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I don't know how old that article is, or whether the bike shop was useing dishsoap, or whatever, but there is stuff widely available for the use on aluminum rims. I'd say about 90% or better of new cars have aluminum wheels from the factory.Here are a few choices from a quick google search. https://www.jtmproductsinc.net/tiremounting.htmlJust say'n.
I don't know how old that article is, or whether the bike shop was useing dishsoap, or whatever, but there is stuff widely available for the use on aluminum rims. I'd say about 90% or better of new cars have aluminum wheels from the factory.
Here are a few choices from a quick google search. https://www.jtmproductsinc.net/tiremounting.html
Just say'n.