I was just wondering if anyone has had any problems with rims rusting? I have a 07 500EFI Sportsman Deluxe with the factory aluminum rims. I'm noticing some rusting on the rims and not sure if I should be scubbing away at it or bring it in to the dealer. Is this normal or not??

 

i had some of that and I used son armor all wheel cleaner and came pretty easy

 

Any of the machined surfaces of the rim will be subject to corrosion. I'd say that the dealer isn't responsible for that. Attention to detail by the owner comes into play here. The more often you clean and polish certain parts of your ATV, the longer they will look good.

 

Ok guys I'll try that, thanks for the help!

 

ive had no issues w/ any of the alum. rims. they might corrode over time but they shouldnt rust if there alum.

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: stendori

ive had no issues w/ any of the alum. rims. they might corrode over time but they shouldnt rust if there alum.</end quote></div>

I have to agree on this one. Aluminum does not rust as it is not a ferrus metal. They can corrode but that usually only happens if the aluminum comes into contact with a corrosive material. Should not happen on a fairly new machine. Are yoyu sure you are not seeing mud stains?

 

I've got rusty nuts and rusty center caps but no corrosion on the rims themselves.

 

the crome plated lug nuts and caps can chip the cheap coating right off and rust like crasy for sure.