere and everywhere.

The Best ATV GPS system is perfect for those of us who like to explore the (off)road less traveled. We’ve done the research and compiled the best available GPS for trail riding options together in one article.

Take it from us: You’ll never think you need a good UTV winch until you actually need one. This means that you’re probably already stuck, and being stuck on the trail without a winch is a major buzzkill.

If your quad can’t quite seem to hold a charge like it used to, it might be high time you started looking for the best ATV battery to get it going again.

Adding a UTV spreader to the back of your rig is a sure-fire way to take a lot of hassle out of lawn care – or any task that requires the broadcast of material, really. This type of machine generally includes some sort of hopper that can be filled with a pellet- or seed-type product, with a distribution system underneath it that spreads out material as you drive along. Spreader – geddit?

Winter might mean the end of riding season for some, but if you happen to have an ATV snow plow system, you can still get out and have fun while you work.

Cutting grass is one thing, but if you need to clear out some more extensive brush, you need a brush mower. As you know, your ATV is a versatile machine, and you can get a tow-behind brush mower that can make quick work of everything from weeds, shrubs and small trees, as well as stumps and, yes, grass. There are several types of brush mowers available, from finish mowers, rough cut, flail and more. Which one is perfect for your needs? We’re here to help you decide which of the best ATV brush mowers is right for you.

The Polaris RZR is considered to be one of, if not the best, high-performance UTVs on the market, so why wouldn’t you want a quality set of RZR seats to match? It doesn’t matter if you’re a weekend warrior or a seasoned racer, making a simple change like upgrading your RZR seats can make a huge difference in comfort when you’re behind the wheel. In addition to increased comfort, new seats provide an additional level of customization with different configurations and color options allowing you to infuse your own style into your Polaris RZR.

If you are looking for a way to securely carry your phone on your next off-road adventure, these ATV phone mounts might be just what you need.

Comedian Ron White once had a joke about a guy who claimed he could withstand the wind from a category 5 hurricane. White’s punchline was, “It wasn’t THAT the wind was blowing, but rather WHAT the wind was blowing. If you get hit with a Volvo, it doesn’t matter how many sit-ups you can do.” It’s a funny bit, but also really quite true, and it has a bearing on whether or not you think UTV helmets are necessary.

Even as the most race ready production ATV you can buy on the showroom floor, there are still plenty of YFZ 450R performance parts to make this Sport ATV even better.

When it comes to trial-friendly UTVs, it’s tough to beat the Kawasaki Teryx. To make your next ride event better, check out these Kawasaki Teryx accessories.

When seeing is more important that believing, add lights to your ride

To ensure your machine safely arrives at your favorite ride spot, you’ll need some quality towing accessories to get the job done.

Few people appreciate spring like ATV and UTV owners who like to play in the mud, but is your ride ready to take on the murky muddy trails? We’re here to help with our mud riding buyers guide.

With wintery wet weather coming to an end, the trails are starting to dry out and your machine needs a bath. Our ATV and UTV cleaning and maintenance guide is here to help.

The Honda TRX250X, formerly known as the TRX250EX, is a nimble handling, peppy running, sporty looking machine that’s great at getting new riders hooked on ATVing. Its reliability allows it to be handed down in families again and again, adding a lot to its value. One of the best things about it is that it’s a machine that younger riders can afford to save up for and purchase. Brand new this ATV costs $5000, but you can find them used for much less.

Mother’s Day is fast approaching, and if you’ve forgotten or waited too long to go shopping, we’ve got your back with a list of great Mother’s Day gifts!

Cyber Monday is here, which means this is the best day to find great deals on the off-road gear and accessories you need or to find the perfect gift for your favorite ATV owner.

If you’re in the market for the best Polaris RZR light bars to improve your off-road, night riding experiences, you’ve come to the right place.

For many companies the annual Sand Sports Super Show is the perfect event for debuting new ATV and UTV products for maximum visibility and many times customers can take advantage of introductory show special pricing. At this year’s event there were plenty of new items, but even products that have been around for years still deserve recognition. These are our favorite items that were on display at the show this year.

The Yamaha Wolverine has done plenty of evolving over the past 25+ years, but as brilliant and capable a vehicle as it is from the factory, every Wolverine can use some great Yamaha Wolverine accessories.

If your Commander has lost its sporty handling and plush ride, it might be time for some new Can-Am Commander Shocks.

There’s a non-zero chance that, if you own one of these rigs, you’ll be in the market for a set of Kawasaki Mule seat covers at some time or another. After all, they are built for work – the word mule is right there in its name – so the chances of poking a hole in the seat with a screwdriver or dropping a reciprocating saw on its bench is actually pretty reasonable.

A UTV’s belt is a critical component that must be maintained, or at the very least inspected, periodically to ensure proper operation. No one wants to end up stranded along the trail or out in the dunes, particularly when checking the UTV belt for wear and replacing if necessary is a quick and easy process. Your driving style, terrain and regularly carrying a heavy load are all things that can contribute to more rapid belt wear.

If you want more terrain-busting capability out of your Honda Foreman 500, a Honda Foreman 500 lift kit might just be the ticket.

Whether you’re looking for a UTV wheel with better-than-stock performance on the trail, or you just want to give your machine a nice image boost, you can’t go wrong with Method UTV wheels.

If you own an off-road workhorse, chances are pretty good you’ll eventually be in the market for a Polaris Ranger storage box. An engineer for a major side-by-side manufacturer once told us that one of the main customer complaints – by far – is the lack of factory storage in a mass-market side-by-side rig.

Before you head out on your first scouting trip to fill those game tags, you take advantage of Cabela’s Fall Hunting Classic sale to get your hunting essentials.

If you’ve been feeling lately like your ATV is just a bit too… plain looking, some ATV decals are in order.