Taking care of and cleaning your wheels and tires not only makes them look good, it also works to protect you and your car while you drive. Detailing your wheels will protect them from everyday wear and tear. With regular cleaning and detailing, the effects of normal, everyday use can be reduced dramatically. When wheels are not properly cared for and the gunk picked up on roads is left on tires, it can lead to cracking and corrosion. Brake dust, in particular, is extremely damaging to wheels. With detailing and regular cleaning, the damage caused by brake dust can be reduced.