To most car enthusiasts and car owners, the most important part of their car’s aesthetics are the wheels. New wheels are often the very first thing new owners get for their otherwise stock cars.
Wheels are an easy way to make a car look more expensive than it actually is. Keeping those wheels clean plays a huge role in the general appearance of your car, but because they’re so exposed to the elements, wheels can get ultra dirty very quickly. Wheels tend to get dirty quicker than any other part of your car because they’re constantly exposed to mud, dust, gross road water, roadkill, bugs, slush, salt, or even brake dust.
You need to keep your wheels and tires squeaky clean to match your car’s clean look, but most drive-thru car washes don’t have dedicated wheel scrubbers. The market is filled with hundreds of wheel care products. A good wheel care product should offer more than just a shine; it should protect the wheels from natural elements and the tires from becoming hard over time. Instead of sorting through hundreds of products, here are the 10 best wheel and tire cleaners on the market.