Titan International (TWI) 10-K 20 Feb 14 2013 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information Document (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Feb. 12, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Document Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'TITAN INTERNATIONAL INC	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000899751	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'No	'	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'	'
Entity Public Float	'	'	$857,000,000
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	53,570,206	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'	'
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-13	'	'
Document Type	'10-K	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY	'	'

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_OPE

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Net sales	$2,163,595		$1,820,678		$1,486,998
Cost of sales	1,868,405		1,526,539		1,254,890
Gross profit	295,190		294,139		232,108
Selling, general & administrative expenses	167,371		126,157		85,917
Research and development expenses	11,165		7,148		4,228
Royalty expense	14,259		12,260		9,790
Supply agreement termination income	0		-26,134		0
Income from operations	102,395		174,708		132,173
Interest expense	-47,120		-27,658		-25,259
Convertible debt conversion charge	-7,273		0		-16,135
Loss on senior note repurchase	-22,734		0		0
Noncash Titan Europe gain	0		26,700		0
Gain on earthquake insurance recovery	22,451		0		0
Gain on acquisition	0		11,678		285
Other income	7,015		6,823		4,831
Income before income taxes	54,734		192,251		95,895
Provision for income taxes	25,047		86,613		37,759
Net income	29,687		105,638		58,136
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	-5,518		-1,593		-16
Net income attributable to Titan	$35,205		$107,231		$58,152
Earnings per common share:	'		'		'
Basic (in dollars per share)	$0.66	[1]	$2.47	[1]	$1.40
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$0.64	[1]	$2.05	[1]	$1.18
Average common shares outstanding:	'		'		'
Basic (in shares)	53,039		43,380		41,657
Diluted (in shares)	59,522		54,662		53,144
Dividends declared per common share:	$0.02		$0.02		$0.02
[1]	(d)As a result of changes in outstanding share balances and dilution factors, year-end per share amounts do not agree to the sum of the quarters.

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_COM

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Net Income	$29,687	$105,638	$58,136
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net of tax of $0, $1,018, and $2,208, respectively	-3	1,733	4,009
Noncash Titan Europe gain, net of tax of $0, $9,492, and $0, respectively	0	-17,208	0
Currency translation adjustment, net	-24,287	-7,191	-12,833
Pension liability adjustments, net of tax of $(8,700), $207, and $4,583, respectively	14,749	-642	-7,709
Comprehensive income	20,146	82,330	41,603
Net comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	-9,734	-2,007	-16
Comprehensive income attributable to Titan	$29,880	$84,337	$41,619

Parenthetical

(Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments, tax	$0	$1,018	$2,208
Noncash Titan Europe Plc gain, tax	0	9,492	0
Pension liaiblity adjustments, tax	($8,700)	$207	$4,583

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$189,360	$189,114
Restricted cash	14,268	0
Accounts receivable (net of allowance of $5,287 and $5,130, respectively)	263,053	297,798
Inventories	384,920	366,385
Deferred income taxes	41,931	50,558
Prepaid and other current assets	114,346	92,268
Total current assets	1,007,878	996,123
Property, plant and equipment, net	638,807	568,344
Goodwill	42,075	24,941
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross, Noncurrent	2,772	8,383
Other assets	129,699	112,444
Total assets	1,821,231	1,710,235
Current liabilities	'	'
Short-term Debt	75,061	145,801
Accounts payable	176,719	180,065
Other current liabilities	134,791	141,214
Total current liabilities	386,571	467,080
Long-term debt	497,694	441,438
Deferred income taxes	60,985	62,259
Other long-term liabilities	77,945	107,096
Total liabilities	1,023,195	1,077,873
Titan stockholders' equity	'	'
Common stock (no par, 120,000,000 shares authorized, 55,253,092 and 50,350,048 issued, respectively)	0	0
Additional paid-in capital	558,637	507,199
Retained earnings	207,541	173,407
Treasury stock (at cost, 1,692,220 and 1,787,844 shares, respectively)	-15,586	-16,445
Treasury stock reserved for deferred compensation	-1,075	-1,075
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-61,794	-56,469
Total Titan stockholders' equity	687,723	606,617
Noncontrolling interests	110,313	25,745
Total equity	798,036	632,362
Total liabilities and equity	$1,821,231	$1,710,235

Parentheticals

(Parentheticals) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Assets [Abstract]	'	'
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current	$5,287,000	$5,130,000
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]	'	'
Common Stock, No Par Value	$0	$0
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	120,000,000	120,000,000
Treasury Stock, Shares	1,692,220	1,787,844
Common Stock, Shares, Issued	55,253,092	50,350,048

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CHA

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (USD $)	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional paid-in capital [Member]	Retained earnings [Member]	Treasury stock [Member]	Treasury stock reserved for deferred compensation [Member]	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Member]	Parent [Member]	Noncontrolling interest [Member]
In Thousands, except Share data	USD ($)		USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)
Balance, Beginning at Dec. 31, 2010	$272,031	'	$300,570	$9,744	($19,324)	($1,917)	($17,042)	$272,031	$0
Balance, Beginning (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2010	'	35,366,727	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	58,136	'	'	58,152	'	'	'	58,152	-16
Currency translation adjustment	-12,833	'	'	'	'	'	-12,833	-12,833	'
Pension liability adjustments, net of tax	-7,709	'	'	'	'	'	-7,709	-7,709	'
Noncash Titan Europe Plc gain, net of tax	0	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Unrealized gain on investments, net of tax	4,009	'	'	'	'	'	4,009	4,009	'
Dividends on common stock	-843	'	'	-843	'	'	'	-843	'
Note conversion	73,909	'	73,909	'	'	'	'	73,909	'
Note conversion (in shares)	'	6,617,709	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Exercise of stock options	524	'	-98	'	622	'	'	524	'
Exercise of stock options (in shares)	'	69,375	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Acquisitions	4,491	'	1,708	'	1,127	'	'	2,835	1,656
Acquisitions (in shares)	'	125,524	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Capital contribution from noncontrolling interest	0	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation	2,392	'	2,392	'	'	'	'	2,392	'
Tax benefit related to stock-based compensation	706	'	706	'	'	'	'	706	'
Deferred compensation transactions	1,530	'	846	'	'	684	'	1,530	'
Issuance of treasury stock under 401(k) plan	536	'	299	'	237	'	'	536	'
Issuance of treasury stock under 401(k) plan (in shares)	'	26,346	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Balance, Ending at Dec. 31, 2011	396,879	'	380,332	67,053	-17,338	-1,233	-33,575	395,239	1,640
Balance, Ending (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2011	'	42,205,681	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	105,638	'	'	107,231	'	'	'	107,231	-1,593
Currency translation adjustment	-7,191	'	'	'	'	'	-6,777	-6,777	-414
Pension liability adjustments, net of tax	-642	'	'	'	'	'	-642	-642	'
Noncash Titan Europe Plc gain, net of tax	-17,208	'	'	'	'	'	-17,208	-17,208	'
Unrealized gain on investments, net of tax	1,733	'	'	'	'	'	1,733	1,733	'
Dividends on common stock	-877	'	'	-877	'	'	'	-877	'
Note conversion	0	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Exercise of stock options	934	'	288	'	646	'	'	934	'
Exercise of stock options (in shares)	'	71,910	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Acquisitions	148,154	'	121,813	'	'	'	'	121,813	26,341
Acquisitions (in shares)	'	6,257,051	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Capital contribution from noncontrolling interest	0	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Consolidated joint venture	-229	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-229
Stock-based compensation	4,087	'	4,087	'	'	'	'	4,087	'
Tax benefit related to stock-based compensation	184	'	184	'	'	'	'	184	'
Deferred compensation transactions	312	'	154	'	'	158	'	312	'
Issuance of treasury stock under 401(k) plan	588	'	341	'	247	'	'	588	'
Issuance of treasury stock under 401(k) plan (in shares)	'	27,562	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Balance, Ending at Dec. 31, 2012	632,362	'	507,199	173,407	-16,445	-1,075	-56,469	606,617	25,745
Balance, Ending (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2012	'	48,562,204	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	29,687	'	'	35,205	'	'	'	35,205	-5,518
Currency translation adjustment	-24,287	'	'	'	'	'	-20,071	-20,071	-4,216
Pension liability adjustments, net of tax	14,749	'	'	'	'	'	14,749	14,749	'
Noncash Titan Europe Plc gain, net of tax	0	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Unrealized gain on investments, net of tax	-3	'	'	'	'	'	-3	-3	'
Dividends on common stock	-1,071	'	'	-1,071	'	'	'	-1,071	'
Note conversion	45,903	'	45,903	'	'	'	'	45,903	'
Note conversion (in shares)	'	4,903,044	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Exercise of stock options	1,001	'	459	'	542	'	'	1,001	'
Exercise of stock options (in shares)	-60,418	60,417	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Acquisitions	14,710	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	14,710
Capital contribution from noncontrolling interest	79,592	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	79,592
Stock-based compensation	4,815	'	4,815	'	'	'	'	4,815	'
Tax benefit related to stock-based compensation	-68	'	-68	'	'	'	'	-68	'
Issuance of treasury stock under 401(k) plan	646	'	329	'	317	'	'	646	'
Issuance of treasury stock under 401(k) plan (in shares)	'	35,207	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Balance, Ending at Dec. 31, 2013	$798,036	'	$558,637	$207,541	($15,586)	($1,075)	($61,794)	$687,723	$110,313
Balance, Ending (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2013	'	53,560,872	'	'	'	'	'	'	'

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CAS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'	'
Net Income	$29,687	$105,638	$58,136
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used for operating activities:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	80,622	54,095	44,908
Amortization of debt premium	-2,369	0	0
Deferred income tax provision	-4,004	17,170	-449
Realized gain on investments	0	0	-1,588
Convertible debt conversion charge	7,273	0	16,135
Loss on senior note repurchase	22,734	0	0
Gain on earthquake insurance recovery	-22,451	0	0
Noncash Titan Europe gain	0	-26,700	0
Supply agreement termination income	0	-26,134	0
Stock-based compensation	4,815	4,087	2,392
Excess tax benefit from stock options exercised	68	-184	-706
Proceeds from Insurance Settlement, Operating Activities	35,808	0	0
Issuance of treasury stock under 401(k) plan	646	588	536
Gain on acquisition	0	-11,678	-285
(Increase) decrease in assets:	'	'	'
Accounts receivable	26,417	35,839	-105,619
Inventories	-30,280	23,917	-55,607
Prepaid and other current assets	-39,825	-25,229	-2,214
Other assets	1,960	6,987	1,134
Increase (decrease) in liabilities:	'	'	'
Accounts payable	9,479	-44,542	44,991
Other current liabilities	-556	7,839	9,192
Other liabilities	-3,375	8,475	-6,530
Net cash provided by operating activities	116,649	130,168	4,426
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'	'
Capital expenditures	-80,131	-65,740	-35,744
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	-95,681	780	-99,118
Additional equity investment in Wheels India	-8,017	0	0
Purchases of marketable securities	0	0	-30,000
Sales of marketable securities	0	0	31,586
Increase in restricted cash	14,473	0	0
Insurance proceeds	2,879	0	0
Other	2,344	1,066	2,473
Net cash used for investing activities	-193,079	-63,894	-130,803
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'	'
Proceeds from borrowings	745,313	8,838	0
Repurchase of senior unsecured notes	-558,360	0	-1,064
Payment on debt	-200,721	-20,811	-8,856
Term loan borrowing	43,391	8,333	25,879
Convertible note conversion	-14,090	0	0
Capital contribution from noncontrolling interest	79,592	0	0
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	1,001	934	524
Excess of tax benefit from stock options exercised	-68	184	706
Payment of financing fees	-12,332	-1,275	0
Dividends paid	-1,046	-845	-809
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	82,680	-4,642	16,380
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	-6,004	-1,688	-333
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	246	59,944	-110,330
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	189,114	129,170	239,500
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	189,360	189,114	129,170
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]	'	'	'
Interest paid	41,875	27,192	24,818
Income taxes paid	59,360	86,587	30,807
Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Issuance of common stock for Titan Europe Plc acquisition	14,710	148,154	4,491
Issuance of common stock for convertible debt payment	45,903	0	73,909
Titan Europe [Member]	'	'	'
Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Issuance of common stock for Titan Europe Plc acquisition	'	$121,813	$0

DESCRIPTION_OF_BUSINESS_AND_SI

DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract]	'
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	'
	DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
	Business
	Titan International, Inc. and its subsidiaries (Titan or the Company) are leading manufacturers of wheels, tires and undercarriage systems and components for off-highway vehicles used in the agricultural, earthmoving/construction and consumer segments.  Titan manufactures both wheels and tires for the majority of these market applications, allowing the Company to provide the value-added service of delivering complete wheel and tire assemblies.  The Company offers a broad range of products that are manufactured in relatively short production runs to meet the specifications of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and/or the requirements of aftermarket customers.
	Principles of consolidation
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly- and majority-owned subsidiaries.  Investments in publicly traded entities of less than 20% and those that Titan does not exercise significant influence over are carried at fair value in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 320 Investments – Debt and Equity Securities. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
	Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
	The Company carries its accounts receivable at their face amounts less an allowance for doubtful accounts. An allowance for uncollectible receivables is recorded based upon known bad debt risks and past loss history. Actual collection experience may differ from the current estimate of net receivables.
	Inventories
	Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market.  At December 31, 2013, approximately 12% of the Company's inventories were valued under the last-in, first out (LIFO) method. The majority of steel material inventory and related work-in-process and finished goods are accounted for under the LIFO method.  The remaining inventories were valued under the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method or average cost method. Market value is estimated based on current selling prices.  Estimated provisions are established for slow-moving and obsolete inventory.
	Deferred financing costs
	Deferred financing costs are costs incurred in connection with the Company’s revolving credit facility, 6.875% senior secured notes and 5.625% convertible senior subordinated notes. The deferred financing costs associated with each of the debt facilities are being amortized over the life of the debt.  Amortization of deferred financing costs for the debt facilities approximates the effective interest rate method.
	Fixed assets
	Property, plant and equipment have been recorded at cost.  Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives of the related assets:
		Years
	Building and improvements	25 - 40
	Machinery and equipment	20-Oct
	Tools, dies and molds	9-Apr
	Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred.  When property, plant and equipment are retired or otherwise disposed of, the related cost and accumulated depreciation are eliminated, and any gain or loss on disposition is included in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
	Interest is capitalized on fixed asset projects which are constructed over a period of time.  The amount of interest capitalized is determined by applying a weighted average interest rate to the average amount of accumulated expenditures for the asset during the period.  The interest rate used is based on the rates applicable to borrowings outstanding during the period.
	Fair value of financial instruments
	The Company records all financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, notes receivable, accounts payable, other accruals and notes payable at cost, which approximates fair value due to their short term or stated rates.  Investments in marketable equity securities are recorded at fair value.  The 6.875% senior secured notes due 2020 (senior secured notes due 2020) and 5.625% convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017 (convertible notes) are carried at cost of $400.0 million and $60.2 million at December 31, 2013, respectively. The fair value of these notes at December 31, 2013, as obtained through independent pricing sources, was approximately $418.0 million for the senior secured notes due 2020 and approximately $102.2 million for the convertible notes.
	Impairment of fixed assets
	The Company reviews fixed assets to assess recoverability from future operations whenever events and circumstances indicate that the carrying values may not be recoverable.  Impairment losses are recognized in operating results when expected undiscounted future cash flows are less than the carrying value of the asset.  Impairment losses are measured as the excess of the carrying value of the asset over the discounted expected future cash flows or the estimated fair value of the asset.
	Equity method investments
	The Company had an equity method investment of $44.5 million in Wheels India Limited as of December 31, 2013, representing a 41.7% ownership. This equity method investment is included in Other Assets in the consolidated balance sheets. The value of this investment based on the December 31, 2013 market price was $52.9 million. The Company assesses the carrying value of its equity method investments whenever events and circumstances indicate that the carrying values may not be recoverable. Investment write-downs, if necessary, are recognized in operating results when expected undiscounted future cash flows are less than the carrying value of the asset. These write-downs, if any, are measured as the excess of the carrying value of the asset over the discounted expected future cash flows or the estimated fair value of the asset.
	Foreign currency translation
	The financial statements of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries are translated to United States currency in accordance with ASC 830 Foreign Currency Matters.  Assets and liabilities are translated to United States dollars at period-end exchange rates.  Income and expense items are translated at average rates of exchange prevailing during the period.  Translation adjustments are included in “Accumulated other comprehensive loss” in stockholders’ equity.  Gains and losses that result from foreign currency transactions are included in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
	Impairment of goodwill
	The Company reviews goodwill for impairment during the fourth quarter of each annual reporting period, and whenever events and circumstances indicate that the carrying values may not be recoverable.
	Revenue recognition
	The Company records sales revenue when products are shipped to customers and both title and the risks and rewards of ownership are transferred.  Provisions are established for sales returns and uncollectible accounts based on historical experience.  Should trends change, adjustments would be necessary to the estimated provisions.
	Cost of sales
	Cost of sales is comprised primarily of direct materials and supplies consumed in the manufacturing of the Company’s products, as well as manufacturing labor, depreciation expense and overhead expense necessary to acquire and convert the purchased materials and supplies into a finished product.  Cost of sales also includes all purchasing, receiving, inspection, internal transfers, and related distribution costs.
	Selling, general and administrative expense
	Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expense is comprised primarily of sales commissions, marketing expense, selling and administrative wages, information system costs, legal fees, bank charges, professional fees, depreciation and amortization expense on non-manufacturing assets, and other administrative items.
	Research and development expense
	Research and development (R&D) expenses are expensed as incurred.  R&D costs were $11.2 million, $7.1 million and $4.2 million for the years of 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.  The higher R&D costs recorded during 2013 primarily resulted from inclusion of R&D expenses of recently acquired facilities.
	Advertising
	Advertising expenses are included in SG&A expense and are expensed as incurred.  Advertising costs were approximately $2 million for each of the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011.
	Warranty costs
	The Company provides limited warranties on workmanship on its products in all market segments.  The provision for estimated warranty costs is made in the period when such costs become probable and is based on past warranty experience.  See Note 11 for additional information.
	Income taxes
	Deferred income tax provisions are determined using the liability method whereby deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized based upon temporary differences between the financial statement and income tax basis of assets and liabilities.  The Company assesses the realizability of its deferred tax asset positions to determine if a valuation allowance is necessary. In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, the Company considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. The Company considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, and tax planning strategies in making this assessment.
	Earnings per share
	Basic earnings per share (EPS) is computed by dividing consolidated net earnings by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding.  Diluted EPS is computed by dividing adjusted consolidated net earnings by the sum of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and the weighted average number of potential common shares outstanding.  Potential common shares consist of outstanding options under the Company’s stock compensation plans and the conversion of the Company’s 5.625% convertible senior subordinated notes.
	Cash and cash equivalents
	The Company considers short-term debt securities with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The cash in the Company's U.S. banks is not fully insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The Company had $121.7 million and $84.8 million of cash in foreign bank accounts at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The Company's cash in its foreign bank accounts is not insured.
	Environmental liabilities
	Environmental expenditures that relate to current operations are expensed or capitalized as appropriate.  Expenditures that relate to an existing condition caused by past operations and that do not contribute to current or future revenue are expensed.  Liabilities are recorded when environmental assessments and/or remedial efforts are probable and can be reasonably estimated.
	Stock-based compensation
	At December 31, 2013, the Company has one stock-based compensation plan, which is described in Note 28.  Compensation expense for stock-based compensation is recognized over the requisite service period at the estimated fair value of the award at the grant date.  The Company granted 60,000, 45,000, and 492,500 stock options in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The Company granted 225,750, 293,000, and 0 restricted stock awards in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Reclassification
	Certain amounts from prior years have been reclassified to conform to the current year’s presentation.
	Use of estimates
	The policies utilized by the Company in the preparation of the financial statements conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and require management to make estimates, assumptions and judgments that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual amounts could differ from these estimates and assumptions.

