Cleaning Tires

**Mirror Finish** · 10-31-2017, 10:55 AM

I am looking for a product that cleans the rubber, not a product that makes tires look good for a while. That comes after they have been cleaned properly. Just as you clean your paint prior to doing anything else, same thing but for rubber.

Every time I get new tires and I wash them to get the tire lube off from mounting them, the rubber appears to have a waxy or mold release coating on them that turns grey or whitish.

What soap gets them a natural matt black clean?

Thanks!

**PA DETAILER** · 10-31-2017, 11:01 AM

https://www.autogeek.net/mothers-bac...ire-renew.html

**TMQ** · 10-31-2017, 11:08 AM

This works great for me...

https://www.autogeek.net/tuf-shine-tire-cleaner.html

Tom

**P3 S197** · 10-31-2017, 11:46 AM

Are you looking for something OTC? Or do you plan to order from AG? I have no experience with any of AG's tire cleaning products so i can't speak on them.

As far as OTC cleaners, My first choice for cleaning really dirty tires would be bleche wite.

Second choice would be purple power diluted accordingly. Although i believe purple power is definitely not safe for aluminum wheels.

**PouncingPanzer** · 10-31-2017, 11:48 AM

I use either Meg's D143 @ 3:1 or Tuff Shine Tire Cleaner. Both WORK AMAZINGLY, but only one is economical for the frequent user. That's the Megs. The Tuff Shine seems to just disappear, however, I am not buying the concentrate.

I use the Tuf Shine tire brush with both cleaners. The nice part about the D143, it's your wheel cleaner too

So you just spray the whole wheel/tire assembly and let sit for about a minute then agitate. Repeat for badly degraded sidewalls.

Like you, I like the clean tire look over a dressed tire any day.

**Mirror Finish** · 10-31-2017, 02:28 PM

Thanks for all the replies and recommendations so far.

I'll be putting in an order later today. Might as well take advantage of the SEMA15 discount.

**SJP4379** · 10-31-2017, 02:40 PM

I use Super Clean diluted 4:1 to clean my tires and u can pick that up at wally world. I believe a gallon cost around $10.

**Mirror Finish** · 10-31-2017, 09:22 PM

I ended up getting Simoniz Tire Cleaner since it had very good reviews on the retailer site, plus it was 20% off.

I can get started tomorrow and see how it performs.

I'll try the Mother's and Tuf Shine with my next AG order.

**DaveT435** · 10-31-2017, 09:28 PM

Originally Posted by Mirror Finish

I ended up getting Simoniz Tire Cleaner since it had very good reviews on the retailer site, plus it was 20% off.

I can get started tomorrow and see how it performs.

I'll try the Mother's and Tuf Shine with my next AG order.

McKee's Tire Cleaner and Rejuvinator.

**Don M** · 11-01-2017, 04:30 AM

Originally Posted by PouncingPanzer

I use either Meg's D143 @ 3:1

I use the Megs at the same dilution and I don't have to use a stiff-bristled brush to scrub the tires, a soft bristled one works great, doesn't scratch the rubber and is safe on my rims. I use it once a week when I wash the car and it keeps them so clean, I never get browning (I don't have to scrub that much either).

However, I have just started using Meguiar's ENDURANCE Tire Gel (the grape smelling stuff) and it's working great and it's not an obnoxious shine, more of a 'brand new tire clean' once you buff off the excess.