3-Day Advanced Tire Forensics Class with T. J. Tennent

WHERE: Doubletree by Hilton, Chattanooga TN

WHEN: Wednesday April 6 to Friday April 8, 2022, 8am-5pm each day

COST: $275.00 for NAPARS member, $375 for non-members. 

PREREQUISITE: Attendees are encouraged to already have attended either the 2-day or 3-day basic tire class, but it's not a requirement for this one.

ACTAR CEUs are pending. We'll update that info when available.

3-days of advanced tire information from a

preeminent tire expert, building on his basic class.

T.J. retired from Bridgestone/Firestone a couple years ago, and brings a lifetime of knowledge and information to assist accident reconstructionists. Expected topics include:

1)    How to determine the root cause of a tire disablement.

2)    How to determine what order things went wrong.

3)    How to use and apply these publications to your case:

          Tire and Rim Annual Yearbook,

          Who Makes it and Where,

          Passenger and Light Truck Tire Conditions Manual,

          Radial Tire Conditions Analysis Guide.

       These manuals should be purchased before class.

4)    What to look for and document at the accident scene.

5)    What tire related information to include in your report.

Attendees are encouraged to bring notebooks.

Attendees will be on their own for meals. There are loads of restaurants in and around the hotel.

The Doubletree by Hilton, 407 Chestnut St., Chattanooga TN 37402 has offered a group rate of $135/night (plus tax) for folks who want to stay right where the class is. Their website for more details on the area and amenities is: www.Chattanooga.DoubleTree.com 

We suggest you call to make your reservations: (423) 756-5150 and press option 1. Provide the reservations desk with the arrival date and group name NAPARS-Tire Class

Hotel parking: Valet $22, Self $18, and daily event $5.

T.J. recently published "The Collision Reconstructionist's Essential Tire Guide, How to Identify and Document Crucial Tire-Related Evidence". Write to TJ for your copy. 

Passenger and Light Truck Tire Conditions Manual This clear, easy-to-read manual will assist everyone who wishes to expand their knowledge of the potential causes of different tire conditions. This is the book used by engineers in virtually every tire manufacturing company. Click here to visit TIA's store

In class, T.J. also refers to The Tire and Rim Association Annual Yearbook which contains TRA Standards and related information for tires, rims, and allied parts for ground vehicles. Get your copy here: http://www.us-tra.org/publications.html

As a warm-up, members can watch the 2-hour presentation on tires that he gave for our 2020 Virtual Conference. It is located in the Reference Library, under the Conference tab.