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'Calif. is particularly vulnerable'
SFGATE • • business
Key Points:
- California Energy Commission approved the Replacement Tire Efficiency Program, set to take effect in 2029, requiring all replacement tires sold in the state to meet new efficiency standards aimed at improving fuel economy.
- The new regulation is expected to increase the cost of a full set of tires by about $26 on average but promises to offset this through fuel savings within months.
- Major tire manufacturers like Michelin and Bridgestone, along with Discount Tire, support the regulation, while some industry representatives express concerns about enforcement and the impact of low-cost imported tires.
- The commission projects the program will save Californians approximately $1 billion annually in fuel costs by enhancing tire efficiency.
- Certain tire categories, such as motorcycle and all-season winter performance tires, are exempted from the new standards.