ACQUISITIONS

ACQUISITIONS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
ACQUISITIONS	'
	ACQUISITIONS
	Acquisition of Voltyre-Prom
	On October 4, 2013, Titan in partnership with One Equity Partners (OEP) and the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) closed the acquisition of an 85% interest in Voltyre-Prom, a leading producer of agricultural and industrial tires in Volgograd, Russia, for approximately $94.1 million, which includes the assumption of debt. Titan is acting as operating partner with responsibility for Voltyre-Prom's daily operations on behalf of the consortium of which Titan holds a 30% interest. This acquisition expands Titan's footprint into the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) region. The fair value of the consideration transferred and noncontrolling interests exceeded the fair value of the identified assets acquired less liabilities assumed. Therefore, goodwill of $21.0 million was recorded on the transaction, which is not expected to be deductible for tax purposes. An initial noncontrolling interest of $14.5 million, representing the 15% not owned by the partnership, was recorded at the acquisition date. In January 2014, the partnership of Titan, OEP, and RDIF purchased an additional 14% to bring the total Voltyre-Prom ownership to 99%. The Company continues to evaluate the preliminary purchase price allocation, primarily the value of certain deferred taxes and goodwill, and may revise the purchase price allocation in future periods as these estimates are finalized.
	The purchase price allocation of the Voltyre-Prom acquisition consisted of the following
	(in thousands):
	Cash	$	80
	Accounts receivable	5,596
	Inventories	3,807
	Deferred income taxes - current asset	253
	Prepaid & other current assets	1,881
	Goodwill	21,002
	Property, plant & equipment	79,255
	Other assets	17,615
	Accounts payable	(715		)
	Other current liabilities	(4,152		)
	Deferred income taxes - noncurrent liability	(15,989		)
	Noncontrolling interests	(14,542		)
	Net assets acquired	$	94,091
	Acquisition of Titan Europe Plc.
	On October 31, 2012, Titan acquired over 97% of the outstanding stock of Titan Europe Plc (Titan Europe) and in December 2012, the remaining 3% interest was acquired. Titan Europe is an international engineering group which designs and manufactures wheels, undercarriage components and assemblies for tracked and wheeled "off-road vehicles". The Titan Europe acquisition allowed the Company to expand its global presence and expand its product line. Prior to the acquisition, Titan held a 21.8% ownership percentage in Titan Europe. Titan Europe shareholders received one share of new Titan common stock for every 11 Titan Europe shares held. A total of 6,257,051 new shares of Titan were issued with a value of $121.8 million. In addition, Titan paid cash of $5.6 million for option payouts and partial shares. Titan's previous investment in Titan Europe had a fair value on the acquisition date of $31.7 million based on Titan Europe's stock price on the AIM market in London. Total consideration including the value of stock issued, cash payments, and the fair value of previously held Titan Europe shares totaled $159.1 million. A gain of $26.7 million was recorded on Titan's previously held interest in Titan Europe which was recorded as Noncash Titan Europe Plc gain in the consolidated statement of operations. This gain was previously recorded in other comprehensive income.
	The purchase price was allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their fair values. Inventory was valued using the comparative sales method. Real and personal property was valued at fair value.
	The purchase price allocation of the Titan Europe acquisition consisted of the following
	(in thousands):
	Cash	$	39,122
	Accounts receivable	128,585
	Inventories	178,407
	Deferred income taxes - current asset	22,068
	Prepaid & other current assets	21,745
	Earthquake insurance receivable	17,024
	Property, plant & equipment	217,309
	Investment in Wheels India Limited	36,804
	Other assets	8,414
	Short term debt	(96,822		)
	Accounts payable	(142,752		)
	Other current liabilities	(56,391		)
	Long term debt	(158,183		)
	Deferred income taxes - noncurrent liability	(12,636		)
	Other noncurrent liabilities	(31,874		)
	Net assets acquired	$	170,820
	The purchase price allocation has changed from that reported in the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, and the 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2013. Titan Europe's wheel manufacturing facility in Finale Emilia, Italy experienced damage from an earthquake in May 2012, prior to Titan's acquisition of Titan Europe.  The plant was closed for production during initial remedial work. This resulted in a limited transfer of production to other facilities within Titan Europe as well as sourcing product from facilities in the U.S. owned by Titan and competitors.  In the second quarter of 2013, Titan received a final insurance settlement payment of $38.7 million. As a result of this information, Titan has recorded an earthquake insurance receivable of $17.0 million, decreased the current deferred income taxes by $5.3 million, and recorded a bargain purchase gain of $11.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2012.
	Acquisition of Goodyear's Latin American Farm Tire Business
	On April 1, 2011, Titan closed on the acquisition of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company's (Goodyear) Latin American farm tire business for approximately $98.6 million U.S. dollars. The transaction includes Goodyear's Sao Paulo, Brazil manufacturing plant, property, equipment; inventories; a licensing agreement that allows Titan to sell Goodyear-brand farm tires in Latin America until 2018; and extends the North American licensing agreement until 2018.
	The purchase price was allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their fair values. Inventory was valued using the comparative sales method. Real and personal property was valued at fair value. The excess of the purchase price over the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed was reflected as goodwill. The goodwill was allocated to the agricultural segment and is not expected to be deductible for tax purposes.
	The purchase price allocation of the Latin American farm tire business consisted of the following
	(in thousands):
	Cash	$	1,018
	Inventories	14,562
	Deferred income taxes - current asset	2,948
	Prepaid & other current assets	4,929
	Property, plant & equipment	108,905
	Goodwill	14,484
	Other assets	39,263
	Other current liabilities	(21,127		)
	Deferred income taxes - noncurrent liability	(25,521		)
	Other noncurrent liabilities	(40,823		)
	Net assets acquired	$	98,638
	The purchase price allocation has changed from that reported in the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011. In the first quarter of 2012, after filing the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, Titan became aware of information related to the classification of the Latin American business for U.S. tax purposes. In the second quarter of 2012, Titan became aware of additional information related to this acquisition. As a result of this information, which was available at the time of acquisition, Titan concluded that there were errors in the original accounting for the acquisition. Titan has concluded that the impact of these errors is immaterial to the consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, and therefore the correction of these errors were recorded as of January 1, 2012. The correction of these errors impacted the following areas: an increase in current deferred income tax asset of $2.9 million, a decrease in goodwill of $8.4 million, and a decrease in noncurrent deferred income tax liability of $5.5 million. As a result of currency exchange rate differences, the January 1, 2012 recorded decrease in goodwill was $7.3 million, with a $1.1 million offset in currency translation adjustment.
	Pro forma financial information
	The following unaudited pro forma financial information gives effect to the acquisition of Titan Europe Plc and Goodyear's Latin American farm tire business as if the acquisitions had taken place on January 1, 2011. The pro forma financial information for Titan Europe Plc was derived from the historical accounting records of Titan Europe. The Titan Europe results were adjusted for US GAAP differences and to reflect additional depreciation. The pro forma financial information for the Sao Paulo, Brazil manufacturing facility was derived from The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company's historical accounting records. These amounts have been calculated by adjusting the historical results of the Sao Paulo, Brazil facility to reflect the additional depreciation and the amortization of the prepaid royalty discount and supply agreement liability assuming the fair value adjustments had taken place.
	Pro forma financial information is as follows (in thousands, except per share data):
		2012			2011
	Net sales	$	2,423,724		$	2,295,791
	Net income	86,906			92,278
Net income attributable to Titan	88,499			92,294
Basic earnings per share	$	1.78		$	1.93
Diluted earnings per share	1.53			1.63
The pro forma information is presented for illustrative purposes only and may not be indicative of the results that would have been obtained had the acquisition actually occurred on January 1, 2011, nor is it necessarily indicative of Titan's future consolidated results of operations or financial position. No pro forma information is presented for 2013 as both acquisitions were included in the consolidated results for the full year.

RESTRICTED_CASH_Notes

RESTRICTED CASH (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
RESTRICTED CASH [Abstract]	'
Restricted Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	RESTRICTED CASH
	Restricted cash at December 31, 2013 and 2012, consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
		2013		2012
	Restricted cash	$	14,268	$	—
	At December 31, 2013, the Company had restricted cash of $14.3 million. This restricted cash was on deposit for the purchase of the remaining 15% of Voltyre-Prom. Approximately $10 million of this restricted cash was used for the purchase of additional Voltyre-Prom shares in January 2014. See note 2 for additional information.

ACCOUNTS_RECEIVABLE

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Receivables [Abstract]	'
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE	'
	ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
	Accounts receivable at December 31, 2013 and 2012, consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
		2013			2012
	Accounts receivable	$	268,340		$	302,928
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	(5,287		)	(5,130		)
	Accounts receivable, net	$	263,053		$	297,798
	As of December 31, 2012, the Company had a receivable factoring facility at an Italian subsidiary. At December 31, 2012, the amounts available and utilized under this facility were $14.5 million and $4.9 million, respectively. The amount utilized was included in accounts receivable and other current liabilities. The balances outstanding were collected in 2013, and the Company had no receivable factoring arrangements at December 31, 2013.

INVENTORIES

INVENTORIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
INVENTORIES	'
	INVENTORIES
	Inventories at December 31, 2013 and 2012, consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
		2013			2012
	Raw material	$	130,403		$	153,308
	Work-in-process	54,190			69,030
	Finished goods	208,821			154,785
		393,414			377,123
	Adjustment to LIFO basis	(8,494		)	(10,738		)
		$	384,920		$	366,385
	If the Company were to liquidate the December 31, 2013 balance of LIFO basis inventory, it would pay tax of $3.1 million. If the Company would have liquidated the December 31, 2012 balance of LIFO basis inventory, it would have paid tax of $4.7 million.

PREPAID_AND_OTHER_CURRENT_ASSE

PREPAID AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Prepaid and Other Current Assets [Abstract]	'
PREPAID AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS	'
	PREPAID AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS
	Prepaid and other current assets at December 31, 2013 and 2012, consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
		2013		2012
	Prepaid income taxes	$	48,527	$	15,298
	Prepaid supplies	30,212		26,616
	Value added tax	9,761		4,114
	Prepaid royalty	5,642		4,985
	Duty receivable	4,777		—
	Prepaid deposits	3,748		8,824
	Prepaid insurance	3,281		4,576
	Earthquake insurance receivable	—		17,128
	Other	8,398		10,727
		$	114,346	$	92,268

PROPERTY_PLANT_AND_EQUIPMENT_N

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT	'
	PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
	Property, plant and equipment at December 31, 2013 and 2012, consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
		2013			2012
	Land and improvements	$	67,243		$	66,012
	Buildings and improvements	242,261			192,135
	Machinery and equipment	617,709			555,261
	Tools, dies and molds	112,997			117,341
	Construction-in-process	42,539			49,136
		1,082,749			979,885
	Less accumulated depreciation	(443,942		)	(411,541		)
		$	638,807		$	568,344
	Depreciation related to property, plant and equipment for the years 2013, 2012 and 2011 totaled $75.7 million, $51.1 million, and $43.1 million, respectively.
	Included in the total of building and improvements are capital leases of $4.6 million and $4.5 million at December 31, 2013, and December 31, 2012, respectively. Included in the total of machinery and equipment are capital leases of $40.6 million and $36.0 million at December 31, 2013, and December 31, 2012, respectively.

OTHER_ASSETS

OTHER ASSETS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Other Assets [Abstract]	'
OTHER ASSETS	'
	OTHER ASSETS
	Other assets at December 31, 2013 and 2012, consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
		2013		2012
	Investment in Wheels India Limited	$	44,541	$	37,115
	Amortizable intangibles	32,613		21,208
	Prepaid royalty	21,514		28,089
	Investments for contractual obligations	8,723		7,408
	Deferred financing costs	8,650		6,786
	Other	13,658		11,838
		$	129,699	$	112,444
	The investments for contractual obligations are being treated as trading securities.

