After reviewing RMA's comments, TIA is opposed to using the term “remanufactured” in any information about retreads. In TIA’s opinion, “remanufactured” tires are a type of retreaded tire and are therefore already covered by the guides. If a new definition is required for consumers, TIA suggests that instead of using “remanufactured” that the FTC say, “Any tire that is manufactured in the retread process which includes “top tread” (or shoulder to shoulder), “full tread” and “bead to bead” retreads. TIA fears the term “remanufactured” causes great confusion and therefore believes it should be avoided.

This is in line with the battle we (then the National Tire Dealer and Retreaders Association - NTDRA) waged in the early 90's about the term "New-Treads" or "Nu-Treads" causing confusion to the public.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.

Thank you.

Becky MacDicken
Director of Government Affairs
Tire Industry Association
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