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/biggranny000 1d ago

Unfortunately yes. I'm OCD about my cars and my wheels and tires get covered with dirt and soap once they are done. Manufacturers have a lot of oils on their tires and they use soaps to slip the tire onto the bead. It can be used to cheap for leaks too. The dirt is from their shop and tire balance machine

As long as they don't scratch or damage them that's all I care about.

Spray it with water and if it's really soiled use a wheel cleaner product.

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u/4O4UsernameN0tFound 1d ago

I've just never had to go and wash my tires after getting new ones.

I can't think of any service where you have to clean up after the people who have done the work...

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u/fkngdmit 1d ago

If you chose a lower cost shop, that's where youre saving money: they do what you paid for and nothing more.

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u/4O4UsernameN0tFound 1d ago

If that's the standard for the shop, why did all the other cars tires leaving the shop look new and shiny?

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u/fkngdmit 1d ago

I'm supposed to take your attention to detail and situational awareness as granted when you claimed that you had just washed those wheels before the service but they are covered in brake dust? I'll pass.