🔍 UTV Wheel Sizing Demystified

When shopping for UTV wheels, you’ll come across multiple measurements that can seem confusing. But don’t worry—once broken down, wheel sizing is easy to understand.

• Wheel Width: Measured from the front to the back of the wheel. Typical widths range from 7” to 9”.
• Wheel Diameter: Measured from top to bottom. Often listed as whole numbers, like 14” or 15”, although actual measurements may slightly vary due to tire mounting.

📐 UTV Wheel Offset Explained

Offset determines how far your wheels sit in or stick out from the hub. It affects not just the look, but also the stability and performance of your UTV.

How to Read Wheel Offset

Offsets are written as two numbers (like 4+3), which together equal the wheel’s total width:

• 4+3 Offset: Slightly positive. Keeps wheels tucked in closer to stock position.
• 5+2 Offset: More positive. Narrows the overall stance of your rig for better clearance.
• 3+5 Offset: Negative. Pushes wheels outward, improving stability and allowing room for bigger tires.
• Neutral Offset (4+4): Mounting hub is centered. Common in some aftermarket and OEM configurations.

International Offset Notation

Offsets may also be listed in millimeters:

• +10mm: Positive offset (hub closer to the outside).
• -47mm: Negative offset (hub sits deeper inside).
• 0mm: Neutral, hub centered in the wheel.

🔧 UTV Wheel Bolt Patterns Explained

After understanding offset, the next crucial factor is bolt pattern. This ensures your wheels mount properly on your vehicle.

• 3-Lug Pattern (e.g., 3/90): Three bolts spaced evenly around the hub.
• 4-Lug Pattern (e.g., 4/110): Four bolts, common in many UTVs.
• 5-Lug Pattern: Offers more mounting stability and support.

The two-number pattern (e.g. 4/137) stands for the number of bolts and the diameter of the bolt circle in millimeters.

🏁 Final Thoughts

Whether you're upgrading your SxS wheels for performance or looks, understanding sizing, offsets, and bolt patterns helps you avoid costly mistakes. 💸 Ready to upgrade your rig?

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