Ever Wonder Which UTV Wheel Brands are the Most Popular?
Years ago, there wasn't much of a market for UTV wheels, other than the plain jane utility wheels and tires that were born out of necessity rather than want. These days, the market for anything UTV or side-by-side is huge and continuing to grow, and this includes the competitive UTV wheel market.
Some of the players have been in the powersports game for a long time, and some of them are new to the industry. The manufacturers on this list all have one thing in common, however; and that is they have some pretty awesome wheels to offer to consumers who are looking for great looks as well as performance.
Founded in 1991 by Douglas Henline, who was a go-kart racer at the time, Douglas Wheels have been a staple in the powersports market as well as other motorsports fields for over two decades.
With a successful foothold early on in the ATV market with their Red and Blue Label aluminum wheels, they have taken a strong foothold as well in the UTV market, producing such models as the new, modular "Sector" beadlock wheel, the flashy "Nitro" wheel, and one of our favorites, the cast aluminum "Diablo Beadlock" wheel.
Offered in several different finishes and available in all of the well-known powersports stores, Douglas UTV and ATV Wheels are highly popular due to their pricepoint, durability, and great looks.
DOUGLAS UTV WHEELS
ITP has been around for over 30 years, and started out by manufacturing high quality, American made tires for the powersports industry. ITP offers over 50 different wheel designs, and their performance specifications are customer-driven and built to last.
Each ITP wheel is inspected based on strict dimensional and structural criteria, ensuring quality, durability, and confidence. In fact, ITP was the first in the industry to offer a lifetime warranty on their “SS” line of alloy utility wheels.
The "SS" wheel line has been the most popular, but ITP is continuing to produce newer, lighter and stronger models, including their ultra-strong beadlock "Black Ops SD Series Beadlock", with a reinforced wheel lip to help protect the wheel from damaging rocks. These wheels also feature the industry's first 2-year limited warranty against bending or breaking.
If beadlock wheels aren't your thing, then perhaps the bright, diamond-cut one-piece aluminum "SS112" wheel will fit your needs, with great looks as well as fully tested strength and durability!
ITP UTV WHEELS
STI Tire and Wheel is a newer name in the highly competitive side-by-side wheel and tire market, but it has been a popular one due to their highly customizable products and great quality finishes.
Manufacturing wheels ranging in size from 12-inch up to 17-inch, and designing their wheels to look great and perform well for a good price, STI has become a popular choice when it comes to racers, trail riders and duners.
With their "HD Beadlock" wheel offered in several different finishes, including "Slik Kote", which helps shed mud and debris from the wheel surface, STI offers some solid choices for racers and hardcore off-roaders.
If looks are more important, there is always the "HD4" line that is not a beadlock wheel, but is still very strong and can handle a ton of abuse.
For the duner crowd, STI developed the "Pro Lite 14" wheel, which is designed to be light and easily paired with sand and paddle tires.
STI UTV WHEELS
HiPer carbon composite wheels have been a popular wheel choice for many sport and professional ATV racers. It's only natural that these wheels would also be sought after by the UTV / side-by-side consumers as well. HiPer's carbon composite wheels don't bend like other wheels, due to the use of a unique, energy absorbing material.
With two models offered up to the UTV world, the "Sidewinder" and the "Fusion" wheels are popular among UTV racers as well as duners who are looking for the lightest wheel possible. The Sidewinder is available as a single headlock or as a 14" dual beadlock wheel.
The Fusion wheel is only available in a 14" wheel, and is touted by HiPer as being the "lightest, strongest, highest performing wheels available" for side-by-sides.
Both of these wheels come with a 1-year limited warranty from HiPer.
HIPER UTV WHEELS
We can't talk about UTV wheels without talking about OMF Performance. Founded in 1982 by Tim Orchard, who saw a lack of high-quality aluminum components and started OMF Performance Products to fill that void, OMF has been the go-to brand for strength and quality for all types of motorsports enthusiasts, including rock-crawlers, buggies and drag racers.
Over the years, OMF's quality and reputation have only gotten better as wheel design choices have grown, making it easier to customize your wheels with a number of different product options.
OMF Wheels are considered a higher priced wheel, but the price is well worth the quality and years of use you will get out of your wheels. The service from OMF is also excellent, and the easiest way to be sure you get exactly what you are looking for is to call them up directly, and they can put together a wheel package that you will be proud of.
If you are looking for a beadlock wheel, OMF makes some of the most unique wheel ring designs around, offering different domes and cuts for multiple applications.
