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Randy, my 17 inch wires probably have a bit more space between spokes at the hub, but spacing is pretty close, perhaps 1-1/4 inch between spokes, at the rim. I have two wooden-handled spoke brushes, large and small, that work well that I bought decades ago (and honestly haven't had to use very often), I think I might have gotten them from either Girot's Garage (spelling?) or perhaps California Car Covers. You might check their catalogs.

Dave, I can't my pinky finger between the spokes. A toothbrush is probably too big.

Randy what about a paint gun cleaning kit. It contains lots of small brushes for getting into the gun passages, and I am sure that would be able to get into the spaces between the spokes.

Harbor Freight carries them inexpensively.

I did a quick search for brushes and a mascara type brush keeps coming up. If you have a Sally's Beauty Supply nearby, you can see if one of those might work.

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Try a piece of hemp or nylon rope with Bon-Ami on it. Send it thru the wheel spokes and grab each end and see-saw it backwards and forwards.

For white walls use some Brillo pad (soaped type).

For good brushes (well, good enough for the price) go to a pet supply store and look in the aquarium dept. They package three different sized brushes in a package for fairly cheap. They are used to clean out the tubes for aquarium filteration, but are a good size for wire wheels. I use them to clean the insides of organ pipes too.

Just came across this one and I just wanted to chime in about the brushes. I saw that mascara brushes came up and I totally agree that they would work great for what you are trying to do and they also come in different sizes (based on the desired amount of volume), good ones are silicone coated so product doesn't glob up and you can get them with a bend behind the bristles so they can be used from many angles (ideal for the modern makeup artist). Plus they are washable with just soap and water. A well made mascara brush will not only be cost effective but they last a long time. Or you can go with a disposable which I believe come in packages of 50 and 100 at your local beauty supply.
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I didn't mean for it to sound that way but seriously that is a good idea and a very versatile tool.

I appreciate the replies. I'll have to look at them. The only drawback is if they have metal spines. Can't afford to scratch the chrome on the wire wheels. I'll report back if I find something usable. Thanks to all.