California Just Changed the Tires You’ll Be Able to Buy — What Drivers Need to Know Before 2029
California has approved the nation’s first statewide efficiency standards for replacement tires, a major change that could eventually affect what millions of drivers can buy when it is time to replace their tires. The California Energy Commission unanimously approved the Replacement Tire Efficiency Program (RTEP), which establishes rolling-resistance and wet-grip requirements for replacement tires sold…