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Side by side tires make the side-by-side world go round at Carlsbad Small Engine.  They can be confusing if you have no idea what you’re doing.  We are here to help!    We have them in stock and we get asked all the time how much does a set of tires cost for an ATV or side by side.  Our answer usually is we have no idea because every tire and every side by side uses a different styles thicknesses and sizes.  This week’s article is to help you so that when you come by or call us you know what...

So you want to buy the kid a dirt bike this year.  There are some things you need to consider when making your purchases.  Get it wrong and you can create a very disappointing situation where the unit is simply too powerful, too big or the opposite underpowered and undersized.  Wait too long and it just might not be available. When looking at the toy, size up the kid to the unit.  For the bikes can they hold the handlebars and still operate the brake or are their hands too small to grip the handles.  Height is always an issue. ...

Ask the mower Guy at Carlsbad Small Engine:  Why is my motor running so bad, spitting oil, and smoking.  Could be overheating. Your air-cooled engine hate the desert.  Every mower engine is rated to only work to 105 degrees Fahrenheit.  So, with that in mind, keeping the air-cooled engine cool is important especially when you live in a place where the temperature exceeds 100 degrees.  If you don’t, your engine will literally fall apart internally as the rings wear out and mechanical parts moving all around inside the motor don’t get lubed right.  We hear a common statement often -...

When buying an ATV for the kids, one size does not fit all.  At Carlsbad Small Engine we follow the manufacturer recommended age requirements.  It is regulated by the state and the feds.  It's also the right thing to do.  The size fit of the ATV is important so they can handle the controls properly.  Also the power and top speed is impacted by the age.  Consider maturity as well.  Don't put your kid on something they shouldn't be riding, it's not safe.  If you need help with training we provide links on the web site to all sorts of training...

Carlsbad Small Engine has begun to sell Hisun side by sides and ATVs for the past couple years.  We are a repair center for most major outdoor power sport brands and what is interesting is you immediately see commonalities between the units.  This is because Hisun is the worlds largest producer of parts.   The quality is great and the units are really solid.  https://www.hisunmotors.com/ They have been a supplier for over 30 years for ATV and Side by side parts.  About 8 years ago, they decided to open a factory and assembly plant in Texas.  Its a cool place where all...