California Energy Commission Advances Tire Rules Toward Aug. 17 Adoption
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Updated · sema.org · Aug 11
California Energy Commission Advances Tire Rules Toward Aug. 17 Adoption
2 articles · Updated · sema.org · Aug 11
Summary
Aug. 17 is the next key date for California’s replacement-tire efficiency rules after the Energy Commission put the proposal on its business-meeting agenda, moving it closer to final adoption.
July revisions delayed implementation and widened exemptions for some specialty tires, including competition tires, qualifying winter tires and certain large off-road tires, after months of industry opposition.
SEMA says the proposal still risks higher tire prices and fewer affordable replacement options in California, and argues the competition-tire exemption remains too narrow for some motorsports products.
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. PDT on Aug. 17, the commission will take remote public participation by Zoom as aftermarket businesses, manufacturers, retailers and enthusiasts press for further changes before approval.