Before changing your rims for more sophisticated, sturdier or more beautiful aluminum rims than the one you have, it's very important to take into account the characteristics of your quad or SSV.
When it comes to rims, every quad model is different!
Let's start with YAMAHA sport quads:
If you own one of the YAMAHA quads listed above, you should know that these quads are originally fitted with 10-inch front and 9-inch rear rims.
If you'd like to change rims while keeping the original dimensions:
- Here you'll find all 10x5 YAMAHA-compatible front rims.
- Here you'll find all YAMAHA-compatible 9X8 or 9x9 rear rims.
If you want to optimize your quad by changing the wheel diameter, you have 2 options:
fit 8-inch rear rims ( for a cross-country configuration )
Here you'll find compatible 8x8 rims
Fitting 8-inch rims at the rear on a sport quad lowers its center of gravity, thus increasing stability when cornering and control of your machine in slippery conditions! This is ideal for cross-country racing.
Fit 10" wheels at the rear (for a road / supercross configuration )
Here you'll find compatible 10x8 rims
Fitting 10" wheels at the rear is ideal for superquaders or road use. It will allow you to mount tires of identical diameter at the front and rear, giving the machine a flat ride. The question of looks for a superquader is an important one, so this is a very pleasant quad to look at! And to ride on the road!
The front wheels should remain 10" wheels in all cases.
Keeping 9-inch rear wheels is recommended for endurance / cross country / sand racing disciplines.
The center distances of these Yamaha quads are 4x156 front, 4x115 rear.
The only exception is the YAMAHA 200 BLASTER which is 4X156 at the front, but 4X100 at the rear!
For full explanations on center distances, click here: BLOG Rim centers and offsets
The rim offsets on these quads are 3.5+1.5 at the front and 3+5 at the rear.
For a full explanation of rim offsets, click here: BLOG Rim centers and offsets
You can easily widen the front tracks by half an inch by fitting 3+2 front rims: your quad will be a little more stable in a straight line and in bends.
To increase this stability, you can also fit wideners in addition to 3+2 rims!
See our full range of wideners here!
Apart from Yamaha, no other rim manufacturer offers a 3.5+1.5 front offset!
We can offer you :
- either 4+1
- or 3+2
The choice is simple:
- if you have a wide front axle like a Laeger's, for example, you'll need to choose a 4+1 offset to keep your steering efficient and not too hard.
For cross-country use, with 3+2 rims and a wide front end, your steering will be heavy and tiring, as the front tracks will be too wide for this type of riding. For superquad use, anything goes! there's no limit...
- if you have an original front axle, choose 3+2 for stability.
Wheel nuts on Yamaha sport quads are 10 x 125 with flat edges.
The rim is generally flat for standard aluminum rims, but for molded aluminum rims such as ITP, the nuts are tapered.
YAMAHA utility wheel centres:
YFM350 and 450 WOLVERINE / YFM400 BIG BEAR / YFM400 and 450 KODIAK / 600 and 700 GRIZZLY
These quads have identical front and rear hole centers: 4X110
Let's continue with sports quads from SUZUKI, KAWASAKI, HONDA and KYMCO :
If you own one of the SUZUKI, KAWASAKI, HONDA and KYMCO sport quads listed above, you should know that these quads are equipped with 10-inch wheels at the front and 9-inch wheels at the rear. The LTR450, on the other hand, is available with 8" rear rims.
If you want to change your rims while keeping the original dimensions :
Here you'll find all compatible SUZUKI, KAWASAKI, HONDA and KYMCO 10x5 front rims.
Here you'll find all SUZUKI, KAWASAKI, HONDA and KYMCI compatible rear rims in 9x8 or 9x9.
If you want to optimize your quad by changing the wheel diameter, you have 2 options:
Fit 8-inch wheels at the rear ( for a cross-country configuration )
Here you'll find compatible 8x8 rims
Fitting 8-inch rims at the rear on a sport quad lowers its center of gravity, thus increasing stability when cornering and control of your machine in slippery conditions! This is ideal for cross-country racing.
Fit 10" wheels at the rear ( for road / supercross configuration )
Here you'll find compatible 10x8 rims
Fitting 10" wheels at the rear is ideal for superquaders or road use. It will allow you to mount tires of identical diameter at the front and rear, giving the machine a flat ride. As the question of looks is important for a superquader, you'll have a quad that's a pleasure to look at! and to ride on the road!
Front wheels should remain 10" wheels in all cases.
Keeping a 9-inch rear wheel is recommended for endurance/cross country/sand racing disciplines.
The center-to-center distances of these SUZUKI, KAWASAKI, HONDA and KYMCO sport quads are 4x144 front, 4x110 rear.
For full explanations of center distances, click here: BLOG Rim centers and offsets
The rim offsets on these quads are 3.5+1.5 at the front and 3+5 at the rear.
For a full explanation of rim offsets, click here: BLOG Rim centers and offsets
You can easily widen the front tracks by half an inch by fitting 3+2 front rims: your quad will be a little more stable in a straight line and in bends.
To increase this stability, you can also fit wideners in addition to 3+2 rims!
See our full range of wideners here!
It's worth noting that, apart from , none of the rim manufacturers offer a 3.5+1.5 front offset!
We can offer you :
- either 4+1
- or 3+2
The choice is simple:
- if you have a wide front axle like a Laeger's, for example, you'll need to choose a 4+1 offset to keep your steering efficient and not too hard.
For cross-country use, with 3+2 rims and a wide front end, your steering will be heavy and tiring, as the front tracks will be too wide for this type of riding. For superquad use, anything goes! there's no limit...
- if you have an original front axle, choose 3+2 for stability.
The lug nuts on SUZUKI, KAWASAKI, HONDA and KYMCO sport quads are 10 x 125 with tapered edges.
The rim is generally flat for standard aluminum rims, but for molded aluminum rims such as ITP, the nuts are tapered.
The OUTLANDER and RENEGADE quads from CAN AM are quite similar :
If you own one of the OUTLANDER or RENEGADE quad bikes listed above, you should know that these quads are originally fitted with 12" rims at the front and 12" rims at the rear.
Generally, these rims will be 12X7 at the front and 12X8 at the rear.
If you'd like to change rims while keeping the original dimensions :
Here you'll find all the front and rear rims compatible with your CAN AM!
If you want to optimize your quad by changing the wheels, you have 2 options:
Upgrade to 14"!
Here you'll find all CAN AM-compatible 14-inch wheels.
Upgrade to 4 identical-width 12x7-inch rims! This will increase your quad's traction and agility.
The center distances of these CAN AM quads are 4x136 front 4x136 rear.
IMPORTANT:
Sometimes you'll see 4X137, which is identical to 4X136! It's just a difference in nomenclature depending on the supplier.
For full explanations of center distances, go here: BLOG Rim centers and offsets
The rim offsets on these quads are 5+2 at the front and 3+5 at the rear.
For a full explanation of rim offsets, click here: BLOG Rim centers and offsets
You can easily widen the front track by an inch by fitting 4+3 front rims: your quad will be a little more stable in a straight line and in bends.
To increase this stability, you can also fit wideners in addition to 3+2 rims!
Our advice!
Upgrade to 4 rims with identical widths and offsets 12X7 inches, offset 4+3 or 5+2! This will increase your quad's motricity and agility.
Wheel nuts on CAN AM OUTLANDER and RENEGADE quads are 10 x 125 tapered rims.
