2023 CX-5 Stock Wheel Care questions

[Spike1958]

What cleaning products are safe to use on the stock rims that come with the 2023 GT model? ArmorAll has all sorts of warnings about rims with plastic parts and coated aluminum rims, etc.
These rims seem to have metal and plastic, or is it all plastic on top of the alloy?

Is it ok to use rim cleaners from ArmorAll or similar products or just better to go the old soap and water method?
thanks

 

[wlong01]

I've used ArmorAll on the stock rims and never had a problem. It's good for a waterless clean of the rims. I've also used Meguairs (sp?) and no problem.

Probably the best method is good ole car wash detergent/water and elbow grease.

 

[Conrad 16.5]

I use the same cleaning products on the wheels that I use on the rest of the car. Same goes for waxing.

Meguiar's G18220 Ultimate Liquid Wax. It works great on all surfaces, including plastic.

During my annual wheel rotation, I always wash and wax the wheels, inside and outside before putting them back on.