HELP with scuffed TRD Wheels - Toyota Tundra Forums : Tundra Solutions Forum

hell72 · #1 (**permalink**) 03-15-2009, 04:43 PM

I think I'm up the creek without a paddle so to say. I just noticed my wheels after "spring cleaning" my Tundra today. To be honest this is the 1st time since I had new tires put on that I detailed my wheels. I live in the New Hampshire so the winter is harsh so detailing takes a back seat in the winter months. I attached a pic of the average condition of all 4 wheels, I believe this is from the tire machine at my local tire dealer....is there anything I can use to remove these scuff marks?

Brandon1 · #2 (**permalink**) 03-16-2009, 08:24 AM

Contact the local tire store before you do anything, see if they will do something about it. That type of marring usually comes from the wheel clamps clamping on a dirty wheel and grinding in the dirt.

As far as correcting it, you will need a pretty aggressive polish. I never thought i'd say this, but i'd pick up some of the new Turtle Wax Compound and Polish (BOTTLE ONLY, NOT THE TIN). The compound is some of the most aggressive stuff available locally.

hell72 · #3 (**permalink**) 03-16-2009, 09:03 PM

You were absolutely right about the wheel machine. They actually showed me how and why it happened. The spokes protrude out past the edge lip when the clamp comes in the pressure sometime shifts the wheel against a rubber pad on the frame. Any dirt or contamination on the wheel face will get rubbed/marred. They offered to have it taken care of but I will try it myself first. I'll try the TW and see what happens. Thanks!