WASHINGTON-The tire industry suffered a 6.6-percent decrease in original equipment and replacement shipments in 2001 because of the economic recession and consumer uncertainty after the events of Sept. 11, and recovery isn´t expected until at least next year.
Recession drags down tire shipments
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