Tire and Wheel Accessories

When stock isn’t quite cutting it, Side by Side Source is here with a vast selection of premium UTV tire and wheel accessories, from heavy-duty wheel bearings engineered to survive harsh conditions to specialized components like wheel spacers, lug nuts, and protection accessories. Whether you need replacement wheel bearings that outlast stock components, tire chains for winter traction when even aggressive tires can't grip, or accessories like center caps and valve stems, we've got tire and wheel solutions from manufacturers who understand that these components are made to be abused!

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Buyer's Guide for UTV Tire and Wheel Accessories: Helping You Shop!

Side-by-Side Wheel Bearings: Understanding Failure and Upgrade Options

Wheel bearings are critical wear items that fail more frequently on UTVs than street vehicles due to water and mud exposure. Your stock bearings are sealed, but they still don’t handle water that well at all. Once moisture sneaks past those seals, it muddies up your bearing grease something awful, after which the wear process ramps up.

Thankfully, heavy-duty aftermarket bearings are here, and they are no joke. These things are fortified with way stronger (e.g., labyrinth-style) seals to fight water intrusion much more effectively than stock. They’re also just made out of more durable materials to begin with, and if you need, larger bearing sizes are available. With our aftermarket UTV tire and wheel accessories, you’ll ride much, much longer and harder without issue!

Know Your UTV Wheel Spacers

If you’ve never run a set of spacers before, the concept is simple: they jut your wheels out from their hubs a bit, increasing your overall width. This is a favorite upgrade of folks who want to improve their stability and decrease their rollover rate. They’re also super handy if you want to go with big, chunky tires (and not rub on everything).

A hub-centric spacer will ensure the wheel is centered to cut down on vibration. Lug-centric spacers only use the lug nuts, which is fine in its own right, but they aren’t as reliably centered (vibration is more likely). Bolt-on spacers are super safe because they work around the actual lug studs, and slip-on spacers are the easiest to put on but typically only work on longer lug nuts.

Let’s Talk Side-by-Side Tire Chains and Winter Traction

When you want the best possible traction in hard-packed snow, there simply is nothing quite like a solid set of UTV tire chains. These provide a super reliable, mechanical grip by digging into that slippery snow and propelling you forward (instead of spinning out). V-bar chain designs (the ones with metal bars that run perpendicular to the chain’s direction) provide the most traction on ice by digging right into that slush for grip. Cable chains are lighter and will still help you out on snow, but aren’t quite as grippy in more extreme conditions.

If you prefer not to run any aftermarket UTV chains, you still have options. Studded tires, for example, will still perform really well on ice, but of course, you’re definitely going to have to take them off when it’s time to hit the pavement. Tire socks and other UTV traction helpers provide a decent improvement in traction with a much less intensive setup process than the tires themselves, but they won’t hold up in the most extreme conditions. The choice is yours, and it should reflect your typical winter riding experience.

UTV Lug Nuts and Other Wheel Accessories

So many people overlook the importance of side-by-side lug nuts! First of all, understanding your lug nut types is key to taking advantage of the best upgrades for your purposes. Acorn/conical seat lug nuts (60-degree taper matching wheel lug seat) are most common, and center wheels properly. Flat seat lug nuts require washers and are less common on UTVs. Spline drive lug nuts (requiring a special socket) are good for anti-theft purposes if you have an expensive wheel setup.

As for the material, understand that steel UTV lug nuts provide the most strength but rust faster without the proper protection. Steel with chrome plating is tougher against corrosion, and aluminum will save you on weight, but you have to watch that corrosion on the threads (use anti-seize!).

3 Top Selling UTV Tire and Wheel Accessory Brands

Kryptonite manufactures premium wheel bearings with lifetime warranties proven to outlast stock components in harsh conditions.
SuperATV produces comprehensive wheel accessories, including center caps and spacers for their wheel lineups.
Rough Country offers practical wheel spacers and accessories at accessible pricing with quality construction.

5 Top Selling Side-by-Side Tire and Wheel Accessory Products

Winter traction comes with these V-Bar 11" Tire Chains by Kolpin, featuring an aggressive V-bar design for maximum ice grip.
Never worry about bearing failures again with this RZR XP Lifetime Warranty Wheel Bearing Package Deal by Kryptonite, providing ultimate peace of mind.
Complete your wheel appearance with this Highline Wheel Center Cap by SuperATV, protecting hubs while adding a finishing touch.
Secure wheel mounting comes with this 12mm x 1.5 Black Set of 16 Spline Lug Nuts by Quad Boss, providing proper hardware for wheel installation.
These 1.5" Wheel Spacers by Rough Country will have your Viking looking like a burly swashbuckler indeed!

Side-by-Side Tire and Wheel Accessory FAQs

How do I know when it’s time for new bearings?

You hear those sketchy sounds coming from your tires? That grinding, growling and/or humming? If so, it’s replacement time!

Are UTV wheel spacers actually safe to use?

Very much so, as long as they’re high quality and installed properly. Hub-centric is the way to go for safety reasons.

Is new tires, old lug nuts a thing?

As long as they’re in good condition!