California Gov. Gavin Newsom voiced support for the state’s new rules limiting sales of replacement tires to more energy-efficient models, telling reporters that the vast majority of manufacturers have embraced the standards and describing the decision as a good choice that will lead to consumer savings. The comments, shared in a video post from California, have drawn online attention amid reactions questioning the claims of industry backing and potential effects on tire prices and options.
The video was posted on X by journalist Ashley Zavala (@ZavalaA), a California politics reporter. In the clip, Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks to reporters at a press conference. He says the “ROI is pretty good” and notes, “back to just facts, save a billion dollars a year in fuel.”
He continues, “It’d be wise to take advantage of new, efficient tires and lower your cost at the pump,” adding that “tire manufacturers, the vast majority, came aboard. One notable one did not, but from a consumer perspective, the savings are self-evident. And so I think it was a good choice in that respect.”
According to the post, Newsom expressed support for the rules, which phase in starting in 2029 and aim to cut fuel costs and emissions. The video does not show the full press conference or any industry responses. Details about exact manufacturer positions and projected price impacts remain subjects of public debate and have not been independently detailed in the clip itself.
Responses Circulating After Newsom Backs the Tire Standards
Some users questioned the claims of broad industry support, with one writing, “The ‘vast majority of manufacturers’ are the ones sending letters about how this will negatively impact tire pricing. Why is he lying?”
Others focused on consumer choice, saying, “Hey Gavin, how about letting the consumers decide if we want the ‘savings’” and “If Californians wanted to buy cheaper or more efficient tires, we already COULD! We don’t need @GavinNewsom & @TheDemocrats FORCING us to buy only certain kinds of tires by banning 70% of all tires sold today.”
Additional comments highlighted concerns over costs and control, including “What aspects of our lives does the government NOT control?” and notes that only a limited number of manufacturers fully backed the standards.
The remarks have joined the ongoing online discussion of California’s energy efficiency standards. The video continues to circulate as audiences respond to the governor’s comments.
