How to Clean Wheels and Tyres, Step by Step
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Start with cool wheels, one wheel at a time, before washing the paint.
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Spray a wheel cleaner on the wheel and tyre.
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Agitate with wheel and tyre brushes: tyre, barrel, face, then wheel nuts.
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Rinse thoroughly and dry.
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Protect with a wheel coating or sealant.
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Dress the tyres with tyre shine.
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Brake dust is abrasive. Use a dedicated bucket, brushes and mitt for wheels, and never use them on paint.
Read our complete tyre cleaning and protection guide.
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Wheel & Tyre Care FAQs
How do I clean my wheels and tyres?
Work on cool wheels, one at a time. Spray wheel cleaner, agitate with tyre, barrel and face brushes, rinse and dry. Protect with a wheel sealant or coating and finish the tyres with tyre dressing.
Should I clean wheels before or after the paint?
Before. Cleaning wheels first stops brake dust and dirty water splashing onto freshly washed paint.
How do I keep brake dust off my wheels?
Apply a wheel coating or sealant. Brake dust still lands, but it releases easily, often with just a pH-neutral cleaner and rinse.
Why do my tyres go brown?
Brown tyres are caused by blooming, when protective compounds in the rubber oxidise on the surface. A tyre cleaner and stiff brush remove it before dressing.
Do I need separate tools for wheels?
Yes. Brake dust is abrasive, so use a dedicated bucket, brushes and mitt for wheels and never use them on paint.
