Rust permeating from center cap

[submitaweasel]

Well, this is new. Occurring on both rear wheels. Never seen a vehicle do this before. Car goes through an automatic car wash weekly (except when the dealer had it) and gets a hand detail on top of that at least once a month.

 

[submitaweasel]

Well I didn't find anything abnormal other than a lot of moisture stuck in the wheel and a smell of grease. No bearing play and it spins free. Assuming the rust is from the rotor enjoying living in the rust belt.

 

[lnf]

Sadly typical for new wheels. I am sure it will go away after a while of washes and it being so caked in rust it stops.

 

[J Spec]

Yeah I rotated tires today and have the same issue. Lots of water getting in through that little center cap