Tire cleaning woes...

[dc52nv]

OPC 1:1 works great for me.

[KillaCam]

Zep 505 will take care of it! Spray on, scrub with a stiff brush, rinse and repeat. Dirtiest tires have take 4 applications

+1. It's the only stuff I use anymore.

[Eric M.]

+1. It's the only stuff I use anymore.

And at 15$ for 128 oz.. it's a no brainer.

[KillaCam]

And at 15$ for 128 oz.. it's a no brainer.

$15? I only pay $9. You're getting ripped!

[The Guz]

Why not use D143 as it's a wheel and tire cleaner? Does a better job than D103.

[Bullitt 3309]

I use the LA’s Totally Awesome All-Purpose Cleaner, 20 oz. from Dollar Tree at full strength. Two applications and no more brown residue. Can beat it for a $1...

[cshamilton]

I use the LA’s Totally Awesome All-Purpose Cleaner, 20 oz. from Dollar Tree at full strength. Two applications and no more brown residue. Can beat it for a $1...

You can also get 32 oz for $1 from the dollar tree without a sprayer. I am still pretty cheap and find that mixing it somewhere around 1:2, water:lata keeps it working just as well. However I just did that before when I didn't have enough to finish a tire without a little dilution.

[Scott@IncrediblyDetailed]

Ever heard of tire blooming?

Automotive tires contain an ingredient called Antiozonant that protects tires from ozone in the air. Antiozonant extends the life of your tires by preventing premature cracking, oxidization and deterioration of the rubber. The tire is designed to constantly push Antiozonant to the surface replenishing itself throughout the lifetime of the tire. Often you will hear this process referred to as tire blooming.

When Antiozonant is exposed to the air it reacts with the ozone in the air and turns brown, which in turn make your tires look terrible. The good news is you can clean off the Antiozonant but since it’s constantly working itself to the surface you’ll need to clean your tire frequently.

[Eric M.]

$15? I only pay $9. You're getting ripped!

Welcome to Canada!!

[Vivant511]

Ever heard of tire blooming?

Automotive tires contain an ingredient called Antiozonant that protects tires from ozone in the air. Antiozonant extends the life of your tires by preventing premature cracking, oxidization and deterioration of the rubber. The tire is designed to constantly push Antiozonant to the surface replenishing itself throughout the lifetime of the tire. Often you will hear this process referred to as tire blooming.

When Antiozonant is exposed to the air it reacts with the ozone in the air and turns brown, which in turn make your tires look terrible. The good news is you can clean off the Antiozonant but since it’s constantly working itself to the surface you’ll need to clean your tire frequently.

Very informative, thanks! Just learnt a new term - tyre blooming