What Causes Wheel Rim Oxidation and Air Leakage?
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Wheel rim oxidation and air leakage can be attributed to the following reasons: 1. Surface scratches caused by hard objects: Oxidation of car wheel rims may occur when the surface is scratched by hard objects, allowing air to directly contact the aluminum. Oxidation initially occurs at the damaged area and gradually spreads to the surrounding areas during future use. 2. Chemical product erosion: Wheel rims can be corroded by chemical products with corrosive properties. Nowadays, most car wash shops offer free tire brushing after washing the car. However, once these chemicals are applied, they often corrode the tires and rims, even affecting tire performance and causing the rims to turn yellow and oxidize.