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Matt Powell

My name is Matt and I am the founder of DirtWheelRider.com. I want to do my best to give you all the information needed in your offroading endeavors.
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2 Stroke Vs 4 Stroke ATVs: The Differences (Plus 13 Pros And Cons)

October 4, 2019September 17, 2019 by Matt Powell

If you have ever been to the dunes, at a track, or really anywhere that ATV enthusiasts frequent then you have probably heard the great debate about 2 strokes vs 4 strokes. This debate is …

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How to Measure UTV & ATV Wheels (Offsets, Size, and Bolt Pattern)

November 11, 2021September 16, 2019 by Matt Powell

If you have ever seen a set of ATV or UTV rims and tried to find the right size to fit your vehicle or tried to figure out what tires will fit on the wheels …

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How to Make a UTV or ATV Street Legal (With All 50 States Laws)

August 2, 2023September 15, 2019 by Matt Powell

UTV s and ATVs are growing every year in popularity and many drivers would love to be able to drive theirs on state maintained highways. How cool would it be to just ride out to …

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Why Do ATVs And UTVs Have Smaller Front Tires? (16 Pro & Cons)

September 30, 2019September 15, 2019 by Matt Powell

Ever seen an ATV? Yea, me too and I have always wondered why they had bigger tires in the back and smaller tires in the front. Well I looked around at powersport dealers and a …

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How Fast is a Yamaha Raptor 700? (With the World Record Speed)

November 20, 2021September 13, 2019 by Matt Powell

One of the most famous ATVs in the world is the Yamaha Raptor 4-wheeler. Its a well-know and well-appreciated quad with an impressive top speed. Some people will debate this topic, but if you ask …

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Motocross & Street Helmets: 11 Differences You Need To Know

July 7, 2023September 12, 2019 by Matt Powell

If you have ever seen a street motorcycle helmet and an off road motocross helmet then you can clearly see there are glaring differences between the two. These differences are not only aesthetic but are …

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22 UTV Maintenance Tips Vital To Keeping Your Machine Like New

October 4, 2019September 9, 2019 by Matt Powell

Keeping up with the maintenance on a UTV can be something that is easily missed and can cause lots of problems and shorten the life of your ride in the long run. You want to …

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Do ATVs & UTVs Need Titles? (What To Look For When Buying & Selling)

November 11, 2021September 9, 2019 by Matt Powell

If you are in the market for an ATV or UTV then you will most likely be buying one in the near future. The buying process can be very streamlined as long as you know …

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15 UTV Mods To Be Ready For Any Situation

November 11, 2021September 8, 2019 by Matt Powell

If you are anything like me and like to be prepared for any situation that could POSSIBLY happen out on the trail or at the dunes, then you probably pack way more items than you …

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What Is A UTV And What Is The Difference From An ATV?

October 4, 2019September 6, 2019 by Matt Powell

UTVs have spiked in popularity over the last decade or so and are widely available at almost all your local powersports dealers. While ATV sales and especially sport ATV sales have declined, the ever growing …

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