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Cleaning your tires?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by 2018H, Apr 26, 2024.

  1. Apr 26, 2024 at 4:49 PM
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    2018H

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    I am not used to the design of the tires compare to the street tires that I had with smoother sidewall. With the Rubitrek’s sidewall, it will take more than a rag and spray. What do you use to clean your tires?

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  2. Apr 26, 2024 at 4:52 PM
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    I don’t clean my tires, but if I did I would probably use a stiff brush and some kind of soap.
     
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    Simple green for clean, not shined. Any soap and a brush works.
     
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  7. Apr 26, 2024 at 4:59 PM
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    Do you use tire wet after cleaning the tires?
     
  9. Apr 26, 2024 at 5:02 PM
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    A pressure washer is the only thing I’ve ever used. You aren’t cleaning your dick. There is no reason to be gentle.
     
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  10. Apr 26, 2024 at 5:03 PM
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    Just a standard brush is all i use.
    I don't enjoy it, so I don't do it often.

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    Same brush and soap I clean the truck with. I clean the truck first then go around and do the tires and wheels. No dressing afterwards. This ain’t 1988 anymore
     
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  13. Apr 26, 2024 at 5:45 PM
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    Thanks, looks like I will be using a brush. I do not think I will enjoy doing this. I do not mind cleaning the tires with plain side wall.
     
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    Pressure washer on the tires at the same time I'm knocking mud from the undercarriage.
     
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    Lucas wheel is what I use.
     
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