That forecast falls below 2005’s 1.9% shipment growth rate, RMA said. If the prediction holds, it will mark the fourth consecutive year that shipments increased.

(Akron/Tire Review) RMA says that continued economic growth will lead to a 1.7% boost in tread rubber shipments for truck tire retreads through the end of this year.
That forecast falls below 2005’s 1.9% shipment growth rate, RMA said. If the prediction holds, it will mark the fourth consecutive year that shipments increased.