The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has announced the dates for the 2018 Automotive Tire Service Advanced Instructor Training Tour. These 4-day, hands-on training classes educate tire technicians on the proper safety guidelines for servicing passenger and light truck tire and wheels. Most of the classes will be held at local community and technical colleges.
- Charlotte, North Carolina: February 6th – 9th
- Louisville, Kentucky: March *
- Sarasota, Florida: April *
- Dallas, Texas: May 15th – 18th
- Long Beach, California: July *
- Denver, Colorado: August 21st – 24th
- Seattle, Washington: September 18th – 21st
- Baltimore, Maryland: October 9th – 12th
*Dates TBD
The Certified Automotive Tire Service (ATS) Program is a 300 and 400-level certification that provides in-depth and comprehensive instruction on the recommended procedures for servicing modern automobiles and light trucks. The program is designed for the professional passenger and light truck tire technician so the subjects range from the relationship between torque and -clamping force to the TPMS relearn and diagnostic procedures on domestic and import vehicles.
The course also includes an exclusive module on tire conditions analysis that uses images from TIA’s passenger and light truck tire conditions manual to educate technicians on the most likely reasons for common irregular treadwear patterns.
To register online visit the Online Registration Form.
