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AMSOIL Cleaners and Protectants
pH-balanced formula safely breaks down and removes stubborn brake dust and road grime. Special blend of surfactants quickly penetrates to remove tire blooming. Ensures an effective clean without harming wheels or tires.
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| Product code | Package size | Unit of measure |
|---|---|---|
| WTCCN-EA | 16 oz. | Each |
| WTCCN-CA | Case of 12 16 oz.s | Case of 12 |
AMSOIL Wheel + Tire Cleaner is a pH-balanced, two-in-one spray formulated to break down brake dust, road grime, and tire blooming on automotive wheels and tires. The formula is built for owners, detailers, and shop crews who want one bottle that safely handles both surfaces in a single pass without relying on harsh acids, strong alkalines, or finish-damaging chemistry. The 16 oz. spray bottle covers a full set of wheels in a typical wash with bottle to spare for a touch-up the following week.
Most dedicated wheel cleaners lean either acidic or strongly alkaline. AMSOIL Wheel + Tire Cleaner uses a pH-balanced formula that is tough on contaminants but gentle enough for routine use across an entire set of wheels and tires. A single bottle handles both jobs, replacing the separate wheel cleaner and tire cleaner combo many garages keep on the shelf.
The formula is engineered to be safe for all wheel finishes, including aluminum, painted, polished, and clear-coated factory wheels as well as aftermarket sets. Because the chemistry is pH-balanced rather than acid-driven, it does not etch clear coats or stain bare aluminum the way many heavy-duty wheel acids can when left to dwell.
Brake dust is a mix of metallic particles, friction material, and adhesive resins thrown off by the brake pads as they wear. AMSOIL Wheel + Tire Cleaner uses a blend of surfactants and cleaning agents that penetrate this layer, break the bond between brake dust and the wheel finish, and lift the residue so it rinses away with low-pressure water. The same chemistry attacks general road film, salt residue, and dirt that builds up on the inner barrel and spokes.
Tire blooming is the brown discoloration left behind when antiozonants and old tire dressings migrate to the rubber surface and oxidize. The surfactant package in AMSOIL Wheel + Tire Cleaner penetrates that residue quickly, lifts old dressing, and clears the sidewall so a fresh dressing can bond to clean rubber. The result is a uniform black sidewall instead of the streaky brown look that builds up between full details.
The product is designed for a fast, controlled wash cycle: rinse the wheel, spray for full coverage, agitate with a wheel brush, and rinse before the cleaner has a chance to dry on any surface. Working one wheel at a time keeps dwell times consistent and prevents flash drying on hot painted finishes. The formula carries a citrus scent and a non-hazardous classification under the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, which makes it easier to use in home garages and shop bays.
AMSOIL Wheel + Tire Cleaner is formulated for routine cleaning of automotive wheels and tires on cars, light trucks, SUVs, and other on-road vehicles. The procedure printed on the bottle and in the product literature is straightforward, and following it protects both the wheel finish and the surrounding paint.
Use a separate, dedicated wheel brush rather than a brush that touches painted body panels, and reserve a microfiber towel for drying the wheel face once the rinse is finished. Pair this cleaner with the matching AMSOIL detailing line for a complete car-care kit, and refer to the local guides below to confirm which AMSOIL maintenance products fit a given vehicle.
AMSOIL Wheel + Tire Cleaner is available in a 16 oz. spray bottle (WTCCN-EA) and a case of twelve 16 oz. bottles (WTCCN-CA) for shop and fleet use. The product carries the AMSOIL Limited Warranty against manufacturing defects. Match the right car-care product to the vehicle with the AMSOIL Vehicle Lookup Guide, browse the full lineup in the AMSOIL Product Catalog, then order AMSOIL Wheel + Tire Cleaner.
Yes. The product is formulated to be safe for all wheel finishes, which includes chrome, painted, clear-coated, polished, and aluminum sets. The pH-balanced chemistry avoids the etching and staining risk associated with strong acid-based wheel cleaners.
Yes. The same bottle is engineered as a two-in-one wheel and tire cleaner. The surfactant blend penetrates and lifts tire blooming, dressing residue, and oxidized rubber from the sidewall, so a separate tire cleaner is not required for routine washes.
The cleaner is designed to break down the metallic particles, friction material, and resins that make up brake dust. For very heavy or baked-on deposits common to European performance brake systems, follow the rinse-spray-agitate-rinse cycle, use a soft wheel brush to work the cleaner into the spokes and inner barrel, and repeat the cycle on the worst sections rather than letting product dwell longer than the directions allow.
No. AMSOIL Wheel + Tire Cleaner is pH-balanced rather than acid-driven. It does contain a small amount of citric acid in the ingredient mix as a chelator, but the finished product is not classified as hazardous under the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard and is safe for all wheel finishes when used as directed.
No. The directions are clear that the cleaner should not be allowed to dry on any surface of the wheel. Spray, agitate, and rinse promptly, working one wheel at a time. Dwell times that allow the product to dry can streak the finish and reduce cleaning performance.
Cold. Park the vehicle in a cool, shaded area and confirm that the wheels and tires are cool to the touch before spraying. Cleaning hot wheels increases the risk of flash drying, water spotting, and uneven cleaning across the wheel face.
AMSOIL Tire + Trim Protectant is recommended for use between cleanings to extend the appearance of freshly cleaned tires, slow the return of tire blooming, and protect rubber and exterior plastic trim from UV exposure.