GOODWILL_AND_INTANGIBLE_ASSETS

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
GOODWILL [Abstract]	'
Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reporting units for the two years ended December 31, 2013, were as follows (amounts in thousands):
		Agricultural				Earthmoving/			Consumer
		Segment				Construction			Segment			Total
						Segment
	Balance at January 1, 2012	$	19,841			$	—		$	—		$	19,841
	Acquisitions	—				13,653			—			13,653
	Acquisition adjustment	(7,289		)		—			—			(7,289		)
	Foreign currency translation	(1,030		)		(234		)	—			(1,264		)
	Balance at December 31, 2012	11,522				13,419			—			24,941
	Acquisitions	14,828				3,486			2,688			21,002
	Foreign currency translation	(1,810		)		(2,007		)	(51		)	(3,868		)
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	24,540			$	14,898		$	2,637		$	42,075
	The Company reviews goodwill for impairment during the fourth quarter of each annual reporting period, and whenever events and circumstances indicate that the carrying values may not be recoverable.  At the time of the review, the Company determines if it will first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test described in ASC 350.
	When the two-step goodwill impairment test is performed, the Company evaluates the recoverability of goodwill by estimating the future discounted cash flows of the reporting unit to which the goodwill relates and using an earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) multiple approach.  In determining the estimated future cash flows, the Company considers current and projected future levels of income as well as business trends and economic conditions.  When the Company’s estimated fair value of the reporting unit is less than the carrying value, a second step of the impairment analysis is performed.  In this second step, the implied fair value of goodwill is calculated as the excess of the fair value of a reporting unit over the fair values assigned to its assets and liabilities.  If the implied fair value of goodwill is less than the carrying value of the reporting unit’s goodwill, the difference is recognized as an impairment loss. For December 31, 2013, the Company used the two-step goodwill impairment test for the agricultural segment goodwill related to the acquisition of the Latin American farm tire business and the earthmoving/construction goodwill related to the Company's acquisition of Planet Group. No impairment was identified.
	The components of intangible assets for the two years ended December 31, 2013, were as follows (amounts in thousands):
		Weighted- Average Useful Lives (in Years)		2013			2012
	Amortizable intangible assets:
	Customer relationships	13.6		16,659			19,357
	Patents, trademarks and other	6.7		20,561			3,658
	Total at cost			37,220			23,015
	Less accumulated amortization			(4,607	)		(1,807	)
				32,613			21,208
	Amortization related to intangible assets for the years 2013, 2012, and 2011 totaled $3.0 million, $1.1 million, and $0.1 million, respectively.
	The estimated aggregate amortization expense at December 31, 2013, is as follows (amounts in thousands):
	2014	$	4,548
	2015	4,188
	2016	3,367
	2017	3,190
	2018	3,190
	Thereafter	14,130
		$	32,613

OTHER_CURRENT_LIABILITIES

OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES [Abstract]	'
OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES	'
	OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES
	Other current liabilities at December 31, 2013 and 2012,  consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
		2013		2012
	Warranty	$	33,134	$	27,482
	Wages and commissions	29,508		35,201
	Accrued other taxes	11,741		8,696
	Accrued interest	8,472		6,883
	Insurance	5,785		5,549
	CEO and management incentive compensation	4,194		4,194
	Deferred income tax	3,525		8,562
	Accounts receivable factoring	—		8,513
	Other	38,432		36,134
		$	134,791	$	141,214

WARRANTY

WARRANTY	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]	'
WARRANTY COSTS	'
	WARRANTY COSTS
	Changes in the warranty liability consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
		2013			2012
	Warranty liability, January 1	$	27,482		$	17,659
	Acquisitions	222			2,496
	Provision for warranty liabilities	43,335			33,701
	Warranty payments made	(37,905		)	(26,374		)
	Warranty liability, December 31	$	33,134		$	27,482
	The Company provides limited warranties on workmanship on its products in all market segments.  The majority of the Company’s products have a limited warranty that ranges from zero to ten years, with certain products being prorated after the first year.  The Company calculates a provision for warranty expense based on past warranty experience.  Warranty accruals are included as a component of other current liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

OTHER_LONGTERM_LIABILITIES

OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES [Abstract]	'
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES	'
	OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
	Other long-term liabilities at December 31, 2013 and 2012, consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
		2013		2012
	Accrued pension liabilities	$	39,769	$	61,477
	Income tax liabilities	16,925		13,779
	Accrued employment liabilities	17,124		18,276
	Derivative financial instruments	53		5,784
	Other	4,074		7,780
		$	77,945	$	107,096

REVOLVING_CREDIT_FACILITY_AND_

REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY AND LONG-TERM DEBT	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY AND LONG-TERM DEBT	'
	REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY AND LONG-TERM DEBT
	Long-term debt at December 31, 2013 and 2012, consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
		2013		2012
	6.875% senior secured notes due 2020	$	400,000	$	—
	Other debt	68,554		69,151
	5.625% convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017	60,161		112,881
	European credit facilities	41,687		202,097
	Capital leases	2,353		3,110
	7.875% senior secured notes due 2017	—		200,000
		572,755		587,239
	Less amounts due within one year	75,061		145,801
		$	497,694	$	441,438
	Aggregate maturities of long-term debt are as follows (amounts in thousands):
	2014	$	75,061
	2015	5,508
	2016	25,902
	2017	63,040
	2018	637
	Thereafter	402,607
		$	572,755
	6.875% senior secured notes due 2020
	The Company’s 6.875% senior secured notes (senior secured notes due 2020) are due October 2020. These notes are secured by the land and buildings of the following subsidiaries of the Company:  Titan Tire Corporation, Titan Tire Corporation of Bryan, Titan Tire Corporation of Freeport and Titan Wheel Corporation of Illinois. The Company's senior secured notes due 2020 outstanding balance was $400.0 million at December 31, 2013.
	5.625% convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017
	The Company’s 5.625% convertible senior subordinated notes (convertible notes) are due January 2017.   The initial base conversion rate for the convertible notes is 93.0016 shares of Titan common stock per $1,000 principal amount of convertible notes, equivalent to an initial base conversion price of approximately $10.75 per share of Titan common stock.  If the price of Titan common stock at the time of determination exceeds the base conversion price, the base conversion rate will be increased by an additional number of shares (up to 9.3002 shares of Titan common stock per $1,000 principal amount of convertible notes) as determined pursuant to a formula described in the indenture.  The base conversion rate will be subject to adjustment in certain events.  The Company’s convertible notes balance was $60.2 million at December 31, 2013.
	In the first quarter of 2013, the Company closed an Exchange Agreement with a note holder of the convertible notes. The two parties privately negotiated an agreement to exchange approximately $52.7 million in aggregate principal amount of the convertible notes for approximately 4.9 million shares of the Company's common stock plus a cash payment totaling $14.2 million. In connection with this exchange, the Company recognized a charge of $7.3 million in accordance with accounting standards related to debt conversions.
	Titan Europe credit facilities
	The Titan Europe credit facilities contain borrowings from various institutions totaling $41.7 million at December 31, 2013. Maturity dates on this debt range from less than one year to eleven years and interest rates range from 5% to 6.9%. The European facilities are secured by the assets of select European subsidiaries.
	7.875% senior secured notes due 2017
	In the fourth quarter of 2013, Titan satisfied and discharged the indenture relating to the 7.875% senior secured notes due October 2017 (senior secured notes due 2017) by completing a tender offer settlement and redemption of all of its outstanding $525 million principal amount of the notes, including $325 million issued in 2013. In connection with this tender offer and redemption, the Company recorded expenses of $22.7 million.
	Revolving credit facility
	The Company’s $150 million revolving credit facility (credit facility) with agent Bank of America, N.A. has a December 2017 termination date and is collateralized by the accounts receivable and inventory of Titan and certain of its domestic subsidiaries.  During 2013 and at December 31, 2013, there were no borrowings under the credit facility.
	Other debt
	Brazil Revolving Line of Credit
	The Company's wholly-owned Brazilian subsidiary, Titan Pneus Do Brasil Ltda (Titan Brazil), has a revolving line of credit (Brazil line of credit) established with Bank of America Merrill Lynch Banco Multiplo S.A. in May 2011. Titan Brazil could borrow up to 16.0 million Brazilian Reais, which equates to approximately $6.8 million dollars as of December 31, 2013, for working capital purposes. Under the terms of the Brazil line of credit, borrowings, if any, bear interest at a rate of 1 month LIBOR plus 247 basis points. During 2013 and at December 31, 2013 there were no borrowings outstanding on this line of credit.
	Australia Other Debt
	Titan National Australia Holdings has capital leases totaling $1.0 million at December 31, 2013.
	Titan Europe Other Debt
	Titan Europe has overdraft facilities totaling $53.4 million at December 31, 2013.
	Titan Europe Capital Leases
	Titan Europe has capital lease obligations totaling $2.4 million at December 31, 2013.

DERIVATIVE_FINANCIAL_INSTRUMEN

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS	'
	DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
	Prior to the April 2013 payoff of the Brazil Term Loan with Bank of America, N.A. (BoA Term Loan), the Company used financial derivatives to mitigate its exposure to volatility in the interest rate and foreign currency exchange rate in Brazil. The Company used these derivate instruments to hedge exposure in the ordinary course of business and did not invest in derivative instruments for speculative purposes. In order to reduce interest rate and foreign currency risk on the BoA Term Loan, the Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement and cross currency swap transactions with Bank of America Merrill Lynch Banco Multiplo S.A. that was designed to convert the outstanding $5.0 million U.S. Dollar based LIBOR loan to a Brazilian Reais based CDI loan. The Company did not designate these agreements as a hedging instrument. Changes in the fair value of the cross currency swap were recorded in other income/expense and changes in the fair value of the interest rate swap agreement were recorded as interest expense (or gain as an offset to interest expense). For the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company recorded $0.6 million of other expense and $0.1 million of interest expense related to these derivatives.
	The Company also used derivative financial instruments to manage its exposure to market risks from changes in interest rates in Europe. These derivative financial instruments are recognized at fair value. The Company has not designated these financial instruments as hedging instruments. Any gain or loss on the re-measurement of the fair value is taken to interest expense. For the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company recorded an offset to interest expense of $1.0 million related to these derivatives.

ACCUMULATED_OTHER_COMPREHENSIV

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) [Abstract]	'
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	'
	ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
		Currency			Unrealized			Unrecognized
		Translation			Gain (Loss) on			Losses and
		Adjustments			Investments			Prior Service			Total
								Cost
	Balance at January 1, 2012	$	(14,016	)	$	15,478		$	(35,037	)	$	(33,575	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(6,777		)	—			—			(6,777		)
	Reclassification adjustments:
	Unrealized gain on investments, net of tax of $1,018	—			1,733			—			1,733
	Noncash Titan Europe gain, net of tax of $9,492	—			(17,208		)	—			(17,208		)
	Defined benefit pension plan entries:
	Unrecognized prior service cost, net of tax of $(51)	—			—			86			86
	Unrecognized net loss, net of tax of $258	—			—			(728		)	(728		)
	Balance at December 31, 2012	(20,793		)	3			(35,679		)	(56,469		)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(20,071		)	—			—			(20,071		)
	Reclassification adjustments:
	Unrealized loss on investments, net of tax of $0	—			(3		)	—			(3		)
	Defined benefit pension plan entries:
	Unrecognized prior service cost, net of tax of $(52)	—			—			85			85
	Unrecognized net gain, net of tax of $(8,648)	—			—			14,664			14,664
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	(40,864	)	$	—		$	(20,930	)	$	(61,794	)

STOCKHOLDERS_EQUITY

STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]	'
STOCKHOLDERSb EQUITY	'
	STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
	The Company is authorized by the Board of Directors to repurchase up to 2.5 million common shares subject to debt agreement restrictions.  The Company repurchased no Titan common shares in 2013, 2012, or 2011.  The Company has no plans at this time to repurchase any Titan common stock.  Titan paid cash dividends of $.02 per share of common stock for 2013, 2012, and 2011.  Dividends declared totaled $1.1 million, $0.9 million and $0.8 million for 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

FAIR_VALUE_MEASUREMENTS

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS	'
	FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
	ASC 820 Fair Value Measurements establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value.  These tiers are defined as:
	Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical instruments.
	Level 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable.
	Level 3 – Unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions.
	Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
		December 31, 2013										December 31, 2012
		Total			Level 1		Level 2			Level 3		Total			Level 1		Level 2			Level 3
	Contractual obligation investments	$	8,723		$	8,723						$	7,408		$	7,408
	Interest rate swap	—			—		—			—		1,048			—		1,048			—
	Preferred stock	250			—		—			250		250			—		—			250
	Derivative financial instruments liability	(126		)	—		(126		)	—		(7,376		)	—		(7,376		)	—
	Total	$	8,847		$	8,723	$	(126	)	$	250	$	1,330		$	7,408	$	(6,328	)	$	250
	The following table presents the changes during the periods presented in Titan's Level 3 investments that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis (amounts in thousands):
		Preferred stock
	Balance at December 31, 2011	$	1,000
	Change in preferred stock investment	(750		)
	Total realized and unrealized gains and losses	—
	Balance at December 31, 2012	250
	Total realized and unrealized gains and losses	—
	Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	250

ROYALTY_EXPENSE

ROYALTY EXPENSE	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Royalty Expense [Abstract]	'
ROYALTY EXPENSE	'
	ROYALTY EXPENSE
	The Company has a trademark license agreement with Goodyear to manufacture and sell certain tires in North America and Latin America under the Goodyear name.  The North American and Latin American farm tire royalties were prepaid for seven years as a part of the 2011 Goodyear Latin American farm tire acquisition. In May 2012, the Company and Goodyear entered into an agreement under which Titan will sell certain non-farm tire products directly to third party customers and pay a royalty to Goodyear. Royalty expenses recorded for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, were $14.3 million, $12.3 million and $9.8 million, respectively.

SUPPLY_AGREEMENT_TERMINATION_I

SUPPLY AGREEMENT TERMINATION INCOME	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
SUPPLY AGREEMENT TERMINATION INCOME [Abstract]	'
Purchase and Supply Commitment, Excluding Long-term Commitment [Text Block]	'
	19. SUPPLY AGREEMENT TERMINATION INCOME
	Supply agreement termination income consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
		2013		2012		2011
	Supply agreement termination income	$	—	$	26,134	$	—
	The Company's April 2011 acquisition of Goodyear's farm tire business included a three year supply agreement with Goodyear for certain non-farm tire products. A liability was recorded as the supply agreement was for sales at below market prices. In May 2012, the Company and Goodyear terminated this supply agreement and entered into an agreement under which Titan will sell these products directly to third party customers and pay a royalty to Goodyear. The remaining balance of the supply agreement liability was recorded as income as the Company is no longer obligated to sell the products at below market prices.

CONVERTIBLE_DEBT_CONVERSION_CH

CONVERTIBLE DEBT CONVERSION CHARGE (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
CONVERTIBLE DEBT CONVERSION CHARGE [Text Block]	'
	20. CONVERTIBLE DEBT CONVERSION CHARGE
	Convertible debt conversion charge consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
		2013			2012		2011
	Convertible debt conversion charge	$	(7,273	)	$	—	$	(16,135	)
	In the first quarter of 2013, the Company closed an Exchange Agreement with a note holder of its 5.625% convertible senior subordinated notes (convertible notes). The two parties privately negotiated an agreement to exchange approximately $52.7 million in aggregate principal amount of the convertible notes for approximately 4.9 million shares of the Company's common stock plus a cash payment totaling $14.2 million. In connection with the exchange, the Company recognized a charge of $7.3 million in accordance with accounting standards for debt conversion.
	In the first quarter of 2011, the Company closed an Exchange Agreement with a note holder of its 5.625% convertible senior subordinated notes (convertible notes), pursuant to which such holder converted approximately $59.6 million in aggregate principal amount of the convertible notes into approximately 6.6 million shares of the Company's common stock, plus a payment for the accrued and unpaid interest. In connection with the exchange, the Company recognized a charge of $16.1 million in accordance with accounting standards for debt conversion.

LOSS_ON_NOTE_REPURCHASE

LOSS ON NOTE REPURCHASE	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
LOSS ON NOTE REPURCHASE [Abstract]	'
GAIN (LOSS) ON NOTE REPURCHASE	'
	LOSS ON SENIOR NOTE REPURCHASE
	Loss on note repurchase consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
		2013			2012		2011
	Loss on senior note repurchase	$	(22,734	)	$	—	$	—
	In the fourth quarter of 2013, Titan satisfied and discharged the indenture relating to the 7.875% senior secured notes due October 2017 (senior secured notes due 2017) by completing a tender offer settlement and redemption of all of its outstanding $525 million principal amount of the notes, including $325 million issued in 2013. In connection with this tender offer and redemption, the Company recorded expenses of $22.7 million. These expenses were related to early tender premium of $25.0 million, redemption premium of $8.1 million, unamortized deferred financing fees of $7.3 million, and other fees of $0.2 million, offset by unamortized premium on the notes of $(17.9) million.

