I'm sure someone has asked this but I can't seem to find it. I'm going to pull my wheels this weekend and clean the inside of the wheel/rims. I want to make it so I don't have to do this frequently and it stays relatively clean. Does anyone have any suggestions of what I could get to keep the inside somewhat clean? I read somewhere that someone mentioned coating the inside of the rim with rainx helps. Good/bad idea? Thanks everyone!

 

Only way to really make it worth it.... new brake pads.

I just use Wheel Wax on mine and it helps alot on my 17s...but i can also reach inside them when i wash it every time.

Now on 16s you cant get inside, its not going to matter as much lol, but waxing will help... dunno bout the rainx thing... not sure itll hold up long.

 

You can try rejeX this will help somewhat. Changing the pads is really the best option.

 

I, too, had read about using Rain X on the inside of the wheels. When I rotated my wheels/tires at 5K, I cleaned them & applied Rain X liberally...at 9.5K, they are still very easy to clean. I plan to reapply when I rotate the tires soon. Also, I changed out brake pads from OEM to Carbo Tech Bobcats...result is a BIG reduction in brake dust!

 

I have a R56 MCS with TPMS and i can't seem to get the tires off! i tried once before to do some cleaning and a rotation and they just seemed to be stuck on, is there a special way? I ended up just taking them to my MINI dealer to get a rotation, wasn't the cheapest but at least i got a free wash out of it.

 

The hubs tend to rust a little. Give 'em a whack with a rubber mallet and they should come off.

 

def thought about yanking just a bit harder, but i didn't want to potentially damage the TPMS, i'll try again as i get closer to rotation time.

 

You can give the rim/tire a whack with a rubber mallet to get them off, or a chunk of 2x4 works. Or you can sit on the ground facing the wheel, and using both feet, kick the tire to break them free. When you got to re-install them, put anti-seize on the part of the wheel that comes in contact with the hub, then it won't be such an issue next time.

Mark