Wheel cleaner degreaser's effect on tires??

[fastkatanaboy]

Desgreaser such as Oil Eater (biodegradable) - DO they break down tire rubber or otherwise mess them up?

IF so what do you guys use to clean very greasey spoked wheels?

[GregM.]

I don't know... but maybe it might.

Can you just saturate a rag with the stuff and wipe and clean that way? And try to keep the rag from dragging around the tires.

[KapitalKat]

You make it look like a 250!!! LOL LOL.

[oldschoolorange]

just wash it off quickly adn you should not have a problem, I am sure if you go to the automotive dept they would sell stuff specifically for the purpose of cleaning wheels, I don't see them selling product that would be detrimental to the rubber tires

[Steve]

I have been known to use bike-specific chemicals like Bike-Brite or S-100.

I have also been known to use household items like Simple Green and Formula 409.

Have not encountered any problems yet.
On the other hand, maybe that's why I only got 23,000 miles on the last set of tires on my Wing? 8-[


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[jimcor]

A can of Gunk Engine Brite degreaser at the spray car wash will clean those wheels and not hurt the rubber but, you'll need to rub a little tire dressing on the sidewalls to shine them up again.

[andrewclaycomb]

wait i thought that was rule number 1. Never ever apply any rubber dressing to a motorcycle tire.

[jimcor]

wait i thought that was rule number 1. Never ever apply any rubber dressing to a motorcycle tire.

Don't put it on the treads, just the sidewall. Use your head. Apply with a rag carefully. A lot of stuff is gonna be anti-litigation BS. If you've just shined the sidewalls don't ride in the rain, or take it easy till it runs off.

[bonanzadave]

Careful using the many magwheel cleaners available. Its acid. Read the fine print. Most say not for MC wheels. I stick to mostly Bio degradeable stuff. My storm drains go right into the lake.

[Serious Tim]

If you haven't used it, try Honda Brite. It goes on with a nice scent, and washes off clean and won't harm the wheels in the least. Truly one of the best cleaning chemicals I've used.

[beby99]

If you haven't used it, try Honda Brite. It goes on with a nice scent, and washes off clean and won't harm the wheels in the least. Truly one of the best cleaning chemicals I've used.

HondaBright is also called S-100. If you look on the bottle it will say from the makers of S-100 or something like that.