Small, large, furry dogs… No matter their size, they will most likely urinate 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 by the smell they feel in the tires, which run in various places. It will always be like this, a pee here and there. And that can often end up with 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, ending up getting stuck. The problem can be so serious that when you want to unscrew the nuts, there is 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 flaking on the wheel. Manufacturers say the problem has been worse. Today steel and light alloy wheels undergo a treatment to be more resistant. But there are other problems like the lower parts of the car, which still cannot go through the chemical treatments, like the nuts and bolts can get clogged with urine or even if your wheel gets scraped 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 wheels of the car, 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, for each wheel.
