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Originally Posted by redpoint5
If a heavy tax on tires were levied, people would run their tires to the steel belts, wheel theft would increase, and harder compounds that compromise handling performance would be preferred. Taxing tires is another one of those "schemes" I keep talking about where people try to be too smart by taxing at the micro level (specific products) rather than at a high level (income or sales tax).
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True. My mother-in-law bought some off-brand tires with a 100K mile warranty. Hardest compound tire I've ever seen and they were dangerous when new. Driving on wet roads was like driving on snow.
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Originally Posted by redpoint5
As pointed out below, the correct way to fund infrastructure is from the general fund, because it's crucial and everyone depends on it.
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That's the correct way to fund everything.