Whether you’re a fanatic about automotive cleanliness or just a driver who’s all about appearance, you probably know the importance of having clean tires. If your tires are never cleaned, it can be harmful to the rubber and can cause dry rot. Stop at Fort's Toyota of Pekin to get some automotive cleaning supplies and also some tips from the experts on cleaning your tires.
When choosing a cleaning agent, be sure to choose one that doesn’t streak and will work on both the tires and the wheels. You’ll need a stiff nylon cleaning brush for the tires. Washing one tire at a time, scrub thoroughly to be sure to get all the dirt out of the crevices. Rinse thoroughly with water, making sure to rinse off all soap and debris. Using a terry cloth or micro fiber cleaning towel, dry the wheels and tries thoroughly. Apply a protectant to give your tires and wheels a gloss without any remnants of dirt.