Low Rolling Resistance Tire News
Dunlop says California's new tire rule is solving the wrong problem
When the California Energy Commission voted 5-0 on August 17 to approve the Replacement Tire Efficiency Program, the tire industry had five years of stakeholder meetings to see it coming. Dunlop Tires ...
Say goodbye to your favorite sticky tires, at least in California
New regulation would make most replacement tires low-rolling resistant.
California's tire rules could spread nationwide — here's why that matters for every car owner
California's new replacement tire efficiency standards phase in starting 2029. Here's what the rules do, which states may follow, and what it means for enthusiasts.
California regulators pass rules limiting what replacement tires drivers can purchase
California regulators approve rules setting strict efficiency limits on replacement tires, phasing out non-compliant models across the state to boost fuel economy.
Your car may not be fuel efficient, but your tires have to be now
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Michelin says new low-rolling-resistance tires can add up to 37 miles of EV range
Michelin has staked a bold claim in the electric vehicle tire market, asserting that its latest low-rolling-resistance tires can add up to 37 miles of range per charge. The announcement targets one of ...
Why You Should Always Know Your Tires' Rolling Resistance
If there's one component on any vehicle which influences its handling characteristics more than anything, it's the tires. Tires are, in ideal situations, the only parts of a car that touch the ground, ...