Im worried about my wheels getting damaged from the raods here in cincy when the cities drop thousands of pounds of salt to clear the the snow. Any tricks to protecting my wonderfull investment? Fluid film? Wax? etc.?


I have the silver and black KMC Rockstar wheels... I guess they are painted??? Would basic car wax help protect these or a specific wheel wac work better?

Thanks for all the help! Jaret

 

Best thing would be to put stock wheels back on for winter. If that's not an option, put a ton of wax on them and keep washing them off and waxing them all winter long.

 

Wax, and lots of it! First I use the DIY car wash to spray the wax on so it gets in all the nooks and crannies, I also blast the underside for a little extra protection...then I wax by hand when I get home. I put a heavy coat on and let it dry out before buffing it out...thicker is better!

Don't worry so much about a perfect shine, as soon as you pull out of your driveway it goes to $#!t anyway!

 

do you use just basic car wax?

 

There is wheel wax available, I'd use that if you don't want to have to do it as often. It usually goes on thicker and is a harder wax, regular car paint wax comes off easier. Both will work, if you can get the wheel wax, go with it. If not, no big deal, just keep an eye on it.

 

Just find a steel set off of a xl - I have a set w snowtires mtd & swap them out in late nov. Keeps the alum rims in good shape. Also let's me pick a better dry/ wet traction tire for spring/summer driving. We live in an area that doesn't get a ton of snow but when we do you have to be prepared for it.

 

Collinite #845 is well thought of. There are an amazing # of wheel waxes out there.
I use Klasse AIO, but just ordered some Collinite for winter wheels.

 

Soap and water and then spray with Fluid Film and wipe off.

 

I put it in storage and drive this:

 

Move???? Kidding. =)

 

Plastic chrome doesn't rust.

 

Thanks for the help guys i appreciate it. For the random comments, why? Im sure this info they have shared has helped others. Not needed.

 

My random comment is the only sure fire way to save a vehicle and its parts. Thats why.

 

i no im not talking about yours if i had another vehicle trust me i would do that exact thing

 

Park it till spring


Honestly, mine will only move when the roads and bare and dry and the day is warm(ish)