Scott Blair, TIA-certified ATS and TPMS instructor, now offers onsite training for tire technicians, managers, owners and salespeople.
The two-day program includes 19 modules, including sections on RMA tire repair standards, ALI lift guide, mounting/demounting to prevent TPMS sensor damage, tire/wheel balancing techniques, RIST procedures for proper wheel-to-hub installation, load/inflation calculations, plus-sizing tire diameter and air pressure adjustment calculations, and more.
Additionally, Blair said he provides “a proprietary wheel training program that extends beyond the TIA program into aftermarket applications for non-OE tires, custom wheels and fasteners.”
“Whether they sell custom wheels or not, tire dealers and auto service shops need this training due to the fact that they have to remove them to repair or service the vehicle, which increases the risk of a wheel-off if your technician is not properly trained in reinstalling the aftermarket tire and wheel assembly,” Blair said.
The former Tire Review columnist is also a SEMA Custom Wheel & Tire Specialist, and helped write the original SEMA (Z5) exam. He can be reached at 251-377-6724.