Tire Industry Association

The Tire Industry Association (TIA) is an international association representing all segments of the tire industry, including those 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 was formed by the July 2002 merger of the International Tire & Rubber Association (ITRA) and the Tire Association of North America (TANA). TIA’s main office is in Bowie, MD. The association has more than 6,000 current members.

When radial tires are run underinflated, there is increased sidewall flexing. This creates fatigue which can lead to a “zipper rupture” where a tremendous force of air pressure is released, leaving an even line of broken steel cords exposed, giving the appearance of an open zipper. Photo ocurtesy of TIA

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Are you paying proper respect to pressure?

April 15, 2014

It’s no secret that proper inflation pressure is the key to truck tire life and performance. When tires are overinflated, any gains in decreased rolling resistance are offset ...