Obviously this only applies to those of you with painted rims. Tire rack says you should take care of your rim paint the same as your car paint. I usually wash the rims every time I wash the car (including the inner part of the rim that I can only reach because I don't have a BBK). I wax them whenever I wax the car in the hope that it helps keep them cleaner and better protected.

Am I just weird, or is this normal?

 

I wax my wheels with Menzerna FMJ. Slick as hell but not particularly durable. Brake dust doesn't stick as easily. Helps with water beading too.

 

your not alone i have black rims with a aluminum lip. i wax them every time i wash the car, just a quick wipe and go..makes a world of difference.

 

Occasionally.

 

No - but do you use conditioner on your tires?

 

I do. Brake dust doesn't sit and bake in as easily.

 

Once a month. Florida beach weather kills it.

 

I'll wax them a couple times a year. usually when I get new tires and when I wax the car. really makes the brake dust easier to get off.

 

I use to wax mine regularly but now I only wax them once/year. It really helps with brake dust sticking to the surface.