Wheel brushes become less soft over time?

[Dr Oldz]

They are great brushes and I would just consider that normal wear and tear. Toss and replace. Wheels can be nasty and I feel they hold up well considering how they get abused with wheel cleaner, brake dust etc...

[Desertnate]

it could be that the flagged bristles are wearing down from frequent use. like pads and microfibers, they run their course and you'll eventually have to replace them...

They are great brushes and I would just consider that normal wear and tear. Toss and replace. Wheels can be nasty and I feel they hold up well considering how they get abused with wheel cleaner, brake dust etc...

Thanks. I've come to the same conclusion. I took a look at the brush again last night and it does appear the soft, flagged ends are mostly gone and I'm now down to the stiffer part of the bristles.

This was the first wheel brush of this type I've ever used and hadn't considered it eventually wearing out. For the price the brush has more than proven to be a good value due to how easy it makes cleaning wheel faces and how long it's heald up.