Could You Shoot Off A TIRE BOOT ?

Published on July 21, 2025
Duration: 14:45

This experiment tests the durability of a Tevlaphee tire boot against various firearm calibers, from .22 LR to .50 BMG. While smaller calibers caused only superficial damage, even powerful rounds like the .500 Magnum and 10 Gauge shotgun failed to dislodge the boot. It took a .300 Win Mag to damage the internal rod and a .50 BMG to completely destroy the mechanism, proving the boot's robust design.

Quick Summary

The .50 BMG caliber, fired from a Serbu BFG-50A, was the only round capable of completely destroying the internal mechanism of the Tevlaphee tire boot. Previous tests with .300 Win Mag damaged the internal rod, but only the .50 BMG ensured easy removal.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro Skit & Monster Truck
  2. 00:55Experiment Introduction: Shooting a Tire Boot
  3. 02:02Tevlaphee Tire Boot Mechanics Explained
  4. 03:04Small Caliber Testing (.22 LR, 9mm)
  5. 04:46Handgun Caliber Escalation (.45 ACP, 10mm)
  6. 06:06Magnum Revolver Testing (.357, .44 Magnum)
  7. 06:44.500 Magnum Test
  8. 07:3110 Gauge Shotgun Test
  9. 08:23Rifle Caliber Testing (.45-70, .300 Win Mag)
  10. 11:31.50 BMG Final Test & Destruction

Frequently Asked Questions

What firearm caliber was needed to completely destroy the Tevlaphee tire boot?

The .50 BMG caliber, specifically from a Serbu BFG-50A, was required to completely destroy the internal mechanism of the Tevlaphee tire boot, allowing for its easy removal after numerous other calibers failed.

Can a .500 Magnum or 10 Gauge shotgun remove a tire boot?

No, even powerful rounds like the .500 Magnum and 10 Gauge shotgun buckshot failed to dislodge or disable the Tevlaphee tire boot during testing. The boot's locking mechanism remained intact despite significant impacts.

Which firearms were tested against the Tevlaphee tire boot?

The test included a .22 LR Rough Rider, 9mm Glock 19, .45 ACP Sig 1911, 10mm Nighthawk Custom, .357 Magnum Korth GTS, .44 Magnum Taurus Raging Hunter, .500 Magnum Smith & Wesson, 10 Gauge Ithaca, .45-70 Marlin, .300 Win Mag Nemo Arms, and a .50 BMG Serbu.

What was the outcome of testing smaller caliber firearms on a tire boot?

Testing with .22 LR and 9mm firearms showed that these smaller calibers were largely ineffective. Most rounds ricocheted off the boot or caused only minor surface damage, failing to disable or remove it.

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