Can a Tire Be Used as a Lifebuoy?

[Bethany]

Car tires, specifically tubeless tires, cannot be used as lifebuoys because they lack air and are too heavy, causing them to sink. However, tires with inner tubes may still be usable. Below is relevant information about lifebuoys: Life-saving Equipment: A lifebuoy is a type of water rescue equipment, typically made of cork, foam plastic, or other lightweight materials with low density, and covered with canvas or plastic. Lifebuoys used for swimming practice can also be made of rubber and inflated with air, commonly referred to as rubber rings. Distinction: Swimming rings are not lifebuoys and should never be used as life-saving devices. The national standards for swimming rings and lifebuoys are different—lifebuoys are designed for rescue purposes and come with many additional features, whereas swimming rings are classified as water toys and only meet toy standards.