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SmartK9
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California REPLACEMENT TIRE EFFICIENCY PROGRAM RTEP
Jun 9 2026 03:24PM more by SmartK9
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Now I know that a lot of you truly enjoy my stimulation blogs that are mind provoking and truly intended to expand the knowledge of some learned members. As evidenced by my 15 subscribers, THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

So what is the RTEP? If passed this would require that ALL tires sold in California meet the same standards as tires that were placed on your vehicle when brand new. Your new replacement tire choices will no longer be up to you like looks, performance, durability and warranties. Original equipment tires generally come with no mileage warranty because they only last 20K to 30K miles. When you purchase a replacement set a 40K, 50K and above warranty are normal. Original equipment tires usually have a more shallow tread depth in order to keep within the EPA and CAFE guidelines.

How is this going to be enforced? Quite simple. Ever tried to buy something on Amazon like a kitchen faucet or shower-head and when you hit the check out tab this big ominous notice appears on you screen that tells you, NOT AVAILABLE IN YOUR STATE. Well that’s how. Tire shops will be prohibited from selling them and if you think the prices of tires is off the charts now ALL tire shops will charge the same price for the tires because YOU THE CONSUMER will have no choice in the matter.

I’m expecting they will have a particular year of vehicle that the statute will apply to, One of my vehicles is 64 years old another 1 is 40 years old so hopefully they will not fall within the statute.

You will still be able to purchase tire of your choosing out of state so far. If passed when will this take effect? California government tells us 2028.


      
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KAPRICE
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Jun 9 2026 03:46PM     link to this

I know the tires on electric vehicle were sort of specialized a harder than most. Are people replacing those with less efficient ones in order to save money? Is this where the proposed rule is coming from?

SmartK9
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Jun 9 2026 04:23PM     link to this

Supposed the new statute is climate change based, original equipment tire have less roadway resistance meaning better gas mileage less CO2 in the atmosphere . So we save money right? Except you’ll be replacing your tires twice as fast for twice the cost, makes perfectly good sense to me.
ColossusJones
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Jun 9 2026 06:35PM     link to this


If you think that’s bad, wait till you see what they did with diesels. Somehow the government thought it’d be a good idea to slam diesel exhaust back into the intake. It has absolutely slammed the length of time it takes for engines to be destroyed.
YourCaptain
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Jun 9 2026 07:09PM     link to this

I hate commiefornia so much. I'm leaving as soon as I can get the family on board.
RobBlakeFan
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Jun 9 2026 07:27PM     link to this

I'll just do the same thing i did with my shower head. Ship it to my buddy back east and have him ship it to me.
SmartK9
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Jun 9 2026 07:28PM     link to this

I hear you if it was for extended family I’d been outa here a long time ago
artnjazz
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Jun 9 2026 07:52PM     link to this

If you Trumptards don't like it here, then, YES, GET THE FUCK OUT OF OUR STATE.
SmartK9
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Jun 9 2026 08:34PM     link to this

TRUMPTARDS interesting just because we don’t like paying $2.00 a gallon more for fuel or having fire insurance/earthquake policies canceled, don’t like a criminal justice system that fails victims, increases in home electricity, gas, water and sewer., a failing school system , potholes in every community and a healthcare system that is overwhelmed makes us all TRUMPTARDS?

Ok I guess I am one🇺🇸

I’ve been called a lot worse trust me.
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