As per research, the debate about the safety of a car tire cleaner comes down to its composition. Several tire cleaners are solvent-based mixtures that are manufactured to give a wet look to the tire. As you know, a wet look makes the tire shine, giving it a spotless appearance. Although it is visually appealing, the petroleum extracts used in making such car tire cleaners have negative impacts. In the long-run, the petroleum extracts cause cracks on the surface of the tire. Therefore, only if your tire cleaner has an adequate balance of all the necessary chemicals is it completely safe to use it for cleaning the tires.