The BEST Wheel Tie-Down System for Your UTV is HERE!

Written by Cameron Repic

November 10, 2022

This guide is for UTV owners, haulers, and anyone looking to safely secure their vehicle during transport. We'll cover types of tie-downs, how to choose the right system, and step-by-step installation tips. If you're searching for the best UTV wheel tie down solutions, this guide covers everything you need to know. Properly securing your UTV with the right wheel tie down system prevents damage, ensures safety, and gives you peace of mind on every trip. UTV wheel tie down is a critical aspect of safe vehicle transport, and understanding your options will help you make the best choice for your needs.

Now, let's look at a top-rated UTV wheel tie-down system and how it works.

Types of Tie-Downs

There’s a whole world of tie-down options out there, each designed to meet different needs. Wheel nets wrap snugly around your tires, providing a secure grip that keeps your vehicle grounded. Over-the-wheel tie-downs stabilize and safely transport vehicles on flatbed trailers or other types of car haulers. UTV tie-downs, axle straps, and tire straps are all built to handle the unique demands of off-road vehicles, with heavy-duty materials and smart designs that make securing your ride quick and easy. Features like flat hooks, e track compatibility, and ratchet tie mechanisms ensure you can attach your straps to just about any trailer setup, no matter the tire width or vehicle size.

Choosing the Right Tie-Downs

Choosing the right tie-downs isn’t just about grabbing the first strap you see. You’ll want to consider your vehicle’s weight, the width of your tires, and the type of trailer you’re using. Extra length on a strap might seem handy, but too much slack can actually make things harder to manage. Look for options that fit your setup perfectly—whether that means a custom tie, a heavy-duty strap, or a system with chain extensions and twisted snap hooks for added security.

A complete UTV tie down kit includes all necessary components for safely securing a UTV during transport. Securing a UTV by its wheels is widely considered the safest and most effective transportation method because it prevents suspension compression. Using four individual straps, one per wheel, ensures the UTV cannot shift in any direction during transport.

Installation and Use

Installation and use should be straightforward. The best tie-downs are easy to attach, adjust, and remove, saving you time and hassle every time you load up. Always use a minimum of four tie-down points, securing each corner of the UTV to the trailer with its own strap. And don’t forget to check the working load limits and material quality—polyester straps, for example, offer durability and strength you can count on for the long haul.

Why Material Quality Matters

Material quality is crucial for both safety and longevity. High-quality polyester straps, robust hardware, and reliable ratchet mechanisms ensure your tie-down system will perform trip after trip, giving you confidence on the road.

Ready to upgrade your hauling game? Head over to our product page, where you’ll find a full range of tie-downs and accessories designed to meet every application. From ratchet straps and wheel nets to axle straps and e track systems, we’ve got everything you need to secure your vehicle with confidence. Add your favorites to your cart, create an account for easy ordering, and check out reviews from fellow haulers. With the right tie-downs, you’ll spend less time worrying and more time enjoying the ride—wherever the road (or trail) takes you.

Link to product page: Rhino USA UTV Wheel Chock Tie-Down Kit

Product Overview

The quick hit: The Rhino USA UTV Wheel Chock Tie-Down Kit is by far the safest and easiest way to tie-down your UTV and should be installed on every trailer you own! Stop messing around with four or more straps and make loading and unloading your UTV a breeze. This comes with all the heavy-duty hardware you need to permanently mount the included front-wheel chocks to your metal or wood trailer. The wheel chocks provide the perfect cradle for your front tires, removing all the guessing when loading and strapping down. The industry standard E Track clip system allows for quick and easy connection of the supplied heavy-duty 2” Rhino USA tie-down straps with padded handles. The UTV Wheel Chock Tie-Down Kit comes with a money-back guarantee, lifetime warranty and is manufactured by an American-owned and operated, family-run business.

What is a Wheel Chock?

If you're like me you have no idea what a “chock” is. Or at least you didn't until now. I've never once said, “Hey put a chock behind that tire!” A “wedge” maybe. Usually, it's a log – LOL. But it turns out, that is the official name for a plastic or rubber wedge you put behind a tire to keep a vehicle from moving. Chocks are secured to the trailer floor to prevent the tires from rolling, and ratchet straps pull them into the chocks for high stability. Having a heavy-duty wheel chock for your truck, UTV or SUV is a really smart idea – but Rhino USA has taken that idea to a whole new level. They have designed a wheel chock kit for the front tires of your UTV (or really any vehicle with 40” tires or less) that permanently mounts to your trailer using E track. What's E track? How's this work? Hang with us, because it turns out this is by far the easiest and most reliable way to secure your car, truck UTV, or even lawnmower to your trailer, and it's built on the best tie-down strap on the planet – the heavy-duty 2” tie-down strap by Rhino USA.

