Topic: California need I say more

[Sol Asylum]

https://www.energy.ca.gov/news/2026-08/cec-approves-nations-first-replacement-tire-efficiency-standards-saving

I bet you those Square Kanadian tires will be first on the unapproved list.

[Sly Bob]

Wondering where that will put performance tires... Will those folks just go to a neighbouring state to buy their tires?

[Sol Asylum]

Most performance tires are grippy so rolling resistance is probably a bit high.  Guessing they'll be banned. 

If they were really worried about consumer finances they could have just lowered taxes on gas.

If I had to drive to another state to buy tires I would have a look at some houses too.

[Critterman]

So you save 176 dollars over the lifetime of the tires that cost you 250-300 dollars more a set.

[Sol Asylum]

And that's at CA fuel prices so it's not a lot of fuel.  Which you probably burn more of because of traffic jams in CA.  Wonder how many tax dollar were wasted setting up the commission that sets this standard.

[Steelmesh]

It's going to make a small group of people billions if not trillions of dollars over the next decade. Think about their investment properties, private jets, and yachts; those are quite expensive to upkeep.