Your Ford vehicle relies on your tires to get down the road safely and efficiently. In addition, your tires say something about your vehicle, about how you care for it, and about where you take it. Keeping your tires and wheels clean is an important part of caring for your Ford vehicle.
You need to understand, from the outset, how the wheels on your Ford vehicle get dirty in the first place. The main source of dirt and grime on your wheels is brake dust. Brake pad adhesive is at the root of most of the wheel dirt problems. When that adhesive residue gets wet, it can etch your wheels. In addition, the metal filings of your brakes become hot during braking and may burn tiny holes in the finish of your wheels. You might also find small droplets that look like tar from the road on your wheels, which is probably re-polymerized adhesive.
It’s important that you pick the least possible aggressive way to clean the wheels on your Ford. Start off the cleaning process by using a detergent, and see if that will do the job or not. If not, move up to a tire cleaner. Try to choose one that isn’t heavily acidic, or you’ll possibly cause some damage to the wheel finish.
Need a new Ford to go with those clean tires? Come and see your Omaha Ford dealer today.
