[header] How to clean tires and rims [title] Spray a synthetic wheel cleaner onto dry tires and allow five minutes to set in and lift off grime. [title] Rinse off cleaner with a hose, being sure to remove all traces of the cleaner. [title] Examine the tires. 
[step] If they are still not up to expectations, allow surface to dry and then repeat steps 1 and 2. [title] Apply tire wetting formula to the walls of the tire.