The wheels are hard to clean!

[anth5864]

Oh wow, the wheels are a pain to wash on the MG S5 EV

I used a fallout remover, which worked well on stubborn dust, I can't see these rims taking acid well at all!

Any reliable, robust cleaners people have had luck with?

And how do you get those plastic inserts out between spokes?

 

[MG Clive]

And how do you get those plastics inserts out between spokes?

I thought the wheel trims were all one piece?

 

[anth5864]

Trophy Trim, 18" I think. There are 5 plastic 'paddles' is what I'd describe them as, between spokes. It's a 'diamond cut' alloy, black paint inside, bare metal on the face.

 

[MG Clive]

Trophy Trim, 18" I think. There are 5 plastic 'paddles' is what I'd describe them as, between spokes. It's a 'diamond cut' alloy, black paint inside, bare metal on the face.

Ahh right, I know what you mean, similar to the Tesla ones.

I'd imagine they're a similar arrangement, but one of our MGS5 owners may know > Tesla Aero Trims.

 

[Fokmg]

Fortunately due to Kers there should not be a lot of brake dust so cleaning should not be too bad, the wheels on my MG5EV are still clean after nearly 5 years.

 

[anth5864]

Had never occured to me, of course, much less braking so much less dust!

That's one upside

I think I'll just have to settle for the fact I'll hardly ever be able to get to the wheel barrels on this one, I hated the task anyway

I can use a small angled wheel woolie as I think they are called for the bits that are open.

Once that's done you can't see into the barrel much anyway, so out of sight out of mind I guess.

 

[Ian Key]

I used Bilt Hambar Touchless at 2% solution in a garden sprayer followed by a good jet wash at the weekend for the first time to wash the car including the wheels. They and the car came up great, although if I was going to dry the car afterwards I would still want to do a contact wash.