California Adopts First US Energy Efficiency Rules for Replacement Tires

The Guardian · first seen 20.08.2026

California has become the first US state to mandate energy-efficient replacement tires, sparking environmental praise and conservative opposition.

California is the first US state to mandate replacement tire efficiency rules.
The regulations aim to reduce emissions and fuel costs by blocking the sale of older tires.
The policy has drawn immediate rightwing political backlash.

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The Guardian — California becomes first US state to set efficiency rules for replacement tires

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