Who We Are

The Tire Industry Association (TIA), established in 1921, is international non-profit association representing all segments of the tire industry, including companies that manufacture, repair, recycle, sell, service or use new or retreaded tires, and also those suppliers or individuals who furnish equipment, material or services to the industry. TIA is the leading advocate as well as instructor in technical training of tire service technicians.

Our Mission

The mission of TIA is to promote tire safety through training and education, to act as the principal advocate in government affairs and to enhance the image and professionalism of the industry so that our member businesses may be more successful. TIA has members from all 50 states and around the globe.

Training

Tire safety starts with trained technicians. From hands-on training and certification for experienced technicians, to basic online training for new hires, TIA offers programs that can be used by large and small companies alike.

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Benefits of Being a Member

Joining TIA makes you part of a community that offers professional development, tire technician training, networking and government advocacy. In short, TIA is about helping its members succeed.

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TIA serves as a daily watchdog for federal and state legislation affecting tire dealers and the tire industry.

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Whether its help finding a certified tire dealer, OSHA mount/demount and rim matching charts, best management practices, government directories or something else, TIA is the go-to resource for the entire tire industry.

Consumer Safety

TIA’s consumer safety videos are designed to educate motorists on the proper maintenance guidelines for passenger and light truck tires and tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS).
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Tire Safety Starts With Inspection
Tire Safety Starts With Tire Selection
Tire Safety Starts With Tire Registration
Tire Safety Starts With Tire Repair
Tire Safety Starts With TPMS
Tire Safety Starts With Winter Tires
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Latest News

TIA Announces Lineup of Educational Sessions for 2025 OTR Tire Conference

BOWIE, Md. –The Tire Industry Association (TIA) is excited to unveil an impressive agenda for the upcoming 2025 Off-the-Road Tire Conference, set to take place from February 19-22, 2025, at the Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino in San Juan. This year’s event promises to be a landmark gathering, focusing on the advancement of knowledge and collaboration within the global off-the-road tire community.

TIA to Present Six Educational Sessions at 2024 GTE/SEMA Show

BOWIE, Md. – This fall, the Tire Industry Association (TIA) will offer six exclusive educational sessions during the Global Tire Expo (GTE) – Powered by TIA/SEMA Show. In addition, TIA’s incoming President, Debra Hamlin, will join a special SEMA panel discussion aimed at providing business owners and executives with the tools to develop confident and assertive leadership within the automotive aftermarket sector.

TIA Elects Five New Board Members

BOWIE – The Tire Industry Association (TIA) is pleased to announce the election of four members to its Board of Directors for the 2024-2027 term and the appointment of one member to fill a vacant position for the 2024-2025 term.

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