In winter, a lot of snow can stick to the wheels of the car, which later turns into ice and can seriously interfere with the movement of the car. It is imperative to clean the wheels of ice; there are several ways to do this.
Instructions
Step 1
Try to remove sleet from the wheels as soon as you arrive or before your next ride. The fact is that at a temperature of 0 ° C, wet snow adheres to the wheel arches and sills, especially the drive wheels. If you leave the car in the cold overnight, the snow sticks together into a ball of ice, which can easily deform the side skirts, mudguards and fenders. Damage is more likely to occur when you drive off a curb, ramp, or over a speed bump.
Step 2
Keep in mind that if you have fancy alloy wheels that have few spokes and decide to ride through loose snow, the brake calipers can easily clog. If you do not immediately clear the wheels of such snow and leave the car on the handbrake in the cold, snow caught on warm brakes easily transforms into ice overnight. As a result, either brake pads with brake discs or brake drums or brake pads and calipers freeze up. With the first option, the wheels will stop spinning normally, and with the second, the brakes will brake well.
Step 3
Note also that in order to prevent the formation of ice on the wheels, after driving on snowy roads, it is advisable to clear the calipers from accumulated snow. When driving further, try to apply the brakes more often to dry the brakes.
Step 4
If the wet snow on the wheels has already turned to ice, then try using hot water, an ice hammer around the wheels, and a padded mallet for the bodywork. Use the tool very carefully so as not to damage other parts.
Step 5
If financially possible, you can use special solvents to remove ice on car wheels. After it, streaks of melted mud can sometimes remain, but this is no longer as scary as frozen snow.
Step 6
Other options for getting rid of ice on wheels are to visit the car wash and warm garage while the ice build-up is thawing.
