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California’s New Tire Rules Spark Debate | Charleston News
California just slapped new tire rules on the books — no more buying replacement tires that don’t meet strict efficiency standards, potentially banning 70% of the market. The goal? Lower rolling resistance to boost gas mileage and cut energy use. But critics like Spencer Pratt are calling it a scam, accusing regulators of using inflated gas prices to push costly restrictions — even labeling it “communist schtick.” He argues California’s own high gas taxes already make fuel twice as expensive nationwide, so why add more? The debate’s heating up — will these tires save drivers money… or just…
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