Tires transmit steering and braking forces to the road’s surface as the vehicle drives. Tires will also help support the weight of the vehicle evenly as well. They are an important part of a car’s steering and suspension system. The wheel’s biggest function is to spin around the tire rods. When you wash your wheels regularly, pre-soak them, choose the proper cleaner, rinse the wheel thoroughly, use a soft brush, dry with a microfiber towel, and apply wheel sealant.
At Huron Automotive, that is what we believe a properly cleaned wheel is. To maintain your wheels, we suggest frequent checks for damage, wheel alignment inspections, avoiding harsh chemicals while cleaning, getting your tires rotated, parking carefully, and scheduling routine maintenance and repairs.
The Proper Way To Clean Your Vehicle’s Wheels
At Huron Automotive, we want your vehicle’s wheels to look the best they can. The wheels of your vehicle are very important in the overall performance, so you should take pride in having fresh, clean wheels. The following steps below are how we recommend cleaning your wheels so they are properly clean and to help them last longer.
- Regular cleaning: You should wash your wheels often. Try to prioritize it if you recently drove in harsh road conditions. When you wash your wheels, use a dedicated wheel cleaner and soft wheel brush to get rid of all the road grime and brake dust.
- Pre-soak for stubborn dirt: Pre-soak wheels with cleaner by letting them sit for a few minutes before scrubbing them if they are extremely dirty.
- Choose the right cleaner: We suggest finding out what your wheel type is and then choosing a wheel cleaner that has a good pH balance specifically for that wheel type.
- Rinse thoroughly: Make sure to rinse off all of the cleaning residue and chemicals with water thoroughly.
- Utilize a soft brush: Use a soft-bristled wheel brush to scrub the wheel crevices and spokes. We suggest avoiding any harsh cleaning pads because they can scratch the wheel’s surface.
- Dry with microfiber towels: Drying your car’s wheels with a clean microfiber towel can prevent water spots from forming.
- Apply wheel sealant: To help keep your wheels clean for longer, try using a high-quality wheel sealant for more protection. The wheel sealant will create a barrier to protect against brake dust and dirt. This will make cleaning in the future much easier.
Steps You Can Take to Maintain Your Wheels
At Huron Automotive, the life expectancy of your wheels is important. By properly maintaining your car’s wheels, you can help make them last their full life expectancy. In the following ways, you can help your wheel’s longevity.
- Check for damage: Inspect your wheels routinely for any potential signs of damage, such as uneven wear, cracks, and curb rash.
- Wheel alignment: To maximize your tire’s life and prevent uneven tire wear, make sure to have your wheel alignment inspected. It’s important to have your wheel aligned properly so that your wheel’s longevity isn’t diminished.
- Avoid harsh chemicals: The finish on your wheel can be damaged by harsh chemicals and cleaners.
- Tire rotation: To ensure that the wear on your tires is even, rotate them regularly.
- Park carefully: While parking your vehicle, make sure to not hit the curb because this can damage your wheels.
- Professional maintenance: Think about getting your wheels cleaned professionally every so often for a deep cleaning. Also, remember to bring your vehicle into our shop if your wheels or tires need any kind of repair.
Tires & Wheels We Provide
At Huron Automotive, we provide tire balancing, repair, and installation. The following brands are the tires we sell.
- BFGoodrich
- Bridgestone
- Continental
- Cooper
- Dunlop
- Firestone
- Fusion
- General
- Goodyear
- Hankook
- Kelly
- Kumho
- Michelin
- Pirelli
- Toyo
- Uniroyal
- Yokohama
The following are rim and wheel brands that we offer to our clients.
- Black Rock
- BMF
- Bravado Performance
- Cragar
- Cruiser Alloy
- Dick Cepek
- Drifz
- Drop Stars
- Fesler
- Focal
- Fondmetal
- Gear
- ICW Racing
- Konig
- Lexani
- Mamba
- Maxxim
- Mickey Thompson
- Monster
- Motiv
- OE Performance
- Pacer
- Platinum
- Privat
- RBP
- TIS
- Ultra Wheel
- Worx Alloy
At Huron Automotive, we 
are Green Bay’s premier car and tire experts. No matter what kind of wheel or tire service you may need, our skilled and kind staff will get it right the first time. We service residents in Green Bay and the surrounding areas.
- Green Bay, WI
- Ashwaubenon, WI
- Bellevue, WI
- De Pere, WI
- Howard, WI
- Luxemburg, WI
- Suamico, WI
Book an appointment online today at https://www.huronautomotivegb.com/schedule-an-appointment/ or call one of our two locations:
- 1001 S Huron Road at 920-406-2860
- 2173 Velp Avenue at 920-434-8000