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I was cleaning the rear tire rim with WD-40 to break up the grease, but I ended up getting some on the tire treads. The tire wasnt drowning in WD-40 or anything, but Im still a little concerned because I dont want any nasty suprises when I lean the bike over. I wiped it off with a rag of course. Am I safe?

Not sure, but I'd use soap and water from now on.... and take some of the same to whatever got hit with the WD40.

swatter555 wrote:I was cleaning the rear tire rim with WD-40 to break up the grease, but I ended up getting some on the tire treads. The tire wasnt drowning in WD-40 or anything, but Im still a little concerned because I dont want any nasty suprises when I lean the bike over. I wiped it off with a rag of course. Am I safe?

I've used WD40 to clean chain lube off the rear tire for years, never had a problem. I spray it on the tire and wipe it off while it's still wet. Doubt if there is much of anything left behind.

However, it doesn't get done too often. I'm a firm believer that if it's nice enough out to clean the bike then it is nice enough to go ride it instead.

runsilent wrote:

swatter555 wrote:I was cleaning the rear tire rim with WD-40 to break up the grease, but I ended up getting some on the tire treads. The tire wasnt drowning in WD-40 or anything, but Im still a little concerned because I dont want any nasty suprises when I lean the bike over. I wiped it off with a rag of course. Am I safe?

I've used WD40 to clean chain lube off the rear tire for years, never had a problem. I spray it on the tire and wipe it off while it's still wet. Doubt if there is much of anything left behind.

However, it doesn't get done too often. I'm a firm believer that if it's nice enough out to clean the bike then it is nice enough to go ride it instead.

Now that's an attitude I like

Thanks for the info.