How to Clean Your Tires

Performing tire maintenance is a good idea to keep your ride smooth and ensure a safe ride. You should have your tires checked by a professional a few times a year to ensure that your tires don't have any abnormalities, cracks or bulges. Whether you purchased discount tires online, or tires from a local tire shop, maintenance and cleaning is important. A clean tire is a happy tire. This article will show you how to clean your tires so that they look their best.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• tires
• sponge
• bucket
• soap
• tire brush
• soft cloth
• tire foam

1. Take a look at your tires, and ensure that they have the correct amount of air in them. Then, check for any rocks or debris that may be stuck in the treads and remove it. Remove any loose debris in your hubcaps by hand.

2. Rinse off your tires with a hose nozzle that provides a good amount of pressure.

3. Add some car wash soap to a bucket, and fill with warm water. Using a brush, scrub the tires and hub caps with soapy water from the bucket. Do not allow them to dry.

4. Rinse with clean water. Repeat step 3, and rinse well.

5. Apply a tire foam, such as Armorall, and allow to dry. This will help moisturize the rubber, and help your tires look nice and new.

6. With a soft cloth, hand dry the hubcaps, to avoid water spots and ensure that they shine. Enjoy your clean wheels!

Tips & Warnings

• Be sure to conduct regular maintenance on your tires.

Resources

• Big O Tires