tire cleaner?

**ThrillHo** · 08-30-2009, 12:39 AM

Anyone have tips on cleaning tires? mine are starting to get a little bit of that gross brown build up in the treads and on the tire walls.

**Dsoto87** · 08-30-2009, 12:42 AM

Degreaser and scrub brush

**ThrillHo** · 08-30-2009, 01:16 AM

Originally Posted by Dsoto87

Degreaser and scrub brush

Good call, I just recently picked up a degreaser too!

**topnotchtouch** · 08-30-2009, 07:55 AM

Just be careful with the strong cleaners. That brown might possibly be part of the normal UV protection of the tire. A strong degreaser might actually cause the tire to brown even more after a few heat cycles.

Do a Google search on "tire blooming".

I typically wash the tires with the same wash product I use on the rest of the bike. I also use a good firm brush.

I like Meguiars Gold Class Car Wash and use it on the cars and the bikes. It might take more elbow grease than spraying a strong chemical on the tire but I have never had a problem getting my tires clean this way.

One the principles you will hear mentioned here and one that I always practice in detailing is to use the least aggressive product possible that will get the job done.

You don`t want to go straight for a sledge hammer when a rubber mallet might just do the trick

Here is a pic of my 1997 Honda VFR 750

**imported_smprince1** · 08-30-2009, 08:18 AM

HT Tire Cleaner or EO All Wheel & Tire Cleaner, agitate with a stiff brush, let dwell for 30-60 seconds and throroughly rinse with a strong stream of water until it runs clear.