Tire Industry Association

Jun 25, 2007
Tireindustryassociation 10122351
1532 Pointer Ridge Place
Suite G
Bowie 20716-1883
http://www.tireindustry.org
Phone:301-430-7280
Toll Free:800-876-8372
Fax:301-430-7283

TIA supports the commercial tire market with a wide variety of services and programs. In addition to providing increasingly important government representation, TIA offers different levels of educational materials for tire service technicians. The Commercial Tire Service (CTS) Program is recognized throughout the tire industry as the leading authority for truck tire and wheel service training and certification. TIA also offers the Basic CTS Training & Certificate Program, which satisfies the minimum federal training requirements for technicians that handle truck tire and wheel assemblies.

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Products & Press Releases
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Tire Industry Association announces Commercial Tire Service training dates
The 400-level certified CTS training courses cover all aspects of commercial tire service including OSHA standards, mounting/demounting, wheel installation and torque, road service, balance, and repair.
Jan 3, 2020
Webinar: Tire retailers share TPMS secrets to success
Webinar set for Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 1 p.m. EST.
Oct 22, 2012
2012 Global Tire Expo to feature training
Special demonstrations and information of TIA's popular training programs to be available at TIA's booth
Oct 8, 2012
TIA showcases newest "Benefit Partners"
2012 Global Tire Expo features announcement; XcelHR, Select Benefits Communications Group, Hot Rod Processing, Inc., and Coface Collection North America, Inc. amongst partners present
Oct 8, 2012
Chinese tire tariffs to expire
U.S. files WTO action against China for auto parts subsidies
Oct 3, 2012
TIA gets NHTSA response
On TPMS questions
Dec 2, 2011
Articles & News
What’s next?
Jun 10, 2016
Advances in radio frequency identification (RFID) technology have the potential to transform truck tire management for both fleets and tire manufacturers. Placing RFID microchips in or on a tire can provide a treasure trove of intelligence that can be easily captured, including tire tracking, tire pressure, number of retreads and tread depth wear. Moreover, this data is electronically readable, which reduces the errors and workload in collecting it.
Tires are going intelligent
“Smart” tires offer benefits to both fleets and tire manufacturers.
Jun 10, 2016
The use of tire changing machines when demounting and mounting wide base singles should be the preferred solution.
It takes more than brute strength
Safe servicing wide base singles requires certain equipment and methods.
Aug 13, 2013
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Tire Mounting To Improve Performance
There are some essential elements that are frequently overlooked
Dec 11, 2012
This is a prime example of shock loading. The jack stand is positioned as a 'stop' and may not be able to prevent the vehicle from crashing to the ground if the jack fails or the vehicle slips off the jack.
Do you know what is the most serious risk to technicians?
It’s not what you probably think
Jun 13, 2012
John Bean RFV 2000 Automated Diagnostic Wheel Balancer, from Snap-on.
Tool Q&A: Addressing updated TPMS requirements
Regulations and technology raise the bar for today's tire and wheel service
Jun 8, 2012
More from Tire Industry Association
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Tire Industry Association Commercial Tire Service Instructor Training and Certification
The 400-level certified CTS training course covers all aspects of commercial tire service including OSHA standards, mounting/demounting, wheel installation and torque, road service, balance, and repair.
Apr 14, 2020Apr 17, 2020
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Tire Industry Association Commercial Tire Service Instructor Training and Certification
The 400-level certified CTS training course covers all aspects of commercial tire service including OSHA standards, mounting/demounting, wheel installation and torque, road service, balance, and repair.
Apr 14, 2020Apr 17, 2020
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Tire Industry Association Commercial Tire Service Instructor Training and Certification
The 400-level certified CTS training course covers all aspects of commercial tire service including OSHA standards, mounting/demounting, wheel installation and torque, road service, balance, and repair.
Nov 17, 2020Nov 20, 2020
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Tire Industry Association to hold Commercial Tire Service Instructor Training and Certification
The 400-level certified CTS training course covers all aspects of commercial tire service including OSHA standards, mounting/demounting, wheel installation and torque, road service, balance, and repair.
Feb 4, 2020Feb 7, 2020
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Tire Industry Association announces Commercial Tire Service training dates
The 400-level certified CTS training courses cover all aspects of commercial tire service including OSHA standards, mounting/demounting, wheel installation and torque, road service, balance, and repair.
Jan 3, 2020
What’s next?
Jun 10, 2016
Advances in radio frequency identification (RFID) technology have the potential to transform truck tire management for both fleets and tire manufacturers. Placing RFID microchips in or on a tire can provide a treasure trove of intelligence that can be easily captured, including tire tracking, tire pressure, number of retreads and tread depth wear. Moreover, this data is electronically readable, which reduces the errors and workload in collecting it.
Tires are going intelligent
“Smart” tires offer benefits to both fleets and tire manufacturers.
Jun 10, 2016
The use of tire changing machines when demounting and mounting wide base singles should be the preferred solution.
It takes more than brute strength
Safe servicing wide base singles requires certain equipment and methods.
Aug 13, 2013
Tireindustryassociation 10130812
Tire Mounting To Improve Performance
There are some essential elements that are frequently overlooked
Dec 11, 2012
Webinar: Tire retailers share TPMS secrets to success
Webinar set for Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 1 p.m. EST.
Oct 22, 2012