are there any dangers in using a steam cleaner on alloy wheels?

[CamV6]

Never used one before, thinking of getting one.



Should I go for no less than 50 psi/3.5 bar or will any one do?



I presume steam cleaning would strip wheel wax, but I`m concerned about heat damage or inadvertantly causing damage round rim of wheel near kerbing marks, or do I not need to woory?



Any views appreciated. Cam

[AndyH_STi]

I`m certainly no expert on them, but it seems like they should be OK to use on wheels if folks are using them safely on interior plastics, fabric, and carpeting. My $0.02

[imported_truzoom]

Your wheels go through much worse when you`re out driving, imo. Immense heat, brake dust, dirt, ... steam shouldn`t hurt them at all.