Wheels – Keep an eye on your dog

Small dogs, large dogs, furry dogs… Regardless of their size, they will most likely pee on the steering wheel of your car! But what do car wheels and dogs have in common? The explanation is that the dogs are attracted to the smell they feel in the tires, which run through various places. It will always be like this, a pee here and there. And that can often end any type of wheel. It can be made of iron, aluminum, it will be ruined by the acid that is urine and causes oxidation. The mechanics have tons of classic stories, like bolt heads deteriorating, eventually getting stuck. The problem can be so serious that when you want to unscrew the nuts, you have no choice but to end up hitting the wheel to remove them from the vehicle.

But dog urine also causes other damage. It can cause staining and peeling on the wheel. Manufacturers say the problem has been worse. Today the steel and light alloy rims undergo a treatment to be more resistant. But there are other problems like the underside of the car, which still can’t go through chemical treatments, like nuts and bolts can get stuck with urine or even if your wheel scrapes in a gutter and loses a bit of varnish. , they will be more vulnerable to corrosion.

For those who have a dog and do not want to suffer a future problem with the car’s wheels, the suggestion is to bring a neutral detergent and wash the wheels constantly. Another solution is to protect the wheels with a kind of “bag” of vinyl or similar, to each wheel.