Wheel & Tire Cleaner
Best Value
$0.87/oz
16oz
A mild alkaline wheel cleaner designed for consumer-grade cleaning with chelating agents to remove brake dust and road grime from wheels and tires.
Key Chemistry
pH Level
Active Mechanism
chelation surfactant
Surfactants
1 (nonionic)
Expert Analysis
Uses trisodium nitrilotriacetate as the primary chelating agent at 1-10% concentration to bind and dissolve metallic brake dust particles. The alkaline pH of 9.5 provides cleaning power while remaining gentle enough for consumer use, supported by nonionic surfactants to lift and suspend contaminants.
Key Differentiators
- •Non-corrosive and acid-free formula
- •Safe for use on all types of wheels
- •Foaming action that lifts contaminants
Potential Concerns
- ⚠May require more agitation or dwell time compared to stronger alkaline or acid-based cleaners
- ⚠Limited ingredient disclosure with only two components listed may not reflect complete formulation
Ingredients
Acute Tox. 4 (Oral) / H302; Eye Irrit. 2 / H319
Acute Tox. 4 (Oral) / H302; Skin Irrit. 2 / H315; Eye Irrit. 2 / H319
Source: sds section 3
Safety Profile
Mild safety profile with WARNING signal word and single eye irritation hazard. Contains IARC 2B possible carcinogen (Trisodium NTA) but below Prop 65 reporting threshold.