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FSUZ33
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Proposed to be banned for ROAD use, or banned in California ENTIRELY (like fentanyl, plastic straws and American flags)?
Can't wait for the next IMSA race at Laguna Seca where they're all forced to run Michelin Energy Saver A/S.
Can't wait for the next IMSA race at Laguna Seca where they're all forced to run Michelin Energy Saver A/S.
Drago86
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It's crazy because rolling resistance can be directly tied to tire grip, which effects stopping distances and ability to maintain control of the vehicle in dry or especially wet conditions (two-sided effect, harder tire compound and reduced tread depth to lower rolling resistance both hurt wet handling)
They are basically trading lives for C02 reduction and accidents will increase as you reduce grip.
They also have removed your ability to choose to make your car safer by increasing grip at the cost of fuel mileage and instead decided for you that C02 emissions are more important than you and your family's safety.
This will also likely decrease tire life. Low rolling resistance to meet Fuel and emissions standards are one of the main reasons the OEM tires that come on new cars now days are such crap. They have harder compounds which reduced rolling resistance and should decrease wear, except they also have reduced tread depth to further reduce rolling resistance - which means they wear out super fast.
They are basically trading lives for C02 reduction and accidents will increase as you reduce grip.
They also have removed your ability to choose to make your car safer by increasing grip at the cost of fuel mileage and instead decided for you that C02 emissions are more important than you and your family's safety.
This will also likely decrease tire life. Low rolling resistance to meet Fuel and emissions standards are one of the main reasons the OEM tires that come on new cars now days are such crap. They have harder compounds which reduced rolling resistance and should decrease wear, except they also have reduced tread depth to further reduce rolling resistance - which means they wear out super fast.
FSUZ33
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Action: Banning tires that wear out faster = Less pollution
Result: People killed in accidents because their cars are less controllable = Shorter lifespan = Less pollution
Based on the general ethos of California politics it's a Win/Win situation.
Result: People killed in accidents because their cars are less controllable = Shorter lifespan = Less pollution
Based on the general ethos of California politics it's a Win/Win situation.
