I’ve heard the advice that you should put coke soda on your tires. However, I’m skeptical of this advice. Is there reasoning behind why you should put coke on your wheels?
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Totally agree—this advice definitely seems weird at first!
But Coke is the underdog when it comes to life hacks. Pouring a can of these soft drinks on your tires works wonders when it comes to cleaning away the dirt and buildup that forms on your car’s tires.
The secret ingredient in Coke that makes it a stellar cleaning hack is phosphoric acid, which gently dissolves stubborn dirt, rust, dust, and other residues.
Here’s how to clean your tires with Coca Cola:
Grab a large bucket and pour half a liter of Coca Cola into the empty bucket
Using a bristle brush, dunk the brush in the pail to saturate it with the soda. Then, start scrubbing your tires, wetting the brush when it starts to dry out or get dirty
When you’re done scrubbing rinse your tires clean with water and dry them with a clean cloth
It’s important to know that Coca-Cola is not a guaranteed fix to any car cleaning problem—some users report varied results with using the soda to clean their vehicle’s tires.
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