The Science of Bullet-Stopping Tires

Have you ever wondered what really happens when a high-speed bullet hits stacked rubber tires?

Rubber might seem soft, but when multiple tires are layered together,

the physics change fast. The first tire wall slows the bullet slightly using

friction, but it cannot stop it. By the third and fourth tire,

the bullet starts breaking apart and losing its power. Eventually, the dense stacked

rubber absorbs enough kinetic energy to bring the metal to a stop. It is not

just about strength; it is the energy absorption that makes the real difference.

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