Top 10 Best Wheel and Tire Cleaners

Meguiar's is known to make very good quality car care products. Meguiar's products are not really considered high end, but they’re somewhere between mid-range and high end, above most of the competition for sure. They are typically better formulated than anything else within their price range.

This product is not a spray, but a tire gel. It has to be applied with either a waxing pad or a sponge. The 16 oz liquid is packed in a deep purple bottle. Just like with any Meguiar's product, we were not disappointed with the results. The gel endures through water and rain and also protects the tires against UV rays and browning.

This is a thick, anti-sludge tire spray that can be either applied with a microfiber cloth or like a regular spray. It has a UV protection shield and gives a tire a show car look. The company claims this tire spray includes nano polymer additives that extend the longevity of the tire dressing.

The spray bonds with the tire surface to prevent sling and runoff during high-speed driving. It is sold as a kit with an applicator for ease of use. As every detailer has their own style and preference, the applicator gives you an even look, while directly spraying the dressing leaves your wheels with a rich glossy look, so a detailer can choose the kind of shine they want.

This is a specially formulated wheel cleaner made to target heavy brake dust. This tends to work well for cars with bigger or upgraded brakes that produce more heat. This cleaner comes in a spray bottle and changes the brake dust color to bright purple before falling off. It has an acid free and pH neutral formula so it is safe for the skin, as well as for the clear coat on wheels. It dissolves metallic contamination and is safe for most wheel finishes including clear coated, powder coated, chrome, alloy, and painted wheels.

Not every detailer likes tire foams, as they usually don’t last that long, but they are easier to apply than gels. They are a hassle-free way of making sure your tires look top notch without getting your hands dirty.

Black Magic’s Tire Foam is an extraordinary product for the price. It does not require any drying time, but you will still have to wait around 7-10 minutes for the foam to dissolve. While dissolving, the foam takes away the maximum amount of dirt, grime, and brake dust that it can, leaving your tires shiny and new. Of course, it does not have the added UV protection or all the other added benefits of similar products, but it’s a cheap and easy alternative to a tire gel.

Armor All is the Toyota Corolla of the detailing world. They make dependable light to medium duty detailing products that work well, cost less, and last a sufficient period of time, even though they aren't the most fully featured products out there.

It works as described and most detailers are happy with Armor All products. This tire gel provides very decent results and leaves your tires shining well without much effort. The gel protects the tire from cracking and puts a protective layer over the rubber.

Meguiar's wheel cleaner and shine works pretty well for all kinds of finishes including matte, gloss, clear coated, factory paint, and chrome wheels. It is not safe to use on anodized or polished aluminum wheels though — this product might etch their texture, as it is acid based.

This will also work as a detergent, cleaning brake dust, grime and dirt off your wheels and leaving them looking fresh from the factory. This will be needed to either be sprayed on or applied with a pad, hosed off, and wiped off with a dry microfiber cloth. Bear in mind that this is a concentrated liquid and needs to be diluted 4:1 (heavy duty cleaning), 6:1 (medium duty), and 10:1 (light duty/hard water stain removal). This will make one bottle last longer, too.

This is a thinner, quicker drying tire spray. The bottle holds more liquid than other comparative brands, i.e. 23 oz vs 15 oz or 18 oz. Black magic tire spray gives a nice, smooth textured look to the tires. The company claims the product is more concentrated than other tire sprays, requiring you to use less liquid for a comparatively better shine.

The chemical liquid contains a unique combination of polymers along with high molecular weight silicones that stick better and longer to a tire for a longer lasting shine. Most people are happy with this spray and claim its excellent value for money, considering the low price and the extra amount of liquid in the bottle.

This dressing comes in a 1-gallon clear can and we love the blue coloring of the liquid. It provides a clean matte look and provides conditioning.

According to Chemical Guys, the formula includes cross-linking silicon technology that combines the highest quality solvents and silicones available, and because of this technology, the shine can outlast numerous car washes. This also works to restore moldings, louvers, bumpers, window trims, skirts, seals, door handles and other exterior vinyl or plastic surfaces. As this is a multi-purpose cleaner, this will not give a high gloss look, rather a dull matte look to your tires.

You don’t hear a lot about Eagle One when looking up detailing products, but this is one of those lesser talked about brands that leave you impressed, making you wonder why more people don’t know of this.

This is an all-in-one tire and wheel cleaner. This product cleans your wheels and restores your tires while protecting them from dust and water. The package comes with an easy to use hose spray for a no-scrub application.

One of the oldest car care product manufacturers in the U.S., Mothers products have always been top notch and highly regarded. Their new Speed range of products is no exception.

The tire gel from this range works exceptionally well. If you can look past the steep price, this spray gel leaves your tires looking glossy and protects them from natural elements. They work really well against rain and water.