Wheel Protection Help?

Hello!

I don't really get in to the wheel changes and stuff...I just don't care. I specifically chose my new 2019 Tundra because it had the base steel wheels pictured below.

However, I have noticed on the Internet that after awhile these wheels see rust and chips, etc. Do you have any advice on how to protect them? A sealant? Wax? Anything? Or do I just keep them clean as much as possible?

Any help you can offer will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Ronin

 

Wax would be a good idea for the front of the wheel. Coat the back with an anti corrosive, CRC SP-400.

Question for others. Is plasti dip clear really clear or is it foggy? This could be a good application for that.

 

I would just keep them clean. If they start to degrade, steel wheel "takeoffs" are pretty cheap to buy on ebay or craigslist (in fact, I've got a set of 700mile, steel wheels & tires for sale!)

Water & crud accumulates in the "valley" between the wheel's "face" and the main rim, and can't easily drain out -- the area where the valve stem is located. That might be an area to watch for indications of premature corrosion. When I had the steelies on truck, i'd blast that area with the water hose ... then it will slowly dry out after a few dozen miles of higher speed driving.

 

I just got toyota 18" steel wheels for winter and mounted duratrac's on them, i got them clear coated at a bodyshop; the owner owed me a favor. 3 coats both sides.
They only cost 400$ in Canada cant be much in the states you can just replace them after a while.

 

^^^ this. Clear coat would be my route. Welcome to the MGM crew!

 

Thanks, everyone!