California’s new tire efficiency rules could save drivers $1B a year
grist.org
The nation’s first tire efficiency standards target an overlooked drag on fuel economy that can cost drivers more at the pump.
  • Vandals_handle@lemmy.worldEnglish
    5·
    7 天前

    Exclusions to the new rules found here

    Competition tires designed for motorsports

    Winter-type snow tires

    All-season winter performance tires

    Used and retreaded tires

    Deep tread tires

    Tires designed for ATVs and other off-road vehicles

    Large off-road tires for use up to 99 mph

    Motorcycle tires

    Temporary-use spare tires

    Small tires with ≤13-inch nominal rim diameter

    Limited production tires (<15,000 per year)

    Tires sold for use on an emergency vehicle

    High load index tires (122 or greater)

    Tires not capable of sustaining speeds over 50 mph

    Space saver tires

    • Bgugi@lemmy.world
      8·
      7 天前

      Looking forward to the same models of tire being sold as “California competition” skus.