Newbie Question On Wheels

[nwguys5]

I always wondered why beemer wheels get so filthy. I finally got my own now, a 535I, 2010 model. I am observing a transparent fluid on the rims, is this common? anything i can do to avoid it so i can keep my wheels clean?

[Guest Mister Dabsy]

FLUID?

No fluid, except rain, should be on the rims...

Stick your finger in the fluid and rub between the thumb, if it is slimey then you have a brake-fluid leak...

[nwguys5]

good to know,the stuff is greesy and sticky, its very clear. So wasn't sure brake fluid is clear color. I might have to take it back to the dealer.

[Guest DazH]

I always wondered why beemer wheels get so filthy. I finally got my own now, a 535I, 2010 model. I am observing a transparent fluid on the rims, is this common? anything i can do to avoid it so i can keep my wheels clean?

Only dirt that should be on the wheels is brake-dust :S Fluid? it being clear is confusing

[Guest Mister Dabsy]

Could be an air-con discharge, seen this happen on a Toureg at work !!

[dirtybeemer]

If you have just bought the car it could be something that the Valet bay may have sprayed on as they prepped it for collection, i would certainly take it back to the dealer and enquire about it as its certainly not normal

[Gronz58]

I always wondered why beemer wheels get so filthy. I finally got my own now, a 535I, 2010 model. I am observing a transparent fluid on the rims, is this common? anything i can do to avoid it so i can keep my wheels clean?

you should not have any fluid on your wheels - could be brake fluid - get it checked out asap

[prestige interiors]

welcome to the club mate

as for the clear fluid on wheels as said in early post could be tyre dressing if it has been through valet !!