NONCASH_TITAN_EUROPE_PLC_GAIN

NONCASH TITAN EUROPE PLC GAIN	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
NONCASH TITAN EUROPE PLC GAIN [Abstract]	'
Other Income and Other Expense Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	22. NONCASH TITAN EUROPE GAIN
	Noncash Titan Europe gain consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
		2013			2012		2011
	Noncash Titan Europe gain	$	—		$	26,700	$	—
	In the fourth quarter of 2012, the Company acquired Titan Europe. Prior to the acquisition, Titan held a 21.8% ownership percentage in Titan Europe, which had a fair value on the acquisition date of $31.7 million. As a result of recording the fair value of the investment on the acquisition date, a gain of $26.7 million was recorded on Titan's previously held interest in Titan Europe. This gain was previously recorded in other comprehensive income.
	OTHER INCOME, NET
	Other income consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
		2013			2012		2011
	Interest income	$	3,396		$	859	$	556
	Discount amortization on prepaid royalty	3,296			3,736		3,149
	Other income (expense)	1,652			95		(160		)
	Wheels India Limited equity gain	1,430			401		—
	Investment gain (loss) related to contractual obligation investments	1,315			1,022		(302		)
	Building rental income	846			710		—
	Investment gain on marketable securities	—			—		1,588
	Currency exchange loss	(4,920		)	—		—
		$	7,015		$	6,823	$	4,831

GAIN_ON_EARTHQUAKE_INSURANCE_R

GAIN ON EARTHQUAKE INSURANCE RECOVERY (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
GAIN ON EARTHQUAKE INSURANCE RECOVERY [Abstract]	'
Business Insurance Recoveries [Text Block]	'
	GAIN ON EARTHQUAKE INSURANCE RECOVERY
	Gain on earthquake insurance recovery consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
		2013		2012		2011
	Gain on earthquake insurance recovery	$	22,451	$	—	$	—
	Titan Europe's wheel manufacturing facility in Finale Emilia, Italy experienced damage from an earthquake in May 2012, prior to Titan's acquisition of Titan Europe.  The plant was closed for production during initial remedial work. This resulted in a limited transfer of production to other facilities within Titan Europe as well as sourcing product from facilities in the U.S. owned by Titan and competitors.  In the second quarter of 2013, Titan received a final insurance settlement payment of $38.7 million, which offset the earthquake insurance receivable and resulted in a gain of $22.5 million.

GAIN_ON_ACQUISITION_Notes

GAIN ON ACQUISITION (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
GAIN ON ACQUISITION [Abstract]	'
Other Nonoperating Income and Expense [Text Block]	'
	GAIN ON ACQUISITION
	Gain on acquisition consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
		2013		2012		2011
	Gain on acquisition	$	—	$	11,678	$	285
	In the second quarter of 2013, Titan received a final insurance settlement payment regarding an earthquake Titan Europe's wheel manufacturing facility in Finale Emilia, Italy experienced in May 2012, prior to Titan's acquisition of Titan Europe. As a result of this information, the purchase price allocation of the Titan Europe acquisition has changed from that reported in the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, and the 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2013, and Titan has recorded a bargain purchase gain of $11.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2012.
	In 2011, Titan purchased a 70% controlling interest in AII Holding, Inc. (AII). The fair value of the identified assets acquired less liabilities assumed exceeded the fair value of the consideration transferred and noncontrolling interest. Therefore, a bargain purchase gain of $0.3 million was recorded on the transaction.

OTHER_INCOME

OTHER INCOME	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]	'
OTHER INCOME, NET	'
	22. NONCASH TITAN EUROPE GAIN
	Noncash Titan Europe gain consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
		2013			2012		2011
	Noncash Titan Europe gain	$	—		$	26,700	$	—
	In the fourth quarter of 2012, the Company acquired Titan Europe. Prior to the acquisition, Titan held a 21.8% ownership percentage in Titan Europe, which had a fair value on the acquisition date of $31.7 million. As a result of recording the fair value of the investment on the acquisition date, a gain of $26.7 million was recorded on Titan's previously held interest in Titan Europe. This gain was previously recorded in other comprehensive income.
	OTHER INCOME, NET
	Other income consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
		2013			2012		2011
	Interest income	$	3,396		$	859	$	556
	Discount amortization on prepaid royalty	3,296			3,736		3,149
	Other income (expense)	1,652			95		(160		)
	Wheels India Limited equity gain	1,430			401		—
	Investment gain (loss) related to contractual obligation investments	1,315			1,022		(302		)
	Building rental income	846			710		—
	Investment gain on marketable securities	—			—		1,588
	Currency exchange loss	(4,920		)	—		—
		$	7,015		$	6,823	$	4,831

INCOME_TAXES

INCOME TAXES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
INCOME TAXES	'
	INCOME TAXES
	Income before income taxes, consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
		2013				2012				2011
	Domestic	$	27,023			$	178,686			$	82,282
	Foreign	27,711				13,565				13,613
		$	54,734			$	192,251			$	95,895
	The income tax provision was as follows (amounts in thousands):
		2013				2012				2011
	Current
	Federal	$	11,853			$	47,616			$	32,140
	State	5,398				13,537				3,271
	Foreign	11,800				8,290				2,797
		29,051				69,443				38,208
	Deferred
	Federal	(8,473		)		14,179				(1,904		)
	State	(316		)		1,235				(357		)
	Foreign	4,785				1,756				1,812
		(4,004		)		17,170				(449		)
	Income tax provision	$	25,047			$	86,613			$	37,759
	The income tax provision differs from the amount of income tax determined by applying the statutory U.S. federal income tax rate to pre-tax income as a result of the following:
		2013			2012			2011
	Statutory U.S. federal tax rate	35	%		35	%		35	%
	Unrecognized tax positions	6.2			3.5			—
	Impact of foreign income	4.5			6.1			(0.2	)
	Italian law change	(14.2	)		—			—
	Valuation allowance	19			—			—
	State taxes, net	1.9			2.5			1.9
	Domestic production exemption	(3.2	)		(3.1	)		(3.9	)
	Debt conversion (benefit) expense	(1.0	)		—			6.9
	Section 162m limitation	—			2.5			—
	Write off of Titan Europe deferred tax asset	—			2			—
	Bargain purchase gain	—			(2.0	)		—
	Other, net	(2.4	)		(1.4	)		(0.3	)
	Effective tax rate	45.8	%		45.1	%		39.4	%
	The Company's 2013 income tax expense and rate differs from the amount of income tax determined by applying the U.S. Federal income tax rate to pre-tax income primarily as a result of a change in Italian law making the insurance proceeds from the earthquake non-taxable. In addition, as a result of the reassessment of the realizability of the deferred tax assets due to the Italian law change, a valuation allowance was established on the Italy net deferred tax assets. Other items contributing to the rate difference are state income tax expense, unrecognized tax benefits, foreign earnings, domestic production activities deduction, and tax deductible expenses related to the convertible bond repurchase.
	Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes.  Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 2013 and 2012, are as follows (amounts in thousands):
		2013				2012
	Deferred tax assets:
	Net operating loss carryforwards	$	41,933			$	37,519
	Pension	6,269				14,684
	Inventory	3,564				3,412
	Warranty	11,460				9,723
	Employee benefits and related costs	13,146				11,319
	Allowance for bad debts	3,773				3,335
	Prepaid royalties	8,464				7,053
	Reserves, other	1,920				3,988
	Fixed assets	7,070				8,418
	Other	13,009				14,370
	Deferred tax assets	110,608				113,821
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Fixed assets	(78,819		)		(82,400		)
	Intangible Assets	(8,454		)		(6,225		)
	Other	(5,957		)		(13,385		)
	Deferred tax liabilities	(93,230		)		(102,010		)
	Subtotal	17,378				11,811
	Valuation allowance	(37,185		)		(23,691		)
	Net deferred tax liability	$	(19,807	)		$	(11,880	)
	As of December 31, 2013 and 2012 certain tax loss carryforwards of $41.9 million and $37.5 million are available with $1.7 million expiring from 2014 through 2018 and $40.2 million expiring after 2018. At December 31, 2013, a valuation allowance of $37.2 million had been established, of which $31.4 million was established to offset the net operating loss carryforwards due to uncertainty of future income in the relevant taxing jurisdictions and $5.8 million was established to offset other international deferred tax assets. A valuation allowance of $23.7 million at December 31, 2012 was established to offset the net operating loss carryforwards due to uncertainty of future income in the relevant taxing jurisdictions. During 2012, the valuation allowance was set up as part of acquisition accounting.
	During 2012, income includes a $26.7 million gain formerly recorded to other comprehensive income related to the value of the investment in Titan Europe. A related income tax expense of $10.2 million was included in total tax expense. Beginning in 2012, since Titan Europe was wholly owned and consolidated, the remaining deferred tax asset of $3.7 million relating to the book versus tax basis difference in the stock was written off and included in income tax expense.
	At December 31, 2013, U.S. income taxes have not been provided on approximately $49.0 million of unremitted earnings of subsidiaries operating outside the U.S. These earnings, which are considered to be invested indefinitely, would become subject to income tax if they were remitted as dividends, were lent to the Company or a U.S. affiliate, or if the Company were to sell its stock in the subsidiaries. The amount of unrecognized deferred U.S. income tax liability on these unremitted earnings is insignificant.
	The Company has applied the provisions of ASC 740, “Income Taxes” related to unrecognized tax benefits. No adjustment was made to retained earnings in adopting these provisions in 2007. At December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011, the unrecognized tax benefits were $17.8 million, $14.3 million, and $0.0 million respectively. As of December 31, 2013, $14.1 million of unrecognized tax benefits would affect income tax expense if the tax benefits were recognized. The majority of the increase in unrecognized tax benefits related to potential state tax exposures. Although management cannot predict with any degree of certainty the timing of ultimate resolution of matters under review by various taxing jurisdictions, it is unlikely that the Company’s gross unrecognized tax benefits balance will change significantly within the next twelve months.
	Titan has identified the United States, the State of Illinois, Italy, United Kingdom, and Brazil as “major” tax jurisdictions. The Company is subject to U.S. Federal tax examinations for years 2010 to 2013. Various state and foreign income tax returns are also subject to examination. Generally, tax years 2010 and forward remain open under state statutes of limitations and tax years 2008 and forward remain open under foreign statutes of limitations.
	A reconciliation of the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits at December 31 were as follows (amounts in thousands):
	2013			2012			2011
Balance at January 1	11,872			—			—
Increases to tax positions taken during the current year	4,256			6,050			—
Increases to tax positions taken during the prior years	433			5,822			—
Decreases to tax positions taken during prior years	(250	)		—			—
Decreases due to lapse of statutes of limitations	(272	)		—			—
Settlements	(721	)		—			—
Foreign exchange	45			—			—
Balance at December 31	15,363			11,872			—
The Company accrues interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. The amount of interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits recorded in income tax expense was $0.1 million, $2.4 million and $0.0 million at December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011. The amount of accrued interest and penalties included in the unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $2.5 million, $2.4 million, and $0.0 million, respectively.

EMPLOYEE_BENEFIT_PLANS

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS	'
	EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
	Pension plans
	The Company has three frozen defined benefit pension plans covering certain employees or former employees of three U.S. subsidiaries. The Company also has pension plans covering certain employees of several foreign subsidiaries. The Company’s policy is to fund pension costs as required by law, which is consistent with the funding requirements of federal laws and regulations. Certain foreign subsidiaries maintain unfunded pension plans consistent with local practices and requirements.
	The following table provides the change in benefit obligation, change in plan assets, funded status and amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheet of the defined benefit pension plans as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 (amounts in thousands):
	Change in benefit obligation:	2013				2012
	Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	139,104			$	111,955
	Acquisition	—				20,258
	Service cost	850				380
	Interest cost	5,408				5,082
	Actuarial (gain) loss	(12,848		)		9,689
	Benefits paid	(9,258		)		(8,184		)
	Foreign currency translation	(74		)		(76		)
	Benefit obligation at end of year	$	123,182			$	139,104
	Change in plan assets:
	Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$	78,168			$	69,097
	Acquisition	—				1,797
	Actual return on plan assets	10,255				8,574
	Employer contributions	4,674				6,845
	Benefits paid	(9,223		)		(8,184		)
	Foreign currency translation	78				39
	Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$	83,952			$	78,168
	Unfunded status at end of year	$	(39,230	)		$	(60,936	)
	Amounts recognized in consolidated balance sheet:
	Noncurrent assets	$	539			$	541
	Noncurrent liabilities	(39,769		)		(61,477		)
	Net amount recognized in the consolidated balance sheet	$	(39,230	)		$	(60,936	)
	The pension benefit obligation included $98.4 million of pension benefit obligation for the three frozen plans in the U.S. and $24.8 million of pension benefit obligation for plans at foreign subsidiaries. The fair value of plan assets included $82.0 million of plan assets for the three frozen plans in the U.S. and $2.0 million of plan assets for foreign plans.
	Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss:
		2013				2012
	Unrecognized prior service cost	$	(754	)		$	(891	)
	Unrecognized net loss	(33,070		)		(56,382		)
	Deferred tax effect of unrecognized items	12,894				21,594
	Net amount recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(20,930	)		$	(35,679	)
	The weighted-average assumptions used in the actuarial computation that derived the benefit obligations at December 31 were as follows:	2013			2012
	Discount rate	4.8	%		4.2	%
	Expected long-term return on plan assets	7.4	%		7.4	%
	The following table provides the components of net periodic pension cost for the plans, settlement cost and the assumptions used in the measurement of the Company’s benefit obligation for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 (amounts in thousands):
	Components of net periodic benefit cost and other
	amounts recognized in other comprehensive income
	Net periodic benefit cost:	2013				2012				2011
	Service cost	$	850			$	380			$	264
	Interest cost	5,408				5,082				5,467
	Assumed return on assets	(5,585		)		(5,022		)		(5,258		)
	Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost	137				137				137
	Amortization of unrecognized deferred taxes	—				—				(56		)
	Amortization of net unrecognized loss	5,264				5,195				3,745
	Net periodic pension cost	$	6,074			$	5,772			$	4,299
	The estimated net loss and prior service cost that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year are $3.0 million and $0.1 million, respectively.
	The weighted-average assumptions used in the actuarial computation that derived net periodic pension cost for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:
		2013			2012			2011
	Discount rate	4.7	%		4.3	%		5.3	%
	Expected long-term return on plan assets	7.4	%		7.5	%		7.5	%
	The allocation of the fair value of plan assets was as follows:
		Percentage of Plan Assets						Target
		at December 31,						Allocation
	Asset Category	2013			2012			2014
	U.S. equities (a)	58	%		59	%		40% - 80%
	Fixed income	23	%		24	%		20% - 50%
	Cash and cash equivalents	7	%		8	%		0% - 20%
	International equities (a)	12	%		9	%		0% - 16%
		100	%		100	%
	(a)	Total equities may not exceed 80% of total plan assets.
	The majority of the Company's foreign plans do not have plan assets. The one foreign plan which has plan assets holds these plan assets in an insurance fund.
The fair value of the plan assets by asset categories at December 31, 2013 was as follows (amounts in thousands):
	Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2013
	Total				Level 1				Level 2			Level 3
Money market funds	$	6,051			$	6,051			$	—		$	—
Domestic common stock	32,757				32,757				—			—
Foreign common stock	4,921				4,921				—			—
Corporate bonds	4,012				4,012				—			—
Foreign bonds	519				—				519			—
U.S. government securities	18				18				—			—
Insurance fund	1,974				—				1,974			—
Common / collective trusts	33,700				—				33,700			—
Totals	$	83,952			$	47,759			$	36,193		$	—
The fair value of the plan assets by asset categories at December 31, 2012 was as follows (amounts in thousands):
	Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2012
	Total				Level 1				Level 2			Level 3
Money market funds	$	5,866			$	5,866			$	—		$	—
Domestic common stock	30,873				30,873				—			—
Foreign common stock	3,441				3,441				—			—
Corporate bonds	3,284				3,284				—			—
Foreign bonds	531				—				531			—
U.S. government securities	280				280				—			—
Mutual funds	1,109				1,109				—			—
Insurance funds	1,839				—				1,839			—
Common / collective trusts	30,945				—				30,945			—
Totals	$	78,168			$	44,853			$	33,315		$	—
The Company invests in a diversified portfolio consisting of an array of asset classes in an attempt to maximize returns while minimizing risk.  These asset classes include U.S. equities, fixed income, cash and cash equivalents, and international equities.  The investment objectives are to provide for the growth and preservation of plan assets on a long-term basis through investments in: (i) investment grade securities that provide investment returns that meet or exceed the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index and (ii) investment grade fixed income securities that provide investment returns that meet or exceed the Barclays Capital Aggregate Bond Index.  The U.S. equities asset category included the Company’s common stock in the amount of $3.1 million (approximately four percent of total plan assets) at December 31, 2013, and $3.7 million (approximately five percent of total plan assets) at December 31, 2012.
The fair value of money market funds, stock, bonds, U.S. government securities and mutual funds are determined based on valuation for identical instruments in active markets. The fair value of common and collective trusts is determined based on the fair value of the underlying instruments.
The long-term rate of return for plan assets is determined using a weighted-average of long-term historical approximate returns on cash and cash equivalents, fixed income securities, and equity securities considering the anticipated investment allocation within the plans.  The expected return on plan assets is anticipated to be 7.4% over the long-term.  This rate assumes long-term historical returns of approximately 9% for equities and approximately 6% for fixed income securities using the plans’ target allocation percentages.  Professional investment firms, none of which are Titan employees, manage the plan assets.
Although the 2014 minimum pension funding calculations are not finalized, the Company estimates those funding requirements will be approximately $7 million.
Projected benefit payments from the plans as of December 31, 2013, are estimated as follows (amounts in thousands):
2014	$	8,964
2015	8,719
2016	9,179
2017	8,769
2018	9,005
2019-2023	43,380
401(k)/Defined contribution plans
The Company sponsors four 401(k) retirement savings plans in the U.S. and a number of defined contribution plans at foreign subsidiaries.  One U.S. plan is for the benefit of substantially all employees who are not covered by a collective bargaining arrangement.  Titan provides a 25% matching contribution in the form of the Company’s common stock on the first 6% of the employee’s contribution in this plan.  The Company issued 35,207 shares, 27,562 shares and 26,346 shares of treasury stock in connection with this 401(k) plan during 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.  Expenses to the Company related to this common stock matching contribution were $0.7 million, $0.6 million and $0.5 million for 2013, 2012 and 2011. The other three U.S. 401(k) plans are for employees covered by collective bargaining agreements and do not include a Company matching contribution. Expenses related to foreign defined contribution plans were $4.1 million and $0.8 million for 2013 and 2012, respectively.

