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- EIN 11-3642909
- (301) 430-7280
- 1532 Pointer Ridge Pl Ste G Bowie MD 20716-1874 USA
- www.tireindustry.org
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Causes: Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues
Mission: To further the business interests of the tire and rubber industry by providing for the dissemination of information, training, meetings and conventions, membership benefits, consultative services, and technical advice, as well as representation in legislative and regulatory proceedings affecting the industry; to promote cooperation among tire retailers and retreaders, tire manufacturers, tread rubber manufacturers, tire and rubber recyclers, tire wholesalers and distributors, suppliers of equipment, tire repair professionals, businesses performing automotive service and allied interests in the transportation and tire industries; to be an international association dedicated to providing its members with those services necessary to enhance their success as a vital and integral part of the tire, rubber and transportation industries; and to serve the public interest.
Programs: Automotive tire service program - tia continues to offer online access to all basic level training series on the tia online university. Technicians can access the most comprehensive, up-to-date tire service training anywhere there is an internet connection. The basic level training is designed for new hires as part of their orientation and can also be used for experienced technicians in need of documented training. The self-study modules include video learning, knowledge checks, final exam and a skills demonstration form. In 2017, tia again conducted a multi-city certified ats instructor training tour. Tia continues to offer basic, certified and instructor ats training. Basic ats covers the basic principles of tires and wheels, including sizing and sidewall information; procedures for raising a vehicle using in-ground, above ground and portable lift equipment; tire and wheel assembly removal and installation; step-by-step demount, mount and inflation procedures using a center post and rim clamp tire machine; tire and wheel assembly balancing procedures and guidelines; diagnosing tire and wheel problems; and step-by-step procedures for installing one-piece and two-piece nail hole repairs in passenger and light truck tires. The certified ats program includes the tia certified automotive tire service manual. The ats manual includes: in-depth information on sidewall markings; tire size conversions; replacement guidelines; assembly removal procedures; demounting/mounting/inflating; tire balancing procedures; assembly run-out measurement; indexing; one-piece/two-piece nail hole repair guidelines and procedures; assembly installation and inspection; fastener torque procedures; and diagnosing tire problems. In 2017, tia released an update to the automotive tire service program.
conferences and trade shows - tia holds an annual tradeshow each year in las vegas. This 4 day event includes networking receptions, educational seminars along with a tradeshow held in the south hall of the las vegas convention center. Tia also holds an annual off-the-road tire conference. This 3 day event includes educational seminars, tabletop displays and networking receptions.
commercial tire service program - in 2017, tia continued to offer the certified cts technician program. Tia's basic commercial tire service (cts) training and certificate program covers the step-by-step procedures for demounting, mounting and inflating both single and multi-piece tire and rim assemblies. It also covers inspection procedures for identifying potential zipper ruptures in steel cord radial medium and light truck tires along with disc wheel and demountable rim service, maintenance and inspection procedures. Tia's certified cts program also outlines the proper procedures for servicing truck tires and wheels. The foundation of the certified cts program is the tia commercial tire service manual. The cts manual includes information on tire construction, osha regulations, osha charts, zipper rupture inspection procedures, jacking/lifting, road service guidelines, hub/stud-piloted wheel service and inspection procedures, demountable rim service and inspection procedures, single/multi-piece demount/mount/ inflation procedures, general repair guidelines, two/one-piece repair procedures, tube-type repair procedures, load/inflation tables and tire dimension/rim matching charts.