Are there protectors for the rubber part on car tires?

The reason I ask is because I’m concerned that one day I’ll come out and find the tires have been slashed. There had been a story on the local news about a couple of kids slashing random car tires.

Replacing tires can get costly. So I was just wondering if there were any protectors for the rubber part of the car tire that could cover it up and protect it from just this situation.