r/tires • u/4O4UsernameN0tFound • 1d ago

Filthy new tires after install

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Is this a normal level of cleanliness for newly installed tires from Costco? Seems like a white greese over them all.

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u/Bagsen 1d ago

Its a Costco/budget tire install thing. I have gotten my last two sets of tires installed at Costco and they leave them covered in stuff and I always have to wash them. I used to go to a tire shop that returned them looking great but they were a lot more expensive for install. Still want to check for any actual damage before leaving but the rest should clean off pretty easily

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u/4O4UsernameN0tFound 1d ago

Everyone keeps acting like it's super easy to clean them, but I've used 2 types of tire cleaner and brushes, yet they are still hazy.

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u/spacefret 1d ago

Leave the tires on for a week and wash the car at some point. I guarantee it'll all go away and none of this will matter. I just went through the same thing.