Best Method For Cleaning Tires?

[GameBent]

What is the best method for not just cleaning tires but also removing some of the built up dirt/discoloration. The tires I'm referring to are black with raised white lettering, so I wouldn't want to damage the lettering (unless it's easier to clean it and then just go over the lettering with white paint). I'd like to get them looking as close to new as possible.
I also have another bike with brand new tires, so what is best for keeping them clean and shiny without long-term damage or drying?
Thanks in advance...

 

[Social Reject]

I recently used comet and a brillo pad to clean a set of 15 year old whitewalls that had turned yellowish brown with age. They came out clean and as pretty as a new set. I sprinkled the comet on the damp brillo pad and then wetted the tire before scrubbing with the almost dry comet. It worked for me.

 

[schwinnmesa]

Scrub brush.

 

[8ball]

Westley's Bleche-Wite was recommended to me and I haven't been disappointed. I use it with a nylon (toilet bowl) brush.

 

[TheFlyingDingo]

Westley's Bleche-Wite was recommended to me and I haven't been disappointed. I use it with a nylon (toilet bowl) brush.

I use the same thing, but i use a steel/brass grill brush

has never failed me yet

 

[8ball]

Westley's Bleche-Wite was recommended to me and I haven't been disappointed. I use it with a nylon (toilet bowl) brush.

I use the same thing, but i use a steel/brass grill brush

has never failed me yet

Forgot to mention that my brush was USED! Now that's ratty.

 

[jerrykr]

Another:

Get some cheap household/bathroom cleaner at the dollar store, and a brush. scrub them down, wash, and wipe with armour all tire black like you use on your car tires. Or go ahead and get the cheap tire black at the dollar store too, but it won't last as long.

 

[rico]

Easy Off Oven Cleaner, that will work .

 

[udallcustombikes]

Magic Eraser

 

[sensor]

ride through a puddle

 

[Social Reject]

ride through a puddle

Great.............now tell him how to get the brown streak out of his shirt. :mrgreen:

 

[sensor]

wife

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

Westley's Bleche-Wite was recommended to me and I haven't been disappointed. I use it with a nylon (toilet bowl) brush.

yes this is true...love it

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

wife

also true

 

[Social Reject]

wife

:lol:

I should have saw that coming. :wink:

 

[B607]

I bought a prewar ballooner with original Goodyear tires that had silver paint splashed all over them. Tried everything to get the paint off and eventually I used gasoline. It worked and didn't hurt the tires. Go Goodyear! (real rubber) Gary

 

[dos cruiser]

I use the same cleaner for my bikes tires as I use on my truck tires. Cleans and shines in one ez step, spray on and wait. Bought at my local auto parts store.

 

[deorman]

Buy new ones.

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

Buy new ones.

also another good option

 

[GameBent]

"Buy new ones. "

Not if they're Dyno Super Slicks.