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Supposedly, the structure of the vehicle will transport the lightning around the occupants -- this is an example of a "Faraday cage." Here is an article:
Faraday cage
Quote: "Automobile and airplane passenger compartments are essentially Faraday cages, protecting passengers from electric charges, such as lightning during a thunderstorm."
I would also guess that since the wheels are usually wet during a thunderstorm, the fact that they are rubber is not hugely important. The vehicle may be somewhat less attractive than other nearby targets.
Faraday cage
Quote: "Automobile and airplane passenger compartments are essentially Faraday cages, protecting passengers from electric charges, such as lightning during a thunderstorm."
I would also guess that since the wheels are usually wet during a thunderstorm, the fact that they are rubber is not hugely important. The vehicle may be somewhat less attractive than other nearby targets.
