California’s energy commission recently took out on a quest to further the energy efficiency of every day cars by banning certain tires. To save you the time, I already read through the proposal and wanted to share it here (summarized).
Large Offroad Tire Exemption:
Tires exceeding 34.5”, have a speed rating of Q (99mph) are EXEMPT
Deep Tread Tire Exemption:
Tires with a tread depth exceeding 18/32” are EXEMPT
(Others missing)
Anyone see the irony in this? California is trying to keep vehicles fuel efficient, but if you have a 40” M/T, you’re… safe? Oh, well if a 40 is safe, my 33” A/T is too right? WRONG
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So if you have a 33” fuel efficient-esq A/T right now, and it’s not an M/T or a very aggressive A/T with a tread depth exceeding 18/32nds, you can’t replace your tires. You either have to get a 35, or step up from your A/T to a less fuel efficient and heavier M/T.
Make this make sense.
Large Offroad Tire Exemption:
Tires exceeding 34.5”, have a speed rating of Q (99mph) are EXEMPT
Deep Tread Tire Exemption:
Tires with a tread depth exceeding 18/32” are EXEMPT
(Others missing)
Anyone see the irony in this? California is trying to keep vehicles fuel efficient, but if you have a 40” M/T, you’re… safe? Oh, well if a 40 is safe, my 33” A/T is too right? WRONG
.So if you have a 33” fuel efficient-esq A/T right now, and it’s not an M/T or a very aggressive A/T with a tread depth exceeding 18/32nds, you can’t replace your tires. You either have to get a 35, or step up from your A/T to a less fuel efficient and heavier M/T.
Make this make sense.