Solving Tie-Down Point Issues

For those of you with a heavy-duty trailer with lots of D-rings and attachment points built into your trailer – you might have plenty of ways to tie down a vehicle quickly and safely. But a real common problem for those of us with less expensive wood or aluminum trailers is the lack of tie-down points. People end up putting tie-down hooks in all sorts of places to get some leverage on the car – and that's simply not safe. The Rhino USA Wheel Chock UTV Tie-Down System solves that problem because it mounts two small sections of E-track on either side of your front wheels. That gives you the perfect tie-down point for your Rhino USA tie-down straps which include E-track fittings. Not to mention by tying down your front wheels you're letting your vehicle's suspension move and absorb some of the force created when towing. It's a safer way to tow, period.

A complete UTV tie down kit includes:

Four (front) wheel chocks (heavy-duty, powder-coated, indestructible bump stop plates with built-in E track)
Bag of heavy-duty hardware
Two heavy-duty 2” tie-down straps
Industrial velcro to hold excess strap in place

Installation Steps

Installation is simple. Follow these steps for a secure setup:

Park your trailer on a flat smooth surface and load your UTV or vehicle onto the trailer like you normally would, making sure you're as straight as possible and putting the bulk of your vehicle's weight over the trailer axle.
Place the Rhino USA Wheel Chocks down just in front of and behind your front tires, making sure they are centered on your wheels, and with some chalk or a pencil, mark the location of the chocks.
Back your vehicle off the trailer, then replace the chocks using the guides and adjust the placement using a tape measure.
Check that your chocks are equal distance from the side and front trailer rails, and each other.
Carefully examine the underside of the trailer as you're going to be drilling holes through the subfloor and you don't want to hit anything important.
Once you've measured and double-checked your positions twice, mark the bolt holes and drill six holes for each of the four chocks.
Use the provided bolts, washers, and nuts to lock each chock in place.

That's it! You're all set. You now have a permanently installed wheel chock and E track for your tie-downs. Always use a minimum of four tie-down points, securing each corner of the UTV to the trailer with its own strap.

Real-World Experience

We installed this UTV Tie-Down System on two trailers and love it. It removes all the guesswork from loading our UTV's because when the front tires land inside the chock cradle you know you're in a perfect position. It then takes about 37 seconds to run the tie-down straps over the tires and tighten the load. We're on the road with the AC running while other dudes are still working on attaching strap number four to their loads. One minor gripe is that on our wood trailer we needed bigger washers than those supplied, just to be safe – but getting $20 worth of hardware, to begin with, is pretty damn cool.

Important Fitment Note

One important point – if you run multiple machines on the same trailer you will have to keep the width of your machine, or wheel offset in mind. Your 4-seat running 33's may not line up with your Ranger crew running 27's. Actually it won't, there's no “might not” about it. So keep that in mind. Can you mount more than one set of UTV Wheel Chock Tie-Downs on the same trailer though? Absolutely. You could run three if you need one for the kids 170 too!

Kit Strength and Warranty

The Rhino USA UTV Tie-Down System has a guaranteed max break strength of nearly two thousand pounds and includes everything you need to install it on a wood or metal trailer. And remember Rhino USA is American owned – they're a family-run business and they offer a lifetime warranty on everything they sell. If you have any questions about the installation process you can pick up the phone and actually call the guys over at Rhino and they'll answer all your questions. So head over to Rhinousainc.com OR ask for the Rhino USA UTV Wheel Chock Tie-Down Kit at your local off-road shop. Tow safe and we'll see you guys in the dirt!

Now that you know how to select and install the best UTV wheel tie down system, let's answer some common questions about UTV tie-downs.

Tie downs FAQ's

How much does a UTV weigh?

Most 2-seater UTV's weigh around 1200-1600 pounds whereas a 4-seater UTV can weigh around 2000 pounds on average. Of the most popular UTV's the Polaris RZR XP weighs 1446 pounds compared to the Can-Am Maverick Sport which weighs 1405 pounds.

Where's the best place to ride UTV's?

UTV's can be driven on all kinds of terrain like sand, rock, snow, and more, and it is important to know where to take your UTV to fully maximize the experience. We put together a list of the best off-roading trails in America, suitable for your UTV, Jeep, or other 4x4!

Are these tie-downs suitable for all UTV models?

Yes, our UTV Wheel Chock Tie-Down System is designed to accommodate a wide range of UTV models and wheel sizes up to 35". The adjustable straps ensure a secure fit regardless of your UTV's specifications.