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STI Tire & Wheel is now providing ATV and UTV owners with an easy way to give their machines not only more security but a unique, head-turning look as well. And it’s all possible at a reasonable price compared to the competition.

STI HD Beadlock wheels have been a hit since they first rolled out the door just a few months ago. This wheel even won a “Nifty 50” award from Powersports Business Magazine for being one of the most innovative products of 2013. This model features a distinctive “Baja-inspired” stepped mod style, a creative integral-mount beadlock ring and a new, matching, low-profile center cap.

The ring design is quick to install and engineered to reduce debris buildup, it makes tire mounting simple and adds considerable strength to the outer lip. Most importantly, the ring helps ensure the tire bead stays on the wheel, even when using lower pressures and applying high side loading. The HD Beadlock also utilizes an even thicker, stronger inner bead lip than the entire HD Alloy line, an STI feature that helps make these the most rugged wheels available.

And now STI is now offering this beadlock ring in a variety of colors: black, red, blue, yellow orange and green. It’s now quick and easy to mix and match wheel finishes—take your choice of Bright Machined with Gloss Black accents, full Matte Black and STI’s exclusive, non-stick, gun metal gray Slik-Kote – with these optional ring colors for a full custom look! The ring colors from STI are intended to match most other bolt-on accessories. For custom builders who need an exact color match, STI still offers raw/unpainted rings as well.

The HD Beadlock is available in 12×7 and 14×7 sizes, for application on most popular 4×4/utility ATV and side-by-side UTV models.

Performance and personality meets value! The HD Beadlock is not just for racing. It’s priced right for budget-minded enthusiasts who want to step up to the performance benefits of a beadlock wheel.

STI HD Beadlock wheels and optional colored rings are available at finer ATV/UTV dealers everywhere. For more information, visit www.stitireandwheel.com

Dear ATVC:

I was wondering if you could shed some light on how much oil is normal for a fouled plug in a 1987 Honda 250R?

While it’s difficult to determine what classifies as “normal” when it comes to a fouled out spark plug, we suspect the following chart from Atlantic Jet Sports will answer your question better than we ever could:

Got questions for us? Ask them here!

So, there about a million way you can screw-up on an ATV. We’ve covered most of them in our weekly Friday Funny segment. Sometimes though, you just want to sit back and watch the funny unfold right after another. This compilation video basically accomplishes that.

If you feel like letting your brain absorb some of the silliest stuff ever done on an ATV, just hit the link below. More is coming tomorrow, so keep a lookout for May’s first Friday Funny.

Each week your loyal editors peruse SprocketList in the hopes of finding someone out there a good deal on a used ATV.

That said,this week’s find takes us to a place called Sevierville, TN.

According to the listing, this is a 2005 Honda Foreman 500 (2WD) in nice condition with Bridgestone Mudhook tires. According to the seller’s own testimony, “you can’t stick it”.

Seller is also including a “very nice” 4 x 8 trailer with 2000-pond axle and a hitch wheel chock.

The ad’s poster is looking for $3500 if cash is your payment method of choice but he’s also considering trades for a bass tracker.

Alpinestars is launching its new BIONIC NECK SUPPORT and FLUID KNEE BRACE to the market just as the riding/ racing season is getting underway.

Designed for all forms of off-road riding, the BNS TECH CARBON is a completely re-engineered, advanced neck protector that helps prevent the risk of damage to the neck, and is constructed from an advanced carbon fiber polymer compound that is extremely lightweight and optimized for structural strength.

- Bionic Neck Support BNS TECH CARBON: (suggested retail price – $349.95)

- Bionic Neck Support BNS PRO: (suggested retail price – $289.95)

The highly customizable FLUID TECH CARBON KNEE BRACE is a fully CE-Certified brace incorporating an innovative, reduced material design construction for comfort, fit and superb ergonomic performance in all off-road riding situations.

- FLUID TECH CARBON Knee Brace: (suggested retail price – $349.95 for each individual knee – Left and Right: per item)

- FLUID PRO Knee Brace: (suggested retail price – $399.95 per set – Left and Right: per set)

More info can be found on their official site.