STOCK_COMPENSATION

STOCK COMPENSATION	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
STOCK OPTION PLANS [Abstract]	'
STOCK OPTION PLANS	'
	STOCK COMPENSATION
	The Company accounts for stock compensation using ASC 718 Compensation – Stock Compensation.  The Company recorded stock compensation of $4.8 million, $4.1 million and $2.4 million in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.  Options to the Board of Directors vest immediately and options to employees vest over three years. All options expire 10 years from the grant date. The restricted stock awards vest over four years.
	2005 Equity Incentive Plan
	The Company adopted the 2005 Equity Incentive Plan to provide stock compensation as a means of attracting and retaining qualified independent directors and employees for the Company.  A total of 1.8 million shares are available for future issuance under the equity incentive plan.  The exercise price of stock options may not be less than the fair market value of the common stock on the date of the grant.  The vesting and term of each option is set by the Board of Directors.  The Company granted 60,000 stock options under this plan in 2013, 45,000 stock options under this plan in 2012, and 492,500 stock options under this plan in 2011. The Company granted 225,750 and 293,000 restricted stock awards under this plan in 2013 and 2012, respectively, and no restricted stock awards in 2011.
	Stock Options
	The following is a summary of activity in stock options for 2013:
		Shares Subject			Weighted- Average			Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life (in Years)	Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands)
		to Option			Exercise Price
	Outstanding, December 31, 2012	1,180,087			$	17.85
	Granted	60,000			24.07
	Exercised	(60,418	)		16.57
	Forfeited/Expired	(25,600	)		20.2
	Outstanding, December 31, 2013	1,154,069			18.18			6.36	$	2,221
	Exercisable, December 31, 2013	1,030,919			17.76			6.18	$	2,221
	The total intrinsic value of options exercised in 2013 was $0.4 million.  Cash received from the exercise of stock options was $1.0 million for 2013.  Tax benefit realized for the tax deductions from stock options exercised was $0.2 million for 2013.  The weighted-average per share estimated grant date fair value of options issued in 2013 was $14.51.  Pre-tax unrecognized compensation expense for stock options was $1.5 million at December 31, 2013, and will be recognized as expense over a weighted-average period of 0.9 years.
	The total intrinsic value of options exercised in 2012 was $1.0 million.  Cash received from the exercise of stock options was $0.9 million for 2012.  Tax benefit realized for the tax deductions from stock options exercised was $0.4 million in 2012. The weighted-average per share estimated grant date fair value of options issued in 2012 was $13.39.
	The total intrinsic value of options exercised in 2011 was $1.3 million.  Cash received from the exercise of stock options was $0.5 million for 2011.  Tax benefit realized for the tax deductions from stock options exercised was $0.7 million in 2011. The weighted-average per share estimated grant date fair value of options issued in 2011 was $13.30.
	The Company currently uses treasury shares to satisfy any stock option exercises.  At December 31, 2013, the Company had 1.7 million shares of treasury stock.
	Valuation Assumptions
	The Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model to determine the fair value of its stock options.  The determination of the fair value of stock option awards on the date of grant using option pricing models is affected by the Company’s stock price, as well as assumptions regarding a number of complex and subjective variables.  These variables include the Company’s expected stock price volatility over the expected term of the awards, actual and projected stock option exercise behaviors, risk-free interest rates and expected dividends.  The expected term of options represents the period of time over which options are expected to be outstanding and is estimated based on historical experience.  Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Company’s common stock calculated over the expected term of the option.  The risk-free interest rate is based on U.S. Treasury yields in effect at the date of grant.
	Weighted average assumptions used for stock options issued in 2013, 2012 and 2011:
		2013			2012		2011
	Expected life (in years)	6			6		6
	Expected volatility	68.4	%		67	%	65.8	%
	Expected dividends	0.1	%		0.1	%	0.1	%
	Risk-free interest rate	1.01	%		0.93	%	1.21	%
	Restricted Stock
		Shares		Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
	Unvested at December 31, 2012	293,000		20.83
	Granted	225,750		18.02
	Vested	—		—
	Forfeited/Expired	(750	)	20.83
	Unvested at December 31, 2013	518,000		19.6
	Pre-tax unrecognized compensation expense for unvested restricted stock was $8.8 million at December 31, 2013, and will be recognized as an expense over a weighted-average period of 3.4 years.

LITIGATION

LITIGATION	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
LITIGATION	'
	LITIGATION
	The Company is a party to routine legal proceedings arising out of the normal course of business.  Although it is not possible to predict with certainty the outcome of these unresolved legal actions or the range of possible loss, the Company believes at this time that none of these actions, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows of the Company.  However, due to the difficult nature of predicting unresolved and future legal claims, the Company cannot anticipate or predict the material adverse effect on its consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows as a result of efforts to comply with or its liabilities pertaining to legal judgments.

LEASE_COMMITMENTS

LEASE COMMITMENTS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Leases, Operating [Abstract]	'
LEASE COMMITMENTS	'
	LEASE COMMITMENTS
	The Company leases certain buildings and equipment under operating leases.  Certain lease agreements provide for renewal options, fair value purchase options, and payment of property taxes, maintenance and insurance by the Company.  Total rental expense was $7.6 million, $2.2 million and $1.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	At December 31, 2013, future minimum rental commitments under noncancellable operating leases with initial or remaining terms in excess of one year are as follows (amounts in thousands):
	2014	$	5,441
	2015	5,054
	2016	3,417
	2017	2,143
	2018	1,530
	Thereafter	1,415
	Total future minimum lease payments	$	19,000
	At December 31, 2013, the Company had assets held as capital leases with a net book value of $10.4 million included in property, plant and equipment. Total future capital lease obligations relating to these leases are as follows (amounts in thousands):
	2014	$	1,453
	2015	1,059
	2016	696
	2017	152
	2018	6
	Thereafter	—
	Total future capital lease obligation payments	3,366
	Less amount representing interest	(118		)
	Present value of future capital lease obligation payments	$	3,248

CONCENTRATION_OF_CREDIT_RISK

CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK [Abstract]	'
Concentration Risk Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK
	Net sales to Deere & Company in Titan’s agricultural, earthmoving/construction and consumer markets represented 13% of the Company’s consolidated revenues for the year ended December 31, 2013, 19% of the Company’s consolidated revenues for the year ended December 31, 2012, and 18% of the Company’s consolidated revenues for the year ended December 31, 2011.  Net sales to CNH Global N.V. in Titan’s three markets represented 9% of the Company’s consolidated revenues for the year ended December 31, 2013, 10% of the Company’s consolidated revenues for the year ended December 31, 2012, and 11% of the Company’s consolidated revenues for the year ended December 31, 2011.  No other customer accounted for more than 10% of Titan’s net sales in 2013, 2012 or 2011.

RELATED_PARTY_TRANSACTIONS

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
	The Company sells products and pays commissions to companies controlled by persons related to the chief executive officer of the Company.  The related party is Mr. Fred Taylor and is Mr. Maurice Taylor’s brother.  The companies which Mr. Fred Taylor is associated with that do business with Titan include the following:  Blackstone OTR, LLC; FBT Enterprises; and OTR Wheel Engineering.  During 2013, 2012 and 2011, sales of Titan product to these companies were approximately $3.0 million, $2.1 million and $2.6 million, respectively.  Titan had trade receivables due from these companies of approximately $0.2 million at December 31, 2013, and approximately $0.2 million at December 31, 2012.  On other sales referred to Titan from these manufacturing representative companies, commissions were approximately $2.5 million, $2.8 million and $2.3 million during 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	The Company has a 41.73% equity stake in Wheels India Limited, a company incorporated in India and listed on the National Stock Exchange in India. The Company had trade payables due to Wheels India of approximately $0.3 million at December 31, 2013, and approximately $0.4 million at December 31, 2012.
	In the second quarter of 2013, the Company sold Titan Wheels Australia, a 100% owned subsidiary, to Titan National Australia Holdings, a 56% owned subsidiary operating as the Planet Corporation Group. The Company maintained financial control over Titan Wheels Australia and no gain or loss was recognized for the transaction.

SEGMENT_INFORMATION

SEGMENT INFORMATION	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Information	'
	SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
	The Company has aggregated its operating units into reportable segments based on its three customer markets: agricultural, earthmoving/construction and consumer.  These segments are based on the information used by the chief executive officer to make certain operating decisions, allocate portions of capital expenditures and assess segment performance.  The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in Note 1, “Description of Business and Significant Accounting Policies.”  Segment external revenues, expenses and income from operations are determined on the basis of the results of operations of operating units of manufacturing facilities.  Segment assets are generally determined on the basis of the tangible assets located at such operating units’ manufacturing facilities and the intangible assets associated with the acquisitions of such operating units.  However, certain operating units’ goodwill and property, plant and equipment balances are carried at the corporate level.
	Titan is organized primarily on the basis of products being included in three marketing segments, with each reportable segment including wheels, tires, wheel/tire assemblies and undercarriage systems and components.
	The table below presents information about certain revenues and expenses, income from operations and segment assets used by the chief operating decision maker of the Company as of and for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011. (amounts in thousands):
		2013			2012			2011
	Revenues from external customers
	Agricultural	$	1,182,187		$	1,080,412		$	960,693
	Earthmoving/construction	749,115			501,617			306,821
	Consumer	232,293			238,649			219,484
		$	2,163,595		$	1,820,678		$	1,486,998
	Gross profit
	Agricultural	$	198,910		$	206,376		$	177,055
	Earthmoving/construction	83,358			74,348			39,328
	Consumer	15,542			16,366			18,900
	Unallocated corporate	(2,620		)	(2,951		)	(3,175		)
		$	295,190		$	294,139		$	232,108
	Income from operations
	Agricultural	$	151,841		$	178,587		$	158,295
	Earthmoving/construction	22,008			47,310			32,781
	Consumer	1,630			32,243			11,104
	Unallocated corporate	(73,084		)	(83,432		)	(70,007		)
	Consolidated income from operations	102,395			174,708			132,173
	Interest expense	(47,120		)	(27,658		)	(25,259		)
	Convertible debt conversion charge	(7,273		)	—			(16,135		)
	Loss on senior note repurchase	(22,734		)	—			—
	Noncash Titan Europe Plc gain	—			26,700			—
	Gain on earthquake insurance recovery	22,451			—			—
	Gain on acquisition	—			11,678			285
	Other income, net	7,015			6,823			4,831
	Income before income taxes	$	54,734		$	192,251		$	95,895
	Capital expenditures
	Agricultural	$	28,763		$	26,886		$	12,789
	Earthmoving/construction	35,702			26,508			7,169
	Consumer	7,393			4,100			1,465
	Unallocated corporate	8,273			8,246			15,683
		$	80,131		$	65,740		$	37,106
	Depreciation & amortization
	Agricultural	$	29,781		$	20,435		$	18,296
	Earthmoving/construction	40,272			24,192			17,366
	Consumer	6,246			5,855			5,450
	Unallocated corporate	4,323			3,613			3,796
		$	80,622		$	54,095		$	44,908
	Total assets
	Agricultural	$	725,032		$	555,020		$	444,611
	Earthmoving/construction	749,564			841,502			193,566
	Consumer	172,320			140,592			139,161
	Unallocated corporate (a)	174,315			173,121			232,948
		$	1,821,231		$	1,710,235		$	1,010,286
	(a)  Unallocated assets include cash of approximately $82 million, $103 million, and $129 million at year-end 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	The table below presents information by geographic area.  Revenues from external customers were determined based on the location of the selling subsidiary.  Geographic information as of and for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was as follows (amounts in thousands):
	2013	United States			Brazil			Other Countries			Consolidated
											Totals
	Revenues from external customers	$	1,159,061		$	397,426		$	607,108		$	2,163,595
	Long-lived assets	266,413			101,282			313,187			680,882
	2012
	Revenues from external customers	$	1,356,264		$	328,005		$	136,409		$	1,820,678
	Long-lived assets	262,064			112,480			218,741			593,285
	2011
	Revenues from external customers	$	1,210,531		$	262,203		$	14,264		$	1,486,998
	Long-lived assets	248,835			105,489			259			354,583

EARNINGS_PER_SHARE

EARNINGS PER SHARE	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
EARNINGS PER SHARE	'
	EARNINGS PER SHARE
	Earnings per share for 2013, 2012 and 2011, are (amounts in thousands, except per share data):
	2013	Titan Net income		Weighted-	Per share
				average shares	amount
	Basic earnings per share	$	35,205	53,039	$	0.66
	Effect of stock options/trusts	—		258
	Effect of convertible notes	2,600		6,225
	Diluted earnings per share	$	37,805	59,522	$	0.64
	2012
	Basic earnings per share	$	107,231	43,380	$	2.47
	Effect of stock options/trusts	—		254
	Effect of convertible notes	4,572		11,028
	Diluted earnings per share	$	111,803	54,662	$	2.05
	2011
	Basic earnings per share	$	58,152	41,657	$	1.4
	Effect of stock options/trusts	—		233
	Effect of convertible notes	4,476		11,254
	Diluted earnings per share	$	62,628	53,144	$	1.18

SUPPLEMENTARY_DATA_QUARTERLY_F

SUPPLEMENTARY DATA - QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
SUPPLEMENTARY DATA b QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) [Abstract]	'
SUPPLEMENTARY DATA b QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)	'
	SUPPLEMENTARY DATA – QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
	(All amounts in thousands, except per share data)
			31-Mar			30-Jun			30-Sep		31-Dec				Year ended
	Quarter ended														31-Dec
	2013
	Net sales		$	578,387		$	593,291		$	497,510	$	494,407			$	2,163,595
	Gross profit		96,751			86,655			62,506		49,278				295,190
	Titan net income (loss)		19,475		(a)	23,217		(b)	8,093		(15,580		)	(c)	35,205
	Per share amounts:
	Basic		0.38		(a)	0.43		(b)	0.15		(.29		)	(c)	0.66		(d)
	Diluted		0.34		(a)	0.4		(b)	0.15		(.29		)	(c)	0.64		(d)
	2012
	Net sales		$	463,088		$	459,233		$	404,719	$	493,638			$	1,820,678
	Gross profit		93,363			82,086			67,161		51,529				294,139
	Titan net income (loss)		35,419			44,056		(e)	19,579		8,177			(f)	107,231
	Per share amounts:
	Basic		0.84			1.05		(e)	0.46		0.17			(f)	2.47		(d)
	Diluted		0.68			0.84		(e)	0.39		0.16			(f)	2.05		(d)
	(a)	Convertible debt conversion charge of $7.3 million was included in the quarter ended March 31, 2013.
	(b)	Gain on earthquake insurance recovery of $22.5 million was included in the quarter ended June 30, 2013.
	(c)	Loss on senior note repurchase of $22.7 million was included in the quarter ended December 31, 2013.
	(d)	As a result of changes in outstanding share balances and dilution factors, year-end per share amounts do not agree to the sum of the quarters.
	(e)	Supply agreement termination income of $26.1 million was included in the quarter ended June 30, 2012.
	(f)	Noncash Titan Europe gain of $26.7 million and gain on acquisition of $11.7 million were included in the quarter ended December 31, 2012.

