Visalia drivers report tire-damaging spikes as shops see su…

Vandalism Visalia California in Visalia, California: Tire shops in Visalia, California reported a surge in puncture repairs after drivers found small metal spikes damaging their tires. A local family discovered spray-painted metal spikes in their driveway that flattened three of their tires before she could leave home. Tire shops reported multiple similar cases over the past month, and police records showed at least seven reported incidents of vehicles damaged by tire spikes since July 1, 2025. No injuries were reported and no suspect has been identified.