California Approves Final Rule Phasing Out Inefficient Replacement Tires
The California Energy Commission approved a final rule targeting rolling resistance, with sources differing on the effective date.
3 reports on this incident · first at Aug 18, 2026, 8:55 p.m. ET
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Aug 18, 2026, 9:00 p.m. ET
Tire Manufacturers Warn of Cost Increases as California Energy Regulators Approve Replacement Tire Rules
Tire manufacturers argue that upfront costs could rise by hundreds of dollars following the approval of new energy-efficiency regulations in California, according to abc7news.com. State energy regulators say drivers will save on fuel under the measure. The California Energy Commission approved the final rule, which phases out replacement tires sold in the state that fail to meet energy-efficiency requirements. The initial phase is effective in 2029, with stricter requirements taking effect in 2033, abc7news.com reported.
Aug 18, 2026, 8:55 p.m. ETFirst report
California Regulators Approve Energy-Efficiency Rules for Replacement Tires
California energy regulators have approved new rules phasing out replacement tires sold in the state that do not meet energy-efficiency requirements, according to reporting from abc7news.com.
The final rule from the California Energy Commission will take effect with a first phase in 2029, followed by stricter requirements in 2033, abc7news.com reported. Regulators say that drivers will save on fuel as a result of the changes, while tire manufacturers argue that upfront costs could rise by hundreds of dollars.
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- Version 321 Aug 2026, 06:52current
Updated to reflect conflicting effective date reports and added attribution for the final rule status.
- Version 220 Aug 2026, 21:23
Added KTVU's reporting on rolling resistance and range; clarified the rule's effective date and phases.
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