Non-obvious things to do when a wheel is off
Suggested by GameboyRMHGet a small magnet and cover it in plastic wrap. Run it over the lug bolts to remove any metal particles that could cause your lugs to jam in place. Blow out the lug nuts with compressed air.
If you have CV joints to worry about, check the boot’s condition. If it breaks, a thick layer of CV joint grease mixed with road grime will spew out onto everything nearby, and you might need a new CV joint in addition to the boot if any crud finds its way inside. One slit in the boot can make a huge mess.
Put protectant on the inner tire sidewall.
Clean brake dust off the normally unreachable part of the rim with some Desolv-It (or brake cleaner on an unpainted rim, but it’s not as effective). Brake dust can accelerate rust on steel rims and will have already ruined the finish of an alloy rim :P
If you have steel rims, spread a little antiseize/penetrating oil where the rim meets the hub to reduce the chance of the two rust-fusing together.
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