taxing gas doesn't stop people from buying gas... taxing cigarettes' doesn't stop people from smoking.

While I question the intelligence and timing of taxing cars... taxing tires would stop people from replacing tires more than any other rising cost, how?

I also question whether they would "remove" the gas tax... I also question why people wouldn't cross state lines to save money (depending on tax and/or distances - same as nearby where Delaware has no sales tax but the business taxes are higher so it kinda balances out).