Extreme Wheel Tire Cleaner
A consumer-grade alkaline wheel and tire cleaner that combines foaming action with aggressive chemistry for removing heavy brake dust and road grime. Armor All Extreme Wheel Tire Cleaner contains chelating agents that bind dissolved minerals, helping prevent water spots and mineral deposits during rinsing.
Key Chemistry
pH Level
Active Mechanism
alkaline saponification with oxidation
Surfactants
2 (nonionic, amphoteric)
Expert Analysis
Uses disodium metasilicate as an alkaline builder to dissolve grease and brake dust, supported by nonionic and amphoteric surfactants for cleaning and foaming. The foaming formula includes blanketing agents designed to penetrate wheel crevices and maintain contact time on vertical surfaces. The alkaline chemistry targets organic contaminants like road grime while the surfactant blend provides the intense foaming action for coverage.
Key Differentiators
- •Dual-purpose formula cleans both wheels and tires in one application
- •Foaming formula with blanketing agents for extended contact time
Potential Concerns
- ⚠Danger signal word indicates serious health hazards requiring protective equipment
- ⚠Not safe for ceramic-coated wheels despite general wheel safety claims
Ingredients
Source: sds only
