Could You Shoot Off A TIRE BOOT ?

Published on July 21, 2025
Duration: 14:45

This video from Kentucky Ballistics explores the durability of a Tevlaphee tire boot against various firearms, from .22 LR to .50 BMG. Expert Scott demonstrates safe firearm handling and provides insights into the effectiveness of different calibers in disabling the boot. The experiment culminates in the .50 BMG completely destroying the boot's mechanism.

Quick Summary

Kentucky Ballistics conducted a ballistics test to see if firearms could disable a Tevlaphee tire boot. Starting with small calibers and escalating to a .50 BMG rifle, the experiment revealed that only high-powered rifle rounds could compromise the boot's integrity, with the .50 BMG completely destroying its internal mechanism.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro Skit
  2. 00:55Experiment Introduction
  3. 02:02Tire Boot Mechanics
  4. 03:04Small Caliber Testing
  5. 04:46Handgun Caliber Escalation
  6. 06:06Magnum Revolver Testing
  7. 06:44
  8. 07:3110 Gauge Shotgun Test
  9. 08:23Rifle Caliber Testing
  10. 11:31.50 BMG Final Test

Frequently Asked Questions

What firearms were used to test the Tevlaphee tire boot?

The test involved a range of firearms, starting with small calibers like the .22 LR Rough Rider and 9mm Glock 19, progressing through .45 ACP, 10mm, .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, and .500 Magnum revolvers, a 10 Gauge shotgun, and finally .45-70, .300 Win Mag, and .50 BMG rifles.

Which caliber was most effective at disabling the tire boot?

The .50 BMG rifle was the most effective, completely destroying the boot's internal mechanism and allowing for easy removal. High-powered rifle calibers like the .300 Win Mag also significantly compromised the boot's integrity.

Can small caliber firearms shoot off a tire boot?

No, small caliber firearms like .22 LR and 9mm are ineffective against the Tevlaphee tire boot. They tend to ricochet or cause only minor surface damage without disabling the boot's locking mechanism.

What is the primary function of a tire boot?

A tire boot, also known as a parking boot or immobilizer, is a device clamped onto a vehicle's wheel to prevent it from being driven. It's commonly used by parking enforcement agencies to immobilize vehicles with unpaid tickets.

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