OMF UTV WHEELS
Some of the players have been in the powersports game for a long time, and some of them are new to the industry. The manufacturers on this list all have one thing in common, however; and that is they have some pretty awesome wheels to offer to consumers who are looking for great looks as well as performance.
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1. Douglas Wheels and Tires (DWT)
Founded in 1991 by Douglas Henline, who was a go-kart racer at the time, Douglas Wheels have been a staple in the powersports market as well as other motorsports fields for over two decades.
With a successful foothold early on in the ATV market with their Red and Blue Label aluminum wheels, they have taken a strong foothold as well in the UTV market, producing such models as the new, modular "Sector" beadlock wheel, the flashy "Nitro" wheel, and one of our favorites, the cast aluminum "Diablo Beadlock" wheel.
Offered in several different finishes and available in all of the well-known powersports stores, Douglas UTV and ATV Wheels are highly popular due to their pricepoint, durability, and great looks.
DOUGLAS UTV WHEELS
2. ITP Wheels
ITP has been around for over 30 years, and started out by manufacturing high quality, American made tires for the powersports industry. ITP offers over 50 different wheel designs, and their performance specifications are customer-driven and built to last.
Each ITP wheel is inspected based on strict dimensional and structural criteria, ensuring quality, durability, and confidence. In fact, ITP was the first in the industry to offer a lifetime warranty on their “SS” line of alloy utility wheels.
The "SS" wheel line has been the most popular, but ITP is continuing to produce newer, lighter and stronger models, including their ultra-strong beadlock "Black Ops SD Series Beadlock", with a reinforced wheel lip to help protect the wheel from damaging rocks. These wheels also feature the industry's first 2-year limited warranty against bending or breaking.
If beadlock wheels aren't your thing, then perhaps the bright, diamond-cut one-piece aluminum "SS112" wheel will fit your needs, with great looks as well as fully tested strength and durability!
ITP UTV WHEELS
3. STI Wheels
STI Tire and Wheel is a newer name in the highly competitive side-by-side wheel and tire market, but it has been a popular one due to their highly customizable products and great quality finishes.
Manufacturing wheels ranging in size from 12-inch up to 17-inch, and designing their wheels to look great and perform well for a good price, STI has become a popular choice when it comes to racers, trail riders and duners.
With their "HD Beadlock" wheel offered in several different finishes, including "Slik Kote", which helps shed mud and debris from the wheel surface, STI offers some solid choices for racers and hardcore off-roaders.
If looks are more important, there is always the "HD4" line that is not a beadlock wheel, but is still very strong and can handle a ton of abuse.
For the duner crowd, STI developed the "Pro Lite 14" wheel, which is designed to be light and easily paired with sand and paddle tires.
STI UTV WHEELS
4. HiPer Technology
HiPer carbon composite wheels have been a popular wheel choice for many sport and professional ATV racers. It's only natural that these wheels would also be sought after by the UTV / side-by-side consumers as well. HiPer's carbon composite wheels don't bend like other wheels, due to the use of a unique, energy absorbing material.
With two models offered up to the UTV world, the "Sidewinder" and the "Fusion" wheels are popular among UTV racers as well as duners who are looking for the lightest wheel possible. The Sidewinder is available as a single headlock or as a 14" dual beadlock wheel.
The Fusion wheel is only available in a 14" wheel, and is touted by HiPer as being the "lightest, strongest, highest performing wheels available" for side-by-sides.
Both of these wheels come with a 1-year limited warranty from HiPer.
HIPER UTV WHEELS
5. OMF Wheels
We can't talk about UTV wheels without talking about OMF Performance. Founded in 1982 by Tim Orchard, who saw a lack of high-quality aluminum components and started OMF Performance Products to fill that void, OMF has been the go-to brand for strength and quality for all types of motorsports enthusiasts, including rock-crawlers, buggies and drag racers.
Over the years, OMF's quality and reputation have only gotten better as wheel design choices have grown, making it easier to customize your wheels with a number of different product options.
OMF Wheels are considered a higher priced wheel, but the price is well worth the quality and years of use you will get out of your wheels. The service from OMF is also excellent, and the easiest way to be sure you get exactly what you are looking for is to call them up directly, and they can put together a wheel package that you will be proud of.
If you are looking for a beadlock wheel, OMF makes some of the most unique wheel ring designs around, offering different domes and cuts for multiple applications.
OMF UTV WHEELS
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