Specialty Tires of America (STA) has manufactured quality American-made tires since 1915, building over a century of tire manufacturing excellence through commitment to providing customers with quality products manufactured by dedicated American craftsmen. Operating two manufacturing plants in Indiana, Pennsylvania and Unicoi, Tennessee, STA employs over 700 Americans who take pride in producing quality products at competitive prices. The company specializes in short manufacturing production runs with reduced order lead times and quick customer response, serving diverse specialized markets with fully integrated radial and bias-ply tire production capabilities.
STA offers comprehensive tire solutions for light aircraft, agricultural equipment, industrial handling equipment, mining operations, light trucks, commercial vehicles, military applications, and off-the-road equipment. Their aircraft division stands as the only tire manufacturer producing exclusively in the United States, offering the most complete line of general aviation tires including Air Trac® for single-engine piston aircraft with unique narrow-ribbed, oval design for soft field applications, and Aero Classic® for warbirds, DC-3s, and Beech 18s. The American Farmer® agricultural line serves tractors and farm equipment, while Mining Special tires feature specialized tread compounds for mining and materials industry applications.
STA maintains competitive positioning through unbeatable durability and performance capabilities utilizing proprietary tire manufacturing methods that ensure longevity and safety across all products. The company builds hundreds of classic truck tire designs including bias-ply styles for restored heavy haulers, while serving passenger cars, SUVs, motorcycles, and specialty equipment applications. With fully integrated manufacturing capabilities and focus on quick customer response, STA continues advancing American tire technology while delivering reliable solutions for specialized applications requiring superior performance, durability, and precision manufacturing standards. Their century-long commitment to American manufacturing excellence ensures dependable tire solutions across challenging operational environments demanding exceptional quality and reliability.