SUBSEQUENT_EVENTS_Notes

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Subsequent Events [Abstract]	'
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	'
	SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
	In January 2014, the partnership of Titan, OEP, and RDIF purchased an additional 14% of Voltyre-Prom for approximately $13 million bringing the partnership's ownership to 99%. Titan continues to hold a 30% interest in the partnership.

SUBSIDIARY_GUARANTOR_FINANCIAL

SUBSIDIARY GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Senior Secured Notes 6.875 Percent [Member])	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Senior Secured Notes 6.875 Percent [Member]	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	SUBSIDIARY GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION
	The Company's 6.875% senior secured notes due 2020 and 5.625% convertible senior subordinated notes are guaranteed by the following 100% owned subsidiaries of the Company: Titan Tire Corporation, Titan Tire Corporation of Bryan, Titan Tire Corporation of Freeport, and Titan Wheel Corporation of Illinois. The note guarantees are full and unconditional, joint and several obligations of the guarantors. The guarantees of the guarantor subsidiaries are subject to release in limited circumstances only upon the occurrence of certain customary conditions. The following condensed consolidating financial statements are presented using the equity method of accounting. Certain sales & marketing expenses recorded by non-guarantor subsidiaries have not been allocated to the guarantor subsidiaries.
	(Amounts in thousands)	Consolidating Condensed Statements of Operations
		Year Ended December 31, 2013
		Titan			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Intl., Inc. (Parent)
	Net sales	$	—		$	1,139,366		$	1,024,229		$	—		$	2,163,595
	Cost of sales	1,157			936,022			931,226			—			1,868,405
	Gross profit (loss)	(1,157		)	203,344			93,003			—			295,190
	Selling, general and administrative expenses	9,608			73,196			84,567			—			167,371
	Research and development expenses	(35		)	5,563			5,637			—			11,165
	Royalty expense	—			7,327			6,932			—			14,259
	Income (loss) from operations	(10,730		)	117,258			(4,133		)	—			102,395
	Interest expense	(38,761		)	—			(8,359		)	—			(47,120		)
	Convertible debt conversion charge	(7,273		)	—			—			—			(7,273		)
	Loss on note repurchase	(22,734		)	—			—			—			(22,734		)
	Gain on earthquake insurance	—			—			22,451			—			22,451
	Intercompany interest income (expense)	7,488			2,024			(9,512		)	—			—
	Other income (expense)	4,189			(78		)	2,904			—			7,015
	Income (loss) before income taxes	(67,821		)	119,204			3,351			—			54,734
	Provision (benefit) for income taxes	(26,770		)	42,528			9,289			—			25,047
	Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	70,738			—			43,605			(114,343		)	—
	Net income (loss)	29,687			76,676			37,667			(114,343		)	29,687
	Net loss noncontrolling interests	—			—			(5,518		)	—			(5,518		)
	Net income (loss) attributable to Titan	$	29,687		$	76,676		$	43,185		$	(114,343	)	$	35,205
	(Amounts in thousands)	Consolidating Condensed Statements of Operations
		Year Ended December 31, 2012
		Titan			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Intl., Inc. (Parent)
	Net sales	$	—		$	1,325,145		$	495,533		$	—		$	1,820,678
	Cost of sales	1,065			1,051,447			474,027			—			1,526,539
	Gross profit (loss)	(1,065		)	273,698			21,506			—			294,139
	Selling, general and administrative expenses	9,993			87,481			28,683			—			126,157
	Research and development expenses	381			5,741			1,026			—			7,148
	Royalty expense	—			7,029			5,231			—			12,260
	Supply agreement termination income	—			—			(26,134		)	—			(26,134		)
	Income (loss) from operations	(11,439		)	173,447			12,700			—			174,708
	Interest expense	(24,066		)	—			(3,592		)	—			(27,658		)
	Noncash Titan Europe gain	26,700			—			—			—			26,700
	Gain on acquisition	11,678			—			—			—			11,678
	Intercompany interest income (expense)	285			2,051			(2,336		)	—			—
	Other income (expense)	4,847			(716		)	2,692			—			6,823
	Income (loss) before income taxes	8,005			174,782			9,464			—			192,251
	Provision (benefit) for income taxes	19,327			60,488			6,798			—			86,613
	Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	116,960			—			77,748			(194,708		)	—
	Net income (loss)	$	105,638		$	114,294		$	80,414		$	(194,708	)	$	105,638
	Net loss noncontrolling interests	—			—			—			(1,593		)	(1,593		)
	Net income (loss) attributable to Titan	$	105,638		$	114,294		$	80,414		$	(193,115	)	$	107,231
	(Amounts in thousands)	Consolidating Condensed Statements of Operations
		Year Ended December 31, 2011
		Titan			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Intl., Inc. (Parent)
	Net sales	$	—		$	1,172,869		$	314,129		$	—		$	1,486,998
	Cost of sales	1,276			961,659			291,955			—			1,254,890
	Gross profit (loss)	(1,276		)	211,210			22,174			—			232,108
	Selling, general and administrative expenses	30,936			10,291			44,690			—			85,917
	Research and development expenses	87			4,134			7			—			4,228
	Royalty expense	—			7,997			1,793			—			9,790
	Income (loss) from operations	(32,299		)	188,788			(24,316		)	—			132,173
	Interest expense	(24,489		)	—			(770		)	—			(25,259		)
	Convertible debt conversion charge	(16,135		)	—			—			—			(16,135		)
	Gain on acquisition	285			—			—			—			285
	Other income (expense)	5,171			(511		)	171			—			4,831
Income (loss) before income taxes	(67,467		)	188,277			(24,915		)	—			95,895
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	(17,294		)	63,450			(8,397		)	—			37,759
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	108,309			—			—			(108,309		)	—
Net income (loss)	$	58,136		$	124,827		$	(16,518	)	$	(108,309	)	$	58,136
Net loss noncontrolling interests	—			—			—			(16		)	(16		)
Net income (loss) attributable to Titan	$	58,136		$	124,827		$	(16,518	)	$	(108,293	)	$	58,152
(Amounts in thousands)	Consolidating Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income
	For the Year Ended December 31, 2013
	Titan			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Intl., Inc. (Parent)
Net income (loss)	$	29,687		$	76,676		$	37,667		$	(114,343	)	$	29,687
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net of tax	(3		)	—			(3		)	3			(3		)
Currency translation adjustment, net	(24,287		)	—			(24,287		)	24,287			(24,287		)
Pension liability adjustments, net of tax	14,749			11,472			3,277			(14,749		)	14,749
Comprehensive income (loss)	20,146			88,148			16,654			(104,802		)	20,146
Net comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			(9,734		)	—			(9,734		)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Titan	$	20,146		$	88,148		$	26,388		$	(104,802	)	$	29,880
(Amounts in thousands)	Consolidating Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income
	For the Year Ended December 31, 2012
	Titan			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Intl., Inc. (Parent)
Net income (loss)	$	105,638		$	114,294		$	80,414		$	(194,708	)	$	105,638
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net of tax	1,733			—			1,733			(1,733		)	1,733
Noncash Titan Europe gain, net of tax	(17,208		)	—			(17,208		)	17,208			(17,208		)
Currency translation adjustment, net	(7,191		)	—			(7,191		)	7,191			(7,191		)
Pension liability adjustments, net of tax	(642		)	954			(1,596		)	642			(642		)
Comprehensive income (loss)	82,330			115,248			56,152			(171,400		)	82,330
Net comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			—			(2,007		)	(2,007		)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Titan	$	82,330		$	115,248		$	56,152		$	(169,393	)	$	84,337
(Amounts in thousands)	Consolidating Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income
	For the Year Ended December 31, 2011
	Titan			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Intl., Inc. (Parent)
Net income (loss)	$	58,136		$	124,827		$	(16,518	)	$	(108,309	)	$	58,136
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net of tax	4,009			—			4,009			(4,009		)	4,009
Currency translation adjustment, net	(12,833		)	—			(12,833		)	12,833			(12,833		)
Pension liability adjustments, net of tax	(7,709		)	(6,762		)	(947		)	7,709			(7,709		)
Comprehensive income (loss)	41,603			118,065			(26,289		)	(91,776		)	41,603
Net comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			—			(16		)	(16		)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Titan	$	41,603		$	118,065		$	(26,289	)	$	(91,760	)	$	41,619
(Amounts in thousands)	Consolidating Condensed Balance Sheets
	31-Dec-13
	Titan			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Intl., Inc. (Parent)
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	81,472		$	4		$	107,884		$	—		$	189,360
Restricted cash	—			—			14,268			—			14,268
Accounts receivable	—			89,259			173,794			—			263,053
Inventories	—			129,113			255,807			—			384,920
Prepaid and other current assets	80,876			20,416			54,985			—			156,277
Total current assets	162,348			238,792			606,738			—			1,007,878
Property, plant and equipment, net	9,885			206,928			421,994			—			638,807
Investment in subsidiaries	884,222			—			141,752			(1,025,974		)	—
Other assets	34,259			387			139,900			—			174,546
Total assets	$	1,090,714		$	446,107		$	1,310,384		$	(1,025,974	)	$	1,821,231
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Short-term debt	$	—		$	—		$	75,061		$	—		$	75,061
Accounts payable	368			12,525			163,826						176,719
Other current liabilities	15,278			58,001			61,512			—			134,791
Total current liabilities	15,646			70,526			300,399			—			386,571
Long-term debt	460,161			—			37,533			—			497,694
Other long-term liabilities	40,658			15,571			82,701			—			138,930
Intercompany accounts	(113,474		)	(147,529		)	261,003			—			—
Titan stockholders' equity	687,723			507,539			518,435			(1,025,974		)	687,723
Noncontrolling interests	—			—			110,313			—			110,313
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	1,090,714		$	446,107		$	1,310,384		$	(1,025,974	)	$	1,821,231
(Amounts in thousands)	Consolidating Condensed Balance Sheets
	31-Dec-12
	Titan			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Intl., Inc. (Parent)
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	103,154		$	4		$	85,956		$	—		$	189,114
Accounts receivable	(72		)	128,917			168,953			—			297,798
Inventories	—			142,070			224,315			—			366,385
Prepaid and other current assets	49,438			17,021			76,367			—			142,826
Total current assets	152,520			288,012			555,591			—			996,123
Property, plant and equipment, net	11,497			208,734			348,113			—			568,344
Investment in subsidiaries	565,811			—			86,189			(652,000		)	—
Other assets	35,564			499			109,705			—			145,768
Total assets	$	765,392		$	497,245		$	1,099,598		$	(652,000	)	$	1,710,235
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Short-term debt	$	—		$	—		$	145,801		$	—		$	145,801
Accounts payable	1,000			21,222			157,843			—			180,065
Other current liabilities	13,911			55,290			72,013			—			141,214
Total current liabilities	14,911			76,512			375,657			—			467,080
Long-term debt	312,881			—			128,557			—			441,438
Other long-term liabilities	44,512			35,482			89,361			—			169,355
Intercompany accounts	(213,529		)	(34,272		)	247,801			—			—
Titan stockholders’ equity	606,617			419,523			232,477			(652,000		)	606,617
Noncontrolling interests	—			—			25,745			—			25,745
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	765,392		$	497,245		$	1,099,598		$	(652,000	)	$	1,710,235
(Amounts in thousands)	Consolidating Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
	Year Ended December 31, 2013
	Titan			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Consolidated
	Intl., Inc. (Parent)
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities	$	(175,810	)	$	28,834		$	263,625		$	116,649
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(6,290		)	(29,087		)	(44,754		)	(80,131		)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	—			—			(95,681		)	(95,681		)
Additional equity investment in Wheels India	—			—			(8,017		)	(8,017		)
Increase in restricted cash deposits	—			—			(14,473		)	(14,473		)
Insurance proceeds	—			—			2,879			2,879
Other, net	—			253			2,091			2,344
Net cash used for investing activities	(6,290		)	(28,834		)	(157,955		)	(193,079		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from borrowings	745,313			—			—			745,313
Repurchase of senior notes	(558,360		)	—			—			(558,360		)
Payment on debt	—			—			(200,721		)	(200,721		)
Term loan borrowing	—			—			43,391			43,391
Convertible note conversion	(14,090		)	—			—			(14,090		)
Capital contribution from noncontrolling interest	—			—			79,592			79,592
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	1,001			—			—			1,001
Excess tax benefit from stock options exercised	(68		)	—			—			(68		)
Payment of financing fees	(12,332		)	—			—			(12,332		)
Dividends paid	(1,046		)	—			—			(1,046		)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	160,418			—			(77,738		)	82,680
Effect of exchange rate change on cash	—			—			(6,004		)	(6,004		)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(21,682		)	—			21,928			246
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	103,154			4			85,956			189,114
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	81,472		$	4		$	107,884		$	189,360
(Amounts in thousands)	Consolidating Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
	Year Ended December 31, 2012
	Titan			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Consolidated
	Intl., Inc. (Parent)
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities	$	(14,959	)	$	35,327		$	109,800		$	130,168
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(6,931		)	(36,025		)	(22,784		)	(65,740		)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	780			—			—			780
Other, net	—			698			368			1,066
Net cash used for investing activities	(6,151		)	(35,327		)	(22,416		)	(63,894		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from borrowings	—			—			8,838			8,838
Payment on debt	—			—			(20,811		)	(20,811		)
Term loan borrowing	—			—			8,333			8,333
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	934			—			—			934
Excess tax benefit from stock options	184			—			—			184
Payment of financing fees	(1,275		)	—			—			(1,275		)
Dividends paid	(845		)	—			—			(845		)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	(1,002		)	—			(3,640		)	(4,642		)
Effect of exchange rate change on cash	—			—			(1,688		)	(1,688		)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(22,112		)	—			82,056			59,944
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	125,266			4			3,900			129,170
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	103,154		$	4		$	85,956		$	189,114
(Amounts in thousands)	Consolidating Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
	Year Ended December 31, 2011
	Titan			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Consolidated
	Intl., Inc. (Parent)
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities	$	(12,391	)	$	17,609		$	(792	)	$	4,426
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(3,530		)	(19,371		)	(12,843		)	(35,744		)
Acquisition, net of cash acquired	(99,118		)	—			—			(99,118		)
Purchases of marketable securities	(30,000		)	—			—			(30,000		)
Sales of marketable securities	31,586			—			—			31,586
Other, net	—			1,763			710			2,473
Net cash used for investing activities	(101,062		)	(17,608		)	(12,133		)	(130,803		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repurchase of senior unsecured notes	(1,064		)	—			—			(1,064		)
Payment of debt	—			—			(8,856		)	(8,856		)
Term loan borrowing	—			—			25,879			25,879
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	524			—			—			524
Excess tax benefit from stock options	706			—			—			706
Dividends paid	(809		)	—			—			(809		)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	(643		)	—			17,023			16,380
Effect of exchange rate change on cash	—			—			(333		)	(333		)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(114,096		)	1			3,765			(110,330		)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	239,362			3			135			239,500
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	125,266		$	4		$	3,900		$	129,170

