Primer spray paint is designed to protect heavily rusted surfaces Oil based paint with Stops Rust formula provides rust resistant base coat for cars, trucks and other vehicles Covers up to 12 sq.

If the wheels are really rusty and the rust has pitted the metal, use "rusty-metal" primer. However ... buy spray paint formulated for wheels. (Rust-Oleum, Dupli-Color and VHT are three well ...