Wheels and tires are the dirtiest part of your car, so they get their own towels and mitts. Keeping them separate keeps brake dust and grime off your paint.
How to choose the right wheel towel
- Wheel mitts: the Cyclone Ultra Wheel Mitt has finger loops for working around spokes. The ULTRA Wool Wheel Mitt fits over your fingers to scrub between spokes and around beadlock screws.
- Metal polishing towels: The Miner and Edgeless 365 are dual-pile. Use the plush side on soft metals like aluminum wheels and the tighter side on chrome and stainless steel.
- Drying: The Gauntlet has a twist-loop hybrid weave that soaks up water fast.
- Applicators: the Terry Applicator Sponge works with sprays, soaps, and sealants and can be washed and reused hundreds of times.
Pair with the right wheel cleaner and brush
Start with a wheel cleaner and a wheel brush, then wipe and dry with your wheel towels. Finish tires with a tire dressing. See our guide to cleaning your wheels cheaply and quickly, or learn how to ceramic coat your wheels in 30 minutes.