When there are no wheels, the car is more easily rolled away
(when using tools, not your hands)
It’s also easier to push a car after slashing 3 of its tires instead of all 4.
When you slash four tires, you have to wait for one to deflate entirely before being able to push it.
On many car models, this means that you can’t move them at all anymore by the time three are slashed - they’re resting against the curb/on top of each other.
Slashing three tires usually causes them to lean inwards towards each other and makes pushing possible almost immediately. I was never quite sure about how much an effect this had on moving times though… until today!
| Tires cut | Reached destination |
|---|---|
| Tires cut: 3 | 3 minutes later |
| Tires not slashed: 4 | 6 minutes later |
| Tires cut: 4 | 5 minutes later |
So, basically slashing three tires instead of all four shortens a journey by half a minute.
If you’re going from point A to point B with some distance in between and have tools available, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t slash just three of your adversary’s tires - even if it means that the fourth one will keep rolling on afterwards.
Of course this is more useful when you can add a fifth tire slasher right after the first path of destruction so they don’t have enough time to patch up any punctures while driving away.
Why would someone do this?
Slashing car tire is used to display power and dominance over the owner of the vehicle, or anyone who pleases their disapproval, particularly when they are unable to confront the person regarding their issues.
It also has roots in gang initiation rites (such as pledging allegiance), vandalism (for attention), and rebellion (against authority).
What does slashing car tire means?
Slashing a tire is commonly done with a sharp object, such as a knife. The slasher makes two deep cuts across both sides of one or more tires.
This method allows for faster deflation while making it look like an accident that could have happened anywhere along where the driver traveled after their tires slashed.
When attempting to tamper with someone’s car, it is best to slash the front tires on one side. This will cause most vehicles to pull into the opposite lane or towards the shoulder of the road during acceleration.
How to prevent being a victim?
- Do not park in dark areas if you are afraid of being vandalized
- Always lock your vehicle doors and windows before leaving your vehicle unattended even for short periods of time
- Park somewhere that has adequate lighting so you are more visible at night
- Install security system, alarms, lights, etc. which can deter vandalism
What should you do if you see someone slashing another person’s tires?
- Call 911
- If you are close enough, intervene by shouting at the person to stop
- Keep an eye on them while they are slashing tires - if they turn around and see you, make sure your hands are visible so that it doesn’t look like you’re threatening them
- Take a picture of their car’s license plate number in case the police need evidence
- Don’t get too close to the person or try to touch them because there is a chance that they could be armed with something other than a knife
- Try not to engage in conversation with the person who is slashing tires because it could escalate the situation
Conclusion
With this information, you can now better understand why people would slash 3 tires instead of 4. We hope you enjoyed this blog post. If so, please share it with your friends on social media! Happy reading!
