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Clic Dual Wheels
 If
you like pickup trucks then you probably like dualies even more.
Let’s face it, there is just something cool about cruising
down the road in a full size, heavy duty pickup with four wheels
under the bed. When www.dual-concepts.com
asked us to check out their Clic Dual Wheel system for ATVs we found ourselves wondering if the same
logic applied to ATVs.
The first thing we noticed after opening the box was the industrial
grade manufacturing quality of the adapters and rims. The cast aluminum
adapters and rims are beefy but still lightweight. All of the fasteners
are high grade and look ready to go the distance.
Installation was a snap (or maybe a clic?). If you can change a
tire then you should be able to install a pair of Clic Dual Wheels
in about 20 minutes. (If you can’t change a tire then you
probably wouldn't be visiting this web site) Installation consists
of replacing your factory lug nuts with the special adapter lug
nuts then bolting on the two-piece adapter plate. Once that adapter
is in place all you need to do is set the Clic wheel on the adapter
plate, give the wheel a little twist then turn two locking levers.
It helps if you have your wheel sitting on a 2x4 to get a little
elevation but you can do it without elevating the wheel if you are
on the trail.
So, how did they perform? Quite well, actually. We weren’t
able to test them in every condition they were designed for but
we found that they performed quite well in loose dirt, mud and on
moderate inclines. Our normally unstoppable
Suzuki KingQuad became
even more unstoppable with a pair of Clic Dual Wheels on the back.
Traction in mud and loose dirt was dramatically improved. The added
traction made it very difficult to get the powerful KingQuad to
break the tires free in loose dirt.
If you have two sets of wheels and adapters you can run a set on
the front and back. We weren’t able to test a dual-dualie
set up but we have been told that configuring your ATV with 2 sets
of Clic Dual Wheels will actually make it float in swampy or boggy
terrain.
One of the nicest things about the Clic Dual Wheels is the ease
of installation once you have the adapters installed. On the trail
you can install and uninstall a pair of Clic Dual Wheels in less
than a minute. Clic even offers a rack mountable carrier frame called
the Clic Pic-Up that allows you to easily store the wheels when
you don’t need them.
This simple convertibility pays dividends in other ways. When you
needed to plow a driveway you would quickly install the studded
or chained tires. When the job is done just remove the Clic wheels
so there is no need to mess with dismounting the chains or removing
the studded tires.
There were a couple of negative effects of having the Clic Dual
Wheels installed. The obvious disadvantage of the Dual Wheels is
that the increased track width makes it more difficult to get your
ATV through tight spots. We also noticed an increase in turning
radius. Finally, we were not comfortable exploring the ample top
speed of our KingQuad with the Dual Wheels installed. All of these
disadvantages were negated, however, by the easy installation of
the Dual Wheels. When coupled with the Clic Pic-Up rack all you
need to do is carry the wheels with you and when you find yourself
in a situation where you need them just click them in place press
on through.
A pair of Clic Dual Wheels will set you back $895 (plus tires)
and they offer a 10% discount when ordering 2 sets so turning your
ATV into an 8 wheeled monster will only cost you $1611. Shipping
is free anywhere in the continental US. Clic also makes dual wheel
systems for trucks.
If you find yourself needing to get through nasty, soupy terrain
on a regular basis you should consider a set of Clic Dual Wheels
for your ride.
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