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MOST IMPORTANT EXTERIOR FEATURE ON A CAR
Wheels are Constantly Exposed
For most people, wheels are the most important exterior feature on a car. Unfortunately, your wheels are constantly exposed to harsh corrosive agents, resulting in pitting, dulling, and oxidation. The usual culprits include brake dust, dirt, gravel, road salt, sand and tar. While driving, the temperature of a wheel will increase and exacerbate the problem. To keep your rims in the best possible shape, you must regularly clean and protect them.
WHEEL CARE
Cleaners Contain Harmful Chemicals
Begin With a Cool Wheel: If your wheels are hot, due to recent driving, you’ll want to wait a while until they are cool. Applying a cleaner to a hot wheel can stain or etch the surface. You can spray the wheel with cool water to speed up the process.
Use a Mild Non-Acidic Cleaner or Soap: Many household cleaners contain harmful chemicals that can damage the finish of your wheel. Most wheels today are painted and clear coated, just like the body of your car. If the brake dust buildup is too great, you’ll want to use a non-acidic wheel cleaner and soft brush. Nevertheless, with regular weekly cleaning of your wheels, serious brake dust buildup should not become a problem.
Wax Periodically for Additional Protection: For added protection, we recommend waxing your wheels with a quality carnauba wax. This will act as an additional barrier to caustic elements such as brake dust and salt. This is for painted and clear coated wheels only. Chrome rims should not be waxed.
TIRE CARE
Measure Tire Pressure: Tire pressure should be checked once a month. Do not use the number marked on the tire to determine proper pressure. This refers to the maximum tire pressure to carry the tire’s maximum load. Recommended tire pressure is normally located on a placard within the driver’s door. It’s also found in the owner’s manual. Tires tend to lose about 2 PSI per month. Check the pressure when the tire is cold. Wait at least 3 hours after driving. Under inflated tires tend to run hotter due to sidewall flexing. Over time this will weaken the tire and can lead to tire failure. Fuel consumption also increases with under inflated tires. Many new vehicles come equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), which alerts the driver when tire pressure is low.
TIRE ROTATION
We recommend rotating your tires every 3,000-5,000 miles. Proper tire rotation practices will prolong the life of your tires, and improve traction and handling. Ask us for the proper rotational pattern for your vehicle.
