This new document, which carries a revised date of June 7, 2001, supersedes the "Industry Standards For Tire Retreading & Repairing", which carried a revised date of September 1, 1995.

The content of this new document represents a consensus of substantially all segments of the tire retreading and tire repairing industry, including, but not limited to: International Tire & Rubber Association (ITRA); Tire Association of North America (TANA); The Tread Rubber and Tire Repair Material Manufacturers Association (TRMG); Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA). **ITRA & TANA merged in 2003 and became TIA/Tire Industry of America.

The intent of this manual is to provide the reader with an understanding of many of the factors essential to the proper care and service of automobile, light truck, and medium truck tires. The warnings and cautions should not, under any circumstances, be ignored as they are real and applicable in all cases. However, the parties involved in developing and issuing these documents make no pretense that they are all inclusive; they do not eliminate the need for in-depth, hands-on training in such areas as: mounting/demounting; tire balancing; retreading/repairing; etc. Personnel performing these services should be professionally trained by persons qualified to conduct that training.

The cost for 1-5 copies is $50.00 per copy for TRIB MEMBERS which includes shipping. The cost for 6 or more copies, for TRIB MEMBERS is $35.00 per copy, plus $3.00 per copy, when shipped to individual addresses.

The cost to NON TRIB MEMBERS is $250.00 per copy, which includes shipping. (U.S.A. and Canada)

For all International orders there is a $5.00 shipping charge. Payment can be made by check (U.S. Dollars) or an International Postal Money Order. A secure order form is available for all Major Credit Cards.

The Maintenance Council/TMC offers the following: VIDEO: "Tire Pre-Trip Inspection Guidelines", item #T0280, "Tire Pre-Trip Inspection Guidelines", item T0821. These cover proper inspection of equipment and repair procedures. It also defines legally permissible and out-of-service tire conditions. Includes examples of tire wear and how to identify damaged tires. VIDEO: "Tire Repair Failure Analysis", item #T0300. This video can be used as a guide for drivers, mechanics or terminal employees, so they can learn the hidden causes behind tire repair failure, through proper analysis, as well as the latest in radial tire repair."Users Guide to Wheels and Rims", covers maintenance and installation procedures as well as disc and rim out of service conditions. The Maintenance Council, 2200 Mill Road, Alexandria, VA 22314, 703/838-1763. OnLine: www.truckline.com

**** "Radial Tire Conditions Analysis Guide", (the "Bible" of tire maintenance for fleet managers & tire professionals in both English or Spanish). They also offer a CD-ROM formatted for both PC and MAC, for use in training and presentations. Contact: The Maintenance Council/TMC, 2200 Mill Road, Alexandria, VA 22314 703/838-1763. Or call: American Trucking Associations Customer Service at 1/800/ATA-LINE. Order item #T0121 (TMC/ATA members) or T0126 (non-members). http://www.trucking.org/

**** RMA Tire Publications Catalog contains dozens of important industry-approved care and service manuals, procedural wall charts, Tire Information Service Bulletins and Retreading/Repairing Shop Bulletins.These publications are an EXTREMELY VALUABLE addition to any tire dealers or retreaders library. The information is useful for sales & service personnel, fleet managers, truck drivers, farmers, and anyone interested in the safety, care and service of automobile, light truck, truck/bus, ag and off-highway tires.Combination kits, which include various manuals,wall charts, etc., are available and may be more cost-effective for your company. For a catalog and order form call 1/800/325-5095, ext. 242. Also view and order RMA publications online: www.rma.org/publications

"Special Edition ONE Making Tires Last", the Tire Topic Magazine from Bridgestone, "Real Questions, Real Answers". Call: 1-800-543-7522, or e-mail: contact@trucktires.com

"Tire Failures and Evidence Manual" For Traffic Accident Investigation, by R. W. Rivers. Charles C. Thomas, Publisher, LTD., 2600 South First Street, Springfield, IL 62704. Price is $19.95 plus postage. (09/01)

****Tire Guides, Inc. 1101-6 South Rogers Circle, Boca Raton, FL 33487. Phone: 561/997-9229 www.tireguides.com Publishers of several guides with detailed information on tires. Tread Design Guide, Who Makes it and Where Tire Directory, are just two of their titles. For $24.95 they publish Who Retreads Tires, a list of over 5,500 Official Government Retreaders codes. Eliminates looking a code up on the DOT code site. They also have software packages.

**** "Tire & Rim Year Book". This Year Book contains all TRA Standards and related information approved for tires, rims and allied parts for ground vehicles. These Standards include tire designations; tire load ratings and dimensions; approved rim contour(s) and valve(s) for each tire size; rim contour dimensions; valve dimensions; and other data and notes necessary for tire/rim/valve interchangeability. It is offered by Tire and Rim Association, Inc. Call: (330) 666-8121, or e-mail: TireandRim@aol.com. Visit their web site: www.us-tra.org The price is $65.50 and it is offered on CD ROM.

TIA (Tire Industry Association) is committed to providing educational services that will evolve with technology. From training and certification for experienced employees to basic training for new hires, TIA has programs that can be utilized by large and small companies throughout the tire industry. TIA also offers a wide range of reference materials (including wall charts and videos, some of which is available in Spanish) and training aids to allow members to customize the training to meet their needs. Their training guide lists not only the educational services but also reference aids and materials. The following PDF lists the various services: (Download PDF, 3.67 MB).

TIA offers a "Directory of Certified Tire Service, 2001 Edition." A National Directory of Members offering commercial tire service. This directory offers specific route directions and hours of member shops offering the latest technologies in tire service. 800/426-8835. They also offer an Online directory, www.certifiedtireservice.com

TIA has created an all-inclusive publication featuring the latest news and information influencing the four major markets in the tire industry: Tire Retailing, Commercial Tire Service, Tire Retreading and Repairing and Tire & Rubber Recycling. This publication, Today's Tire Industry, is available by subscription. $60.00 domestic, and $70.00 international.

TIA has issued "Commercial Tire Service Manual" a complete collection of articles regarding such topics as safety, OSHA, zipper rupture, hub piloted wheels, stud piloted wheels, and general repair guidelines. It includes the User's Guide to Wheels & Rims. The price is, $150 for TIA members and $270 for non-members. That does not include training & certification.

Contact:
TIA (Tire Industry Association )
PO Box 37203
Louisville, KY 40233-7203
800/426-8835
E-mail: info@tireindustry.org, Web site, www.tireindustry.org

ITRA and TANA have merged. TIA (Tire Industry Association) is the newly formed association.