California regulators pass rules limiting what replacement tires drivers can purchase

California regulators on Monday approved new rules that will restrict which replacement tires can be sold across the state in an effort to meet energy-efficiency standards.The new regulations, unanimously adopted by the California Energy Commission (CEC), will phase out tires that fail to meet these standards — a move that could restrict a large portion of the tires currently available to drivers."This ultimately is about protecting consumers," said David Hochschild, Chairman of the Califo