SCHEDULE_II_VALUATION_RESERVES

SCHEDULE II - VALUATION RESERVES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]	'
SCHEDULE II b VALUATION RESERVES	'
		Balance at beginning		Additions to costs and expenses					Balance
	Description	of year				Deductions			at end
									of year
	Year ended December 31, 2013
	Reserve deducted in the balance sheet from the assets to which it applies
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	5,130,000	$	2,984,000	$	(2,827,000	)	$	5,287,000
	Year ended December 31, 2012
	Reserve deducted in the balance sheet from the assets to which it applies
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	4,204,000	$	1,240,000	$	(314,000	)	$	5,130,000
	Year ended December 31, 2011
	Reserve deducted in the balance sheet from the assets to which it applies
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	3,889,000	$	408,000	$	(93,000	)	$	4,204,000

DESCRIPTION_OF_BUSINESS_AND_SI1

DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract]	'
Principles of consolidation	'
	Principles of consolidation
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly- and majority-owned subsidiaries.  Investments in publicly traded entities of less than 20% and those that Titan does not exercise significant influence over are carried at fair value in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 320 Investments – Debt and Equity Securities. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	'
	Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
	The Company carries its accounts receivable at their face amounts less an allowance for doubtful accounts. An allowance for uncollectible receivables is recorded based upon known bad debt risks and past loss history. Actual collection experience may differ from the current estimate of net receivables.
Inventories	'
	Inventories
	Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market.  At December 31, 2013, approximately 12% of the Company's inventories were valued under the last-in, first out (LIFO) method. The majority of steel material inventory and related work-in-process and finished goods are accounted for under the LIFO method.  The remaining inventories were valued under the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method or average cost method. Market value is estimated based on current selling prices.  Estimated provisions are established for slow-moving and obsolete inventory.
Deferred financing costs	'
	Deferred financing costs
	Deferred financing costs are costs incurred in connection with the Company’s revolving credit facility, 6.875% senior secured notes and 5.625% convertible senior subordinated notes. The deferred financing costs associated with each of the debt facilities are being amortized over the life of the debt.  Amortization of deferred financing costs for the debt facilities approximates the effective interest rate method.
Fixed assets	'
	Fixed assets
	Property, plant and equipment have been recorded at cost.  Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives of the related assets:
		Years
	Building and improvements	25 - 40
	Machinery and equipment	20-Oct
	Tools, dies and molds	9-Apr
	Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred.  When property, plant and equipment are retired or otherwise disposed of, the related cost and accumulated depreciation are eliminated, and any gain or loss on disposition is included in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
	Interest is capitalized on fixed asset projects which are constructed over a period of time.  The amount of interest capitalized is determined by applying a weighted average interest rate to the average amount of accumulated expenditures for the asset during the period.  The interest rate used is based on the rates applicable to borrowings outstanding during the period.
Fair value of financial instruments	'
	Fair value of financial instruments
	The Company records all financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, notes receivable, accounts payable, other accruals and notes payable at cost, which approximates fair value due to their short term or stated rates.  Investments in marketable equity securities are recorded at fair value.  The 6.875% senior secured notes due 2020 (senior secured notes due 2020) and 5.625% convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017 (convertible notes) are carried at cost of $400.0 million and $60.2 million at December 31, 2013, respectively. The fair value of these notes at December 31, 2013, as obtained through independent pricing sources, was approximately $418.0 million for the senior secured notes due 2020 and approximately $102.2 million for the convertible notes.
Impairment of fixed assets	'
	Impairment of fixed assets
	The Company reviews fixed assets to assess recoverability from future operations whenever events and circumstances indicate that the carrying values may not be recoverable.  Impairment losses are recognized in operating results when expected undiscounted future cash flows are less than the carrying value of the asset.  Impairment losses are measured as the excess of the carrying value of the asset over the discounted expected future cash flows or the estimated fair value of the asset.
Equity Method Investments, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Equity method investments
	The Company had an equity method investment of $44.5 million in Wheels India Limited as of December 31, 2013, representing a 41.7% ownership. This equity method investment is included in Other Assets in the consolidated balance sheets. The value of this investment based on the December 31, 2013 market price was $52.9 million. The Company assesses the carrying value of its equity method investments whenever events and circumstances indicate that the carrying values may not be recoverable. Investment write-downs, if necessary, are recognized in operating results when expected undiscounted future cash flows are less than the carrying value of the asset. These write-downs, if any, are measured as the excess of the carrying value of the asset over the discounted expected future cash flows or the estimated fair value of the asset.
Foreign currency translation	'
	Foreign currency translation
	The financial statements of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries are translated to United States currency in accordance with ASC 830 Foreign Currency Matters.  Assets and liabilities are translated to United States dollars at period-end exchange rates.  Income and expense items are translated at average rates of exchange prevailing during the period.  Translation adjustments are included in “Accumulated other comprehensive loss” in stockholders’ equity.  Gains and losses that result from foreign currency transactions are included in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
Impairment of goodwill	'
	Impairment of goodwill
	The Company reviews goodwill for impairment during the fourth quarter of each annual reporting period, and whenever events and circumstances indicate that the carrying values may not be recoverable.
Revenue recognition	'
	Revenue recognition
	The Company records sales revenue when products are shipped to customers and both title and the risks and rewards of ownership are transferred.  Provisions are established for sales returns and uncollectible accounts based on historical experience.  Should trends change, adjustments would be necessary to the estimated provisions.
Cost of sales	'
	Cost of sales
	Cost of sales is comprised primarily of direct materials and supplies consumed in the manufacturing of the Company’s products, as well as manufacturing labor, depreciation expense and overhead expense necessary to acquire and convert the purchased materials and supplies into a finished product.  Cost of sales also includes all purchasing, receiving, inspection, internal transfers, and related distribution costs.
Selling, general and administrative expense	'
	Selling, general and administrative expense
	Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expense is comprised primarily of sales commissions, marketing expense, selling and administrative wages, information system costs, legal fees, bank charges, professional fees, depreciation and amortization expense on non-manufacturing assets, and other administrative items
Research and development expense	'
	Research and development expense
	Research and development (R&D) expenses are expensed as incurred.  R&D costs were $11.2 million, $7.1 million and $4.2 million for the years of 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.  The higher R&D costs recorded during 2013 primarily resulted from inclusion of R&D expenses of recently acquired facilities.
Advertising	'
	Advertising
	Advertising expenses are included in SG&A expense and are expensed as incurred.  Advertising costs were approximately $2 million for each of the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011.
Warranty costs	'
	Warranty costs
	The Company provides limited warranties on workmanship on its products in all market segments.  The provision for estimated warranty costs is made in the period when such costs become probable and is based on past warranty experience.  See Note 11 for additional information.
Income taxes	'
	Income taxes
	Deferred income tax provisions are determined using the liability method whereby deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized based upon temporary differences between the financial statement and income tax basis of assets and liabilities.  The Company assesses the realizability of its deferred tax asset positions to determine if a valuation allowance is necessary. In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, the Company considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. The Company considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, and tax planning strategies in making this assessment.
Earnings per share	'
	Earnings per share
	Basic earnings per share (EPS) is computed by dividing consolidated net earnings by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding.  Diluted EPS is computed by dividing adjusted consolidated net earnings by the sum of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and the weighted average number of potential common shares outstanding.  Potential common shares consist of outstanding options under the Company’s stock compensation plans and the conversion of the Company’s 5.625% convertible senior subordinated notes.
Cash equivalents	'
	Cash and cash equivalents
	The Company considers short-term debt securities with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The cash in the Company's U.S. banks is not fully insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The Company had $121.7 million and $84.8 million of cash in foreign bank accounts at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The Company's cash in its foreign bank accounts is not insured.
Environmental liabilities	'
	Environmental liabilities
	Environmental expenditures that relate to current operations are expensed or capitalized as appropriate.  Expenditures that relate to an existing condition caused by past operations and that do not contribute to current or future revenue are expensed.  Liabilities are recorded when environmental assessments and/or remedial efforts are probable and can be reasonably estimated
Stock-based compensation	'
	Stock-based compensation
	At December 31, 2013, the Company has one stock-based compensation plan, which is described in Note 28.  Compensation expense for stock-based compensation is recognized over the requisite service period at the estimated fair value of the award at the grant date.  The Company granted 60,000, 45,000, and 492,500 stock options in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The Company granted 225,750, 293,000, and 0 restricted stock awards in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
Reclassification	'
	Reclassification
	Certain amounts from prior years have been reclassified to conform to the current year’s presentation
Use of estimates	'
	Use of estimates
	The policies utilized by the Company in the preparation of the financial statements conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and require management to make estimates, assumptions and judgments that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual amounts could differ from these estimates and assumptions

DESCRIPTION_OF_BUSINESS_AND_SI2

DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]	'
	Property, plant and equipment have been recorded at cost.  Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives of the related assets:
		Years
	Building and improvements	25 - 40
	Machinery and equipment	20-Oct
	Tools, dies and molds	9-Apr
	Property, plant and equipment at December 31, 2013 and 2012, consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
		2013			2012
	Land and improvements	$	67,243		$	66,012
	Buildings and improvements	242,261			192,135
	Machinery and equipment	617,709			555,261
	Tools, dies and molds	112,997			117,341
	Construction-in-process	42,539			49,136
		1,082,749			979,885
	Less accumulated depreciation	(443,942		)	(411,541		)
		$	638,807		$	568,344

ACQUISITIONS_Tables

ACQUISITIONS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013						Dec. 31, 2011
Voltyre-Prom [Member]	'						'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'						'
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]	'						'
	The purchase price allocation of the Voltyre-Prom acquisition consisted of the following
	(in thousands):
	Cash	$	80
	Accounts receivable	5,596
	Inventories	3,807
	Deferred income taxes - current asset	253
	Prepaid & other current assets	1,881
	Goodwill	21,002
	Property, plant & equipment	79,255
	Other assets	17,615
	Accounts payable	(715		)
	Other current liabilities	(4,152		)
	Deferred income taxes - noncurrent liability	(15,989		)
	Noncontrolling interests	(14,542		)
	Net assets acquired	$	94,091
Titan Europe [Member]	'						'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'						'
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]	'						'
	The purchase price allocation of the Titan Europe acquisition consisted of the following
	(in thousands):
	Cash	$	39,122
	Accounts receivable	128,585
	Inventories	178,407
	Deferred income taxes - current asset	22,068
	Prepaid & other current assets	21,745
	Earthquake insurance receivable	17,024
	Property, plant & equipment	217,309
	Investment in Wheels India Limited	36,804
	Other assets	8,414
	Short term debt	(96,822		)
	Accounts payable	(142,752		)
	Other current liabilities	(56,391		)
	Long term debt	(158,183		)
	Deferred income taxes - noncurrent liability	(12,636		)
	Other noncurrent liabilities	(31,874		)
	Net assets acquired	$	170,820
Goodyear's Latin American Farm Tire Business [Member]	'						'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'						'
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]	'						'
							The purchase price allocation of the Latin American farm tire business consisted of the following
							(in thousands):
							Cash	$	1,018
							Inventories	14,562
							Deferred income taxes - current asset	2,948
							Prepaid & other current assets	4,929
							Property, plant & equipment	108,905
							Goodwill	14,484
							Other assets	39,263
							Other current liabilities	(21,127		)
							Deferred income taxes - noncurrent liability	(25,521		)
							Other noncurrent liabilities	(40,823		)
							Net assets acquired	$	98,638
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]	'						'
	Pro forma financial information is as follows (in thousands, except per share data):
		2012			2011
	Net sales	$	2,423,724		$	2,295,791
	Net income	86,906			92,278
	Net income attributable to Titan	88,499			92,294
	Basic earnings per share	$	1.78		$	1.93
	Diluted earnings per share	1.53			1.63

RESTRICTED_CASH_Tables

RESTRICTED CASH (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
RESTRICTED CASH [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block]	'
	Restricted cash at December 31, 2013 and 2012, consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
		2013		2012
	Restricted cash	$	14,268	$	—

ACCOUNTS_RECEIVABLE_Tables

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Receivables [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]	'
	Accounts receivable at December 31, 2013 and 2012, consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
		2013			2012
	Accounts receivable	$	268,340		$	302,928
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	(5,287		)	(5,130		)
	Accounts receivable, net	$	263,053		$	297,798

INVENTORIES_Tables

INVENTORIES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]	'
	Inventories at December 31, 2013 and 2012, consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
		2013			2012
	Raw material	$	130,403		$	153,308
	Work-in-process	54,190			69,030
	Finished goods	208,821			154,785
		393,414			377,123
	Adjustment to LIFO basis	(8,494		)	(10,738		)
		$	384,920		$	366,385

PREPAID_AND_OTHER_CURRENT_ASSE1

PREPAID AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Prepaid and Other Current Assets [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Other Assets [Table Text Block]	'
	Prepaid and other current assets at December 31, 2013 and 2012, consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
		2013		2012
	Prepaid income taxes	$	48,527	$	15,298
	Prepaid supplies	30,212		26,616
	Value added tax	9,761		4,114
	Prepaid royalty	5,642		4,985
	Duty receivable	4,777		—
	Prepaid deposits	3,748		8,824
	Prepaid insurance	3,281		4,576
	Earthquake insurance receivable	—		17,128
	Other	8,398		10,727
		$	114,346	$	92,268

PROPERTY_PLANT_AND_EQUIPMENT_N1

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]	'
	Property, plant and equipment have been recorded at cost.  Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives of the related assets:
		Years
	Building and improvements	25 - 40
	Machinery and equipment	20-Oct
	Tools, dies and molds	9-Apr
	Property, plant and equipment at December 31, 2013 and 2012, consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
		2013			2012
	Land and improvements	$	67,243		$	66,012
	Buildings and improvements	242,261			192,135
	Machinery and equipment	617,709			555,261
	Tools, dies and molds	112,997			117,341
	Construction-in-process	42,539			49,136
		1,082,749			979,885
	Less accumulated depreciation	(443,942		)	(411,541		)
		$	638,807		$	568,344

OTHER_ASSETS_Tables

OTHER ASSETS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Other Assets [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Other Assets, Noncurrent [Table Text Block]	'
	Other assets at December 31, 2013 and 2012, consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
		2013		2012
	Investment in Wheels India Limited	$	44,541	$	37,115
	Amortizable intangibles	32,613		21,208
	Prepaid royalty	21,514		28,089
	Investments for contractual obligations	8,723		7,408
	Deferred financing costs	8,650		6,786
	Other	13,658		11,838
		$	129,699	$	112,444

GOODWILL_AND_INTANGIBLE_ASSETS1

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
GOODWILL [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]	'
	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reporting units for the two years ended December 31, 2013, were as follows (amounts in thousands):
		Agricultural				Earthmoving/			Consumer
		Segment				Construction			Segment			Total
						Segment
	Balance at January 1, 2012	$	19,841			$	—		$	—		$	19,841
	Acquisitions	—				13,653			—			13,653
	Acquisition adjustment	(7,289		)		—			—			(7,289		)
	Foreign currency translation	(1,030		)		(234		)	—			(1,264		)
	Balance at December 31, 2012	11,522				13,419			—			24,941
	Acquisitions	14,828				3,486			2,688			21,002
	Foreign currency translation	(1,810		)		(2,007		)	(51		)	(3,868		)
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	24,540			$	14,898		$	2,637		$	42,075
Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill [Table Text Block]	'
	The components of intangible assets for the two years ended December 31, 2013, were as follows (amounts in thousands):
		Weighted- Average Useful Lives (in Years)		2013			2012
	Amortizable intangible assets:
	Customer relationships	13.6		16,659			19,357
	Patents, trademarks and other	6.7		20,561			3,658
	Total at cost			37,220			23,015
	Less accumulated amortization			(4,607	)		(1,807	)
				32,613			21,208
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]	'
	The estimated aggregate amortization expense at December 31, 2013, is as follows (amounts in thousands):
	2014	$	4,548
	2015	4,188
	2016	3,367
	2017	3,190
	2018	3,190
	Thereafter	14,130
		$	32,613

OTHER_CURRENT_LIABILITIES_Tabl

OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]	'
	Other current liabilities at December 31, 2013 and 2012,  consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
		2013		2012
	Warranty	$	33,134	$	27,482
	Wages and commissions	29,508		35,201
	Accrued other taxes	11,741		8,696
	Accrued interest	8,472		6,883
	Insurance	5,785		5,549
	CEO and management incentive compensation	4,194		4,194
	Deferred income tax	3,525		8,562
	Accounts receivable factoring	—		8,513
	Other	38,432		36,134
		$	134,791	$	141,214

