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Swivel
19th March 2016, 03:11
Just want to know what you use to clean tyres without making it unsafe. Like tyre paint or any sprays?
Lelitu
19th March 2016, 05:03
water, if i bother at all. Just straight water out of the hose.
old rig
19th March 2016, 06:55
I'm no good at cleaning them I can't get the black off

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Madness
19th March 2016, 08:00
Just don't.
Mike.Gayner
19th March 2016, 08:11
Why would you need to clean your tyres?
Maha
19th March 2016, 08:19
Rag/brush and some hot water, that's all the cleaning they need. Just don't use any spray of any sort on your tyres in an attempt to make look good.
caspernz
19th March 2016, 15:57
Soapy water and a sponge, then rinse thoroughly. If you're serious about tyre paint or dressing, then I'd seriously suggest you sell the bike and buy a Corolla...:yes::innocent::angry2::woohoo:
Owl
19th March 2016, 16:33
I clean my tyres with brakleen on a cloth and wipe tread. Only do it after fitting tyres and it's nothing to do with making them look pretty.;)
Gremlin
19th March 2016, 17:08
Just don't.


Why would you need to clean your tyres?
Sums me up...
nzspokes
19th March 2016, 17:22
This kinda says it all

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9zNUPDmnz4
Maha
19th March 2016, 17:29
To the above posters who don't wash....

What happens when you wash your bikes? do they get wet? or when you ride in the rain? do they get wet? is that dangerous?
Maha
19th March 2016, 17:40
water, if i bother at all. Just straight water out of the hose.


Rag/brush and some hot water, that's all the cleaning they need. Just don't use any spray of any sort on your tyres in an attempt to make look good.


Soapy water and a sponge, then rinse thoroughly. If you're serious about tyre paint or dressing, then I'd seriously suggest you sell the bike and buy a Corolla...:yes::innocent::angry2::woohoo:


I clean my tyres with brakleen on a cloth and wipe tread. Only do it after fitting tyres and it's nothing to do with making them look pretty.;)


Just want to know what you use to clean tyres without making it unsafe. Like tyre paint or any sprays?

Read and listen to the above posts Swivel, the rest just question your question and offer no advice.
BMWGSER
19th March 2016, 18:38
Wash the bike first with plenty of soapy car wash hose off.
When dry on the side walls a little black nugget with a brush ,buff to a shine .
Don't do the tread and do not use silicone .
LearnerRider81
22nd June 2016, 20:23
Yup good advise. Be surprised how many people use tyre shine with silicone on ther tyres. An im being serious too.

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HenryDorsetCase
22nd June 2016, 20:34
Pledge like me Mum used.
biggo
22nd June 2016, 20:38
Burt Munro swore Kiwi Shoe polish was the best :woohoo:
Akzle
22nd June 2016, 21:00
diesel .
Flip
13th July 2016, 21:10
The whitewalls on the HD some times get cleaned with Jiff, yes I know but it does make them white again.

If its black and going in a show I use boot polish on black tyres, it lasts for months.
Kornholio
13th July 2016, 22:31
Ride in the rain and crank it right over to really get into those sidewalls.
F5 Dave
14th July 2016, 07:32
Rub them against something hard and the same colour so as not to discolour them. Tarmac works OK.
Drew
14th July 2016, 07:43
Nothing wrong with wiping tyre shine on. Apply it to a rag, and wipe it onto the sidewall only. Of you're bike is an absolute mint looking machine it makes a difference. If not, don't bother.
mouldy
15th July 2016, 09:12
Ride in the rain and crank it right over to really get into those sidewalls.

Tried that , had to buy a new exhaust