Don't forget to wash your car's rims during the tyre change period

Washing your car's rims is never a bad idea, but it's especially important when changing tyres. Washing your summer tyres and rims before storing them will keep them in good condition and ready for replacement in the spring when the time comes. In the worst case, storing dirty rims can lead to oxidation of the rim surface and dirt left on the tyres can damage the tyres.

What products are needed for cleaning tires?

The best way to wash rims is extremely effective SONAX Beast rim cleaner. The rim cleaner with a pleasant fruity scent is not only effective, but also gentle on surfaces. The tool is suitable for all steel and light alloy rims, lacquered, chromed, polished and matte rims. When washing the rims, you should also take rim brush to reach even the narrowest holes. SONAX Beast rim cleaner for professional use is available in a five liter canister. The appropriate tool to complete tire care is SONAX XTREME tire cleaner that both renews and maintains tires. Prevents cracking, discoloration and fading with regular use. A beautiful, deep shine lasts for several weeks.

Washing tires and rims - here's how to do it

• Wash the tires with a mild shampoo solution and rinse thoroughly with water. If you use a pressure washer, do not use full pressure and wash the rubber from a greater distance. Allow to dry.
• Wash the rims by evenly spraying SONAX Beast rim cleaner on the entire rim up close and leave for 2-4 minutes. When reacting with dirt, the detergent acquires a dark purple color.
• Rim Brush sweep over the surfaces of the rims. With a convenient brush, you can reach even the most closed and hard-to-reach places. We recommend wearing protective gloves.
• Wash the rims with water and dry them thoroughly.
• Finish your tire maintenance with SONAX XTREME tire cleaner. Spray the gloss from a distance of about 20 cm onto the surface of the clean tire and let it dry for about 5 minutes. The polish gives the tires a long-lasting rich black "wet" look.
• Tires ready for storage!
• Remember to allow the tires to dry properly before placing them in the tire bags.
• PSSS! When was the last time you iron removal?