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California’s new tire efficiency rule, set to launch in 2029, aims to make replacement tires as fuel-efficient as factory-installed ones—saving drivers nearly a billion dollars annually and removing roughly 400,000 gas-powered vehicles from the road. While the Energy Commission backs the move with data showing cost savings and available compliant tires under $100, major brands like Dunlop and Falken warn of higher prices and limited options, arguing inflation is a bigger factor than this regulation. The commission counters that tire life and safety won’t be compromised, and the law passed unanimously after years of research. Now, the big question: Will other states follow suit—or force manufacturers to tailor products just for California?

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