Could You Shoot Off A Tire Boot? 🛞

Published on August 15, 2025
Duration: 0:59

This video tests the effectiveness of various firearms in removing a Tevlaphee tire boot from a Ford F-150. While 9mm, 10mm, and 10 Gauge shotgun rounds failed to dislodge the boot, multiple shots from a 300 Win Mag Nemo Arms Nightmare rifle eventually broke the boot's locking mechanism. The experiment highlights the durability of tire boots against common handgun and shotgun calibers, requiring significant rifle power to overcome.

Quick Summary

Multiple firearms were tested against a Tevlaphee tire boot. While 9mm, 10mm, and 10 Gauge rounds failed to remove it, multiple shots from a 300 Win Mag Nemo Arms Nightmare rifle eventually broke the boot's locking mechanism.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Shooting Off a Tire Boot?
  2. 00:119mm Test vs. Tire Boot
  3. 00:1810mm Test: Damaging the Tire
  4. 00:2810 Gauge Shotgun Test
  5. 00:40300 Win Mag Test: Breaking the Boot

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a 9mm handgun shoot off a tire boot?

No, a 9mm 124 grain Hydra-Shok round tested in this video hit the Tevlaphee tire boot but failed to cause significant damage or release the lock. Higher calibers were needed.

What caliber firearm successfully removed the tire boot?

Multiple shots from a high-powered Nemo Arms Nightmare rifle chambered in 300 Win Mag were required to break the boot's locking mechanism and successfully remove it from the tire.

Were 10mm or 10 Gauge shotgun rounds effective against a tire boot?

A 10mm shot damaged the tire and boot but did not remove it. Similarly, a 10 Gauge shotgun with double-aught buckshot also failed to dislodge the boot, indicating a need for more powerful ammunition.

What brand of tire boot was tested in the video?

The video tested a Tevlaphee brand tire boot, which was attached to the wheel of a silver Ford F-150. The boot proved quite resilient against initial firearm tests.

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