Services
Insurance
Loans
Repairs
Advice
About

How do I get tar off of my car tires?

What’s the best way to remove tar from my car’s rims? I drove through a bunch of tar the other day by accident and I can't get it off.

avatar
Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Tar is the worst! It can be really difficult to remove.
To get tar off of your
car tires
, you can try prying it, scrubbing it, or using a couple products.
  • First, try using a plastic knife to pry up any tar that you can. Avoid using metal tools, as you might accidentally puncture your tire.
  • If the tar is really sticking, try using a scrub brush and a mild detergent to remove more of it. Be careful to pick a detergent that’s safe for rubber!
  • You can also trying using linseed oil or WD-40. Whichever product you choose will need about half an hour to soak in, then the tar should be easier to remove with your plastic knife.
Removing tar from your car may be difficult, but saving money on car insurance couldn’t be easier. Just download the
Jerry
app! A licensed broker, Jerry does all the hard work of finding cheap quotes from the top name-brand insurance companies and buying new car insurance. And if you find a better deal, Jerry will even help you cancel your old policy.
MORE: How to remove bugs, tar, and sap from car paint
View full answer 
WHY YOU CAN TRUST JERRY
Jerry partners with more than 50 insurance companies, but our content is independently researched, written, and fact-checked by our team of editors and agents. We aren’t paid for reviews or other content.

Join 4M+ members in lowering their car insurance

Easiest way to compare and buy car insurance

√
No long forms
√
No spam or unwanted phone calls
√
Quotes from top insurance companies
Find insurance savings