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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) adopted a regulation that requires California’s automotive maintenance industry to check the tire pressure of every vehicle they service.
About 38% of vehicles on the road in California today have severely under inflated tires, six pounds under manufacturer’s recommendations. Underinflated tires not not only reduce a vehicle’s handling capabilities but can cause irreparable tire damage, reduce tread life and kill fuel economy.
CARB estimates that this measure will save the typical Californian $12 per year in fuel and tire costs, make drivers safer, and will also reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Read more at GreenCarCongress.com
Now most of us don’t live in California, but we don’t need a state law to start saving money today. Beyond just keeping our tires fully inflated, there are a number of tire accessories, particularly nitrogen inflation, available through the Earthgarage.com website that will help increase both fuel economy and extend the life of your tires.