Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
I'm all for reducing the environmental impact of tires, but I think the way California is approaching this will result in a lot of our favorite tires being banned and potentially no difference to overall CO2 impact when looking at the entire life cycle of a tire.
I've put in a three-page objection letter. You can read the full proposal, see my letter, and even submit your own at the following link.
energy.ca.gov/publications/2026/californias-proposed-replacement-tire-efficiency-program
I'm all for reducing the environmental impact of tires, but I think the way California is approaching this will result in a lot of our favorite tires being banned and potentially no difference to overall CO2 impact when looking at the entire life cycle of a tire.
I've put in a three-page objection letter. You can read the full proposal, see my letter, and even submit your own at the following link.
energy.ca.gov/publications/2026/californias-proposed-replacement-tire-efficiency-program










