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Rubber Tires Lightning Myth. In this article, we'll explain what happens when a car is struck by an electrical. Rubber tires and rubber soles provide no protection from lightning. Lightning can strike a car, and rubber tires (or shoe soles) aren't going to prevent it. While rubber is an electrical insulator, it's a misconception that rubber tires protect against lightning. “there’s still the myth that rubber tires protect you,” john jensenius. Yes, the tires are electrical insulators, but (a) lightning packs a serious punch and even insulators conduct electricity if there’s enough of it and (b) the insulating ability only gives the tires some protection, not the car. Rubber tires do not protect you from lightning strikes. Instead, it's the car's metal body that acts as a faraday cage, and safety in buildings requires avoiding electrical conductors and using surge protectors. First off, while many people think it’s the rubber tires that protect a car from lightning, it’s actually a myth.

In this article, we'll explain what happens when a car is struck by an electrical. Rubber tires and rubber soles provide no protection from lightning. First off, while many people think it’s the rubber tires that protect a car from lightning, it’s actually a myth. Yes, the tires are electrical insulators, but (a) lightning packs a serious punch and even insulators conduct electricity if there’s enough of it and (b) the insulating ability only gives the tires some protection, not the car. Instead, it's the car's metal body that acts as a faraday cage, and safety in buildings requires avoiding electrical conductors and using surge protectors. “there’s still the myth that rubber tires protect you,” john jensenius. Lightning can strike a car, and rubber tires (or shoe soles) aren't going to prevent it. While rubber is an electrical insulator, it's a misconception that rubber tires protect against lightning. Rubber tires do not protect you from lightning strikes.

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Rubber Tires Lightning Myth Yes, the tires are electrical insulators, but (a) lightning packs a serious punch and even insulators conduct electricity if there’s enough of it and (b) the insulating ability only gives the tires some protection, not the car. “there’s still the myth that rubber tires protect you,” john jensenius. Lightning can strike a car, and rubber tires (or shoe soles) aren't going to prevent it. First off, while many people think it’s the rubber tires that protect a car from lightning, it’s actually a myth. Rubber tires do not protect you from lightning strikes. Yes, the tires are electrical insulators, but (a) lightning packs a serious punch and even insulators conduct electricity if there’s enough of it and (b) the insulating ability only gives the tires some protection, not the car. In this article, we'll explain what happens when a car is struck by an electrical. Instead, it's the car's metal body that acts as a faraday cage, and safety in buildings requires avoiding electrical conductors and using surge protectors. While rubber is an electrical insulator, it's a misconception that rubber tires protect against lightning. Rubber tires and rubber soles provide no protection from lightning.