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Honda
ATV Rims
Recommendations
and Best Deals.
While
it's obvious that new Honda ATV rims make your plain jane Honda 4
wheeler look way cooler - there are a few other reasons for upgrading.
That's exactly what we're going to talk about in this article. So grab
a cold one and drag up a chair.
There isn't really anything
wrong with the stock 11" Honda ATV wheels - except for tire selection.
Most tires with more aggressive tread patterns only come in the larger
12" and 14" sizes. ATV mud riders in particular will need to look for
larger ATV tire and rim combinations.
Why Go Bigger?
There are several good reasons for switching to larger Honda ATV rims
and tires.
- Improved looks - let's face it - the stock
wheels look pretty sad.
- Better
tire choices - the 12" size in particular offers many more choices (and
better prices) than the stock 11". 14" not so much, but if you're
serious about mud riding, you'll want to take a look.
- Improved performance - better tires will have
better traction which will yield better performance across the board.
Most
aftermarket wheels are made of aluminum which is considerably lighter
than stock steel wheels. That means better acceleration, braking, and
handling.
- More ground clearance - this applies mostly
to mud riding and the 14" rim size. The larger diameter of the tire/rim
package will give you several inches more ground clearance - which can
be critical for making it through deep ruts or over other obstacles.
That covers the pros - now let's take a look at the other side.
Anything to Worry About?
Not to disappointment any of you worry warts - this section is
dedicated to you. There's always something
to worry about - and we'll tell you what it is here.
- Clearance
problems - larger diameter ATV rim and tire combinations can interfere
with suspension and body work and limit steering lock. None of this is
fun and can be a real headache to fix.
- Handling
problems - the higher center of gravity caused by installing large
diameter wheels and tires can cause your ATV handling to suffer. A
greater tendency to tip over in turns and more front end
dive when
braking can be much harder to control.
- Cost - Honda ATV
rims and tires are a major investment. That's why you want to get the
best deal possible. Of course, we have some help for you on that below.
Sorry
there's not more to be worried about. We have heard some reports of
cheaper wheels having some pin hole air leaks. Easily fixed with a
little epoxy so it's barely worth mentioning. OK, I think we're done
here.
Tell Me About the Deals.
If you're shopping for Honda ATV wheels, chances are you need tires
too. As it so happens - tire/wheel combinations are the best deals!
Lately, the best combo deals we've found have been at Ebay Motors.
There have been some recent changes at Ebay that have made things more
competitive. That means better prices. Good for us!
We did the time burning tedious stuff for you and came up with the
custom links below so you don't have to.
Here's the best combo deals on Ebay Motors.
Anything you could possibly want for Honda ATV rims including spacers,
bearings, hubs, etc. along with the wheels.
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links:
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