Are there any downsides to going bigger? Dear ATVC: I am thinking of converting my stock 29″ tire SxS to aftermarket 32″ rubber for extra ground clearance. Before I pull the trigger, wondering if there’s any downsides I’m overlooking? Quite a few actually- while you would indeed gain some additional height and well a smoother […] More »

Getting here starts with a search. Dear ATVC: My 12 year old son (13 in August) really wants to start racing ATVs. Right now he runs around on many different quads ranging from 200cc to 700cc. With his age and no experience, what size quad will he need to be on to compete at an […] More »

Nobody told me I had to be an expert in math. Dear ATVC: I need help. I recently put 27x9x12 front and 27x10x12 rear tires on my 2014 Suzuki Kingquad 500axi. I understand I have 12″ rims. I’m want to purchase aftermarket rims for it but am not understanding what 12 x 7 5+2 means […] More »

Moving up too quickly. There is legislation in every single state defining legal ages for children to operate an ATV, with specific guidelines for size and power based on age. For most states that works out to where children under the age of 16 cannot drive an ATV unless they have parental supervision. Bonus Fact: […] More »

Dear ATVC: I’m looking for a chest and back protector that will fit me! All the ones I look at don’t have a size or go up to a xl. I’m 6’1 330 pounds with really big shoulders- I mean big. Pants and boots I’ve found I’m like. 3xl in jersey I’ve just been nervous […] More »

Dear ATVC: I’ve always wondered why the rear tires on sports quads are so small compared to other ATVs. I always thought it looked kind of ridiculous, especially when the front tires are normal sized. What is the reason for this? Excellent question and indeed, it can look a little disproportionate when compared to the […] More »