WARRANTY_Tables

WARRANTY (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
WARRANTY COSTS [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]	'
	Changes in the warranty liability consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
		2013			2012
	Warranty liability, January 1	$	27,482		$	17,659
	Acquisitions	222			2,496
	Provision for warranty liabilities	43,335			33,701
	Warranty payments made	(37,905		)	(26,374		)
	Warranty liability, December 31	$	33,134		$	27,482

OTHER_LONGTERM_LIABILITIES_Tab

OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Other Assets and Other Liabilities [Table Text Block]	'
	Other long-term liabilities at December 31, 2013 and 2012, consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
		2013		2012
	Accrued pension liabilities	$	39,769	$	61,477
	Income tax liabilities	16,925		13,779
	Accrued employment liabilities	17,124		18,276
	Derivative financial instruments	53		5,784
	Other	4,074		7,780
		$	77,945	$	107,096

REVOLVING_CREDIT_FACILITY_AND_1

REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY AND LONG-TERM DEBT (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]	'
	Long-term debt at December 31, 2013 and 2012, consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
		2013		2012
	6.875% senior secured notes due 2020	$	400,000	$	—
	Other debt	68,554		69,151
	5.625% convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017	60,161		112,881
	European credit facilities	41,687		202,097
	Capital leases	2,353		3,110
	7.875% senior secured notes due 2017	—		200,000
		572,755		587,239
	Less amounts due within one year	75,061		145,801
		$	497,694	$	441,438
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]	'
	Aggregate maturities of long-term debt are as follows (amounts in thousands):
	2014	$	75,061
	2015	5,508
	2016	25,902
	2017	63,040
	2018	637
	Thereafter	402,607
		$	572,755

ACCUMULATED_OTHER_COMPREHENSIV1

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	'
	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
		Currency			Unrealized			Unrecognized
		Translation			Gain (Loss) on			Losses and
		Adjustments			Investments			Prior Service			Total
								Cost
	Balance at January 1, 2012	$	(14,016	)	$	15,478		$	(35,037	)	$	(33,575	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(6,777		)	—			—			(6,777		)
	Reclassification adjustments:
	Unrealized gain on investments, net of tax of $1,018	—			1,733			—			1,733
	Noncash Titan Europe gain, net of tax of $9,492	—			(17,208		)	—			(17,208		)
	Defined benefit pension plan entries:
	Unrecognized prior service cost, net of tax of $(51)	—			—			86			86
	Unrecognized net loss, net of tax of $258	—			—			(728		)	(728		)
	Balance at December 31, 2012	(20,793		)	3			(35,679		)	(56,469		)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(20,071		)	—			—			(20,071		)
	Reclassification adjustments:
	Unrealized loss on investments, net of tax of $0	—			(3		)	—			(3		)
	Defined benefit pension plan entries:
	Unrecognized prior service cost, net of tax of $(52)	—			—			85			85
	Unrecognized net gain, net of tax of $(8,648)	—			—			14,664			14,664
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	(40,864	)	$	—		$	(20,930	)	$	(61,794	)

FAIR_VALUE_MEASUREMENTS_Tables

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value, Measurement Inputs, Disclosure [Table Text Block]	'
	Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
		December 31, 2013										December 31, 2012
		Total			Level 1		Level 2			Level 3		Total			Level 1		Level 2			Level 3
	Contractual obligation investments	$	8,723		$	8,723						$	7,408		$	7,408
	Interest rate swap	—			—		—			—		1,048			—		1,048			—
	Preferred stock	250			—		—			250		250			—		—			250
	Derivative financial instruments liability	(126		)	—		(126		)	—		(7,376		)	—		(7,376		)	—
	Total	$	8,847		$	8,723	$	(126	)	$	250	$	1,330		$	7,408	$	(6,328	)	$	250
Fair Value, Measured on Recurring Basis, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table presents the changes during the periods presented in Titan's Level 3 investments that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis (amounts in thousands):
		Preferred stock
	Balance at December 31, 2011	$	1,000
	Change in preferred stock investment	(750		)
	Total realized and unrealized gains and losses	—
	Balance at December 31, 2012	250
	Total realized and unrealized gains and losses	—
	Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	250

SUPPLY_AGREEMENT_TERMINATION_I1

SUPPLY AGREEMENT TERMINATION INCOME (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
SUPPLY AGREEMENT TERMINATION INCOME [Abstract]	'
Supply Commitment [Table Text Block]	'
	Supply agreement termination income consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
		2013		2012		2011
	Supply agreement termination income	$	—	$	26,134	$	—

CONVERTIBLE_DEBT_CONVERSION_CH1

CONVERTIBLE DEBT CONVERSION CHARGE (Tables) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
CONVERTIBLE DEBT CONVERSION CHARGE [Abstract]	'	'	'
Induced Conversion of Convertible Debt Expense	$7,273	$0	$16,135

LOSS_ON_NOTE_REPURCHASE_Tables

LOSS ON NOTE REPURCHASE (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
LOSS ON NOTE REPURCHASE [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Extinguishment of Debt [Table Text Block]	'
	Loss on note repurchase consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
		2013			2012		2011
	Loss on senior note repurchase	$	(22,734	)	$	—	$	—

NONCASH_TITAN_EUROPE_PLC_GAIN_

NONCASH TITAN EUROPE PLC GAIN (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
NONCASH TITAN EUROPE PLC GAIN [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Realized Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]	'
	Noncash Titan Europe gain consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
		2013		2012		2011
	Noncash Titan Europe gain	$	—	$	26,700	$	—

GAIN_ON_EARTHQUAKE_INSURANCE_R1

GAIN ON EARTHQUAKE INSURANCE RECOVERY (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
GAIN ON EARTHQUAKE INSURANCE RECOVERY [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Business Insurance Recoveries [Table Text Block]	'
	Gain on earthquake insurance recovery consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
		2013		2012		2011
	Gain on earthquake insurance recovery	$	22,451	$	—	$	—

GAIN_ON_ACQUISITION_Tables

GAIN ON ACQUISITION (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
GAIN ON ACQUISITION [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Table Text Block]	'
	Gain on acquisition consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
		2013		2012		2011
	Gain on acquisition	$	—	$	11,678	$	285

OTHER_INCOME_Tables

OTHER INCOME (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
OTHER INCOME, NET [Abstract]	'
Interest and Other Income [Table Text Block]	'
	Other income consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
		2013			2012		2011
	Interest income	$	3,396		$	859	$	556
	Discount amortization on prepaid royalty	3,296			3,736		3,149
	Other income (expense)	1,652			95		(160		)
	Wheels India Limited equity gain	1,430			401		—
	Investment gain (loss) related to contractual obligation investments	1,315			1,022		(302		)
	Building rental income	846			710		—
	Investment gain on marketable securities	—			—		1,588
	Currency exchange loss	(4,920		)	—		—
		$	7,015		$	6,823	$	4,831

INCOME_TAXES_Tables

INCOME TAXES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
INCOME TAXES [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]	'
	Income before income taxes, consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
		2013				2012				2011
	Domestic	$	27,023			$	178,686			$	82,282
	Foreign	27,711				13,565				13,613
		$	54,734			$	192,251			$	95,895
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]	'
	The income tax provision was as follows (amounts in thousands):
		2013				2012				2011
	Current
	Federal	$	11,853			$	47,616			$	32,140
	State	5,398				13,537				3,271
	Foreign	11,800				8,290				2,797
		29,051				69,443				38,208
	Deferred
	Federal	(8,473		)		14,179				(1,904		)
	State	(316		)		1,235				(357		)
	Foreign	4,785				1,756				1,812
		(4,004		)		17,170				(449		)
	Income tax provision	$	25,047			$	86,613			$	37,759
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	'
	The income tax provision differs from the amount of income tax determined by applying the statutory U.S. federal income tax rate to pre-tax income as a result of the following:
		2013			2012			2011
	Statutory U.S. federal tax rate	35	%		35	%		35	%
	Unrecognized tax positions	6.2			3.5			—
	Impact of foreign income	4.5			6.1			(0.2	)
	Italian law change	(14.2	)		—			—
	Valuation allowance	19			—			—
	State taxes, net	1.9			2.5			1.9
	Domestic production exemption	(3.2	)		(3.1	)		(3.9	)
	Debt conversion (benefit) expense	(1.0	)		—			6.9
	Section 162m limitation	—			2.5			—
	Write off of Titan Europe deferred tax asset	—			2			—
	Bargain purchase gain	—			(2.0	)		—
	Other, net	(2.4	)		(1.4	)		(0.3	)
	Effective tax rate	45.8	%		45.1	%		39.4	%
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]	'
	Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes.  Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 2013 and 2012, are as follows (amounts in thousands):
		2013				2012
	Deferred tax assets:
	Net operating loss carryforwards	$	41,933			$	37,519
	Pension	6,269				14,684
	Inventory	3,564				3,412
	Warranty	11,460				9,723
	Employee benefits and related costs	13,146				11,319
	Allowance for bad debts	3,773				3,335
	Prepaid royalties	8,464				7,053
	Reserves, other	1,920				3,988
	Fixed assets	7,070				8,418
	Other	13,009				14,370
	Deferred tax assets	110,608				113,821
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Fixed assets	(78,819		)		(82,400		)
	Intangible Assets	(8,454		)		(6,225		)
	Other	(5,957		)		(13,385		)
	Deferred tax liabilities	(93,230		)		(102,010		)
	Subtotal	17,378				11,811
	Valuation allowance	(37,185		)		(23,691		)
	Net deferred tax liability	$	(19,807	)		$	(11,880	)
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block]	'
	A reconciliation of the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits at December 31 were as follows (amounts in thousands):
		2013			2012			2011
	Balance at January 1	11,872			—			—
	Increases to tax positions taken during the current year	4,256			6,050			—
	Increases to tax positions taken during the prior years	433			5,822			—
	Decreases to tax positions taken during prior years	(250	)		—			—
	Decreases due to lapse of statutes of limitations	(272	)		—			—
	Settlements	(721	)		—			—
	Foreign exchange	45			—			—
	Balance at December 31	15,363			11,872			—

EMPLOYEE_BENEFIT_PLANS_Tables

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013														Dec. 31, 2010
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS [Abstract]	'														'
Schedule of Changes in Accumulated Postemployment Benefit Obligations [Table Text Block]	'														'
	The following table provides the change in benefit obligation, change in plan assets, funded status and amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheet of the defined benefit pension plans as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 (amounts in thousands):
	Change in benefit obligation:	2013				2012
	Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	139,104			$	111,955
	Acquisition	—				20,258
	Service cost	850				380
	Interest cost	5,408				5,082
	Actuarial (gain) loss	(12,848		)		9,689
	Benefits paid	(9,258		)		(8,184		)
	Foreign currency translation	(74		)		(76		)
	Benefit obligation at end of year	$	123,182			$	139,104
	Change in plan assets:
	Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$	78,168			$	69,097
	Acquisition	—				1,797
	Actual return on plan assets	10,255				8,574
	Employer contributions	4,674				6,845
	Benefits paid	(9,223		)		(8,184		)
	Foreign currency translation	78				39
	Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$	83,952			$	78,168
	Unfunded status at end of year	$	(39,230	)		$	(60,936	)
	Amounts recognized in consolidated balance sheet:
	Noncurrent assets	$	539			$	541
	Noncurrent liabilities	(39,769		)		(61,477		)
	Net amount recognized in the consolidated balance sheet	$	(39,230	)		$	(60,936	)
Schedule of Amounts in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) to be Recognized over Next Fiscal Year [Table Text Block]	'														'
	Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss:
		2013				2012
	Unrecognized prior service cost	$	(754	)		$	(891	)
	Unrecognized net loss	(33,070		)		(56,382		)
	Deferred tax effect of unrecognized items	12,894				21,594
	Net amount recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(20,930	)		$	(35,679	)
Schedule of Assumptions Used [Table Text Block]	'														'
	The weighted-average assumptions used in the actuarial computation that derived the benefit obligations at December 31 were as follows:	2013			2012
	Discount rate	4.8	%		4.2	%
	Expected long-term return on plan assets	7.4	%		7.4	%
	The weighted-average assumptions used in the actuarial computation that derived net periodic pension cost for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:
		2013			2012			2011
	Discount rate	4.7	%		4.3	%		5.3	%
	Expected long-term return on plan assets	7.4	%		7.5	%		7.5	%
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]	'														'
	The following table provides the components of net periodic pension cost for the plans, settlement cost and the assumptions used in the measurement of the Company’s benefit obligation for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 (amounts in thousands):
	Components of net periodic benefit cost and other
	amounts recognized in other comprehensive income
	Net periodic benefit cost:	2013				2012				2011
	Service cost	$	850			$	380			$	264
	Interest cost	5,408				5,082				5,467
	Assumed return on assets	(5,585		)		(5,022		)		(5,258		)
	Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost	137				137				137
	Amortization of unrecognized deferred taxes	—				—				(56		)
	Amortization of net unrecognized loss	5,264				5,195				3,745
	Net periodic pension cost	$	6,074			$	5,772			$	4,299
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]	'														'
	The fair value of the plan assets by asset categories at December 31, 2013 was as follows (amounts in thousands):														The fair value of the plan assets by asset categories at December 31, 2012 was as follows (amounts in thousands):
		Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2013														Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2012
		Total				Level 1				Level 2			Level 3			Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Money market funds	$	6,051			$	6,051			$	—		$	—	Money market funds	$	5,866	$	5,866	$	—	$	—
	Domestic common stock	32,757				32,757				—			—		Domestic common stock	30,873		30,873		—		—
	Foreign common stock	4,921				4,921				—			—		Foreign common stock	3,441		3,441		—		—
	Corporate bonds	4,012				4,012				—			—		Corporate bonds	3,284		3,284		—		—
	Foreign bonds	519				—				519			—		Foreign bonds	531		—		531		—
	U.S. government securities	18				18				—			—		U.S. government securities	280		280		—		—
	Insurance fund	1,974				—				1,974			—		Mutual funds	1,109		1,109		—		—
	Common / collective trusts	33,700				—				33,700			—		Insurance funds	1,839		—		1,839		—
	Totals	$	83,952			$	47,759			$	36,193		$	—	Common / collective trusts	30,945		—		30,945		—
	The allocation of the fair value of plan assets was as follows:														Totals	$	78,168	$	44,853	$	33,315	$	—
		Percentage of Plan Assets						Target
		at December 31,						Allocation
	Asset Category	2013			2012			2014
	U.S. equities (a)	58	%		59	%		40% - 80%
	Fixed income	23	%		24	%		20% - 50%
	Cash and cash equivalents	7	%		8	%		0% - 20%
	International equities (a)	12	%		9	%		0% - 16%
		100	%		100	%
	(a)	Total equities may not exceed 80% of total plan assets.
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]	'														'
	Projected benefit payments from the plans as of December 31, 2013, are estimated as follows (amounts in thousands):
	2014	$	8,964
	2015	8,719
	2016	9,179
	2017	8,769
	2018	9,005
	2019-2023	43,380

STOCK_COMPENSATION_Tables

STOCK COMPENSATION (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
STOCK OPTION PLANS [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]	'
	The following is a summary of activity in stock options for 2013:
		Shares Subject			Weighted- Average			Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life (in Years)	Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands)
		to Option			Exercise Price
	Outstanding, December 31, 2012	1,180,087			$	17.85
	Granted	60,000			24.07
	Exercised	(60,418	)		16.57
	Forfeited/Expired	(25,600	)		20.2
	Outstanding, December 31, 2013	1,154,069			18.18			6.36	$	2,221
	Exercisable, December 31, 2013	1,030,919			17.76			6.18	$	2,221
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]	'
	Weighted average assumptions used for stock options issued in 2013, 2012 and 2011:
		2013			2012		2011
	Expected life (in years)	6			6		6
	Expected volatility	68.4	%		67	%	65.8	%
	Expected dividends	0.1	%		0.1	%	0.1	%
	Risk-free interest rate	1.01	%		0.93	%	1.21	%
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity [Table Text Block]	'
	Restricted Stock
		Shares		Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
	Unvested at December 31, 2012	293,000		20.83
	Granted	225,750		18.02
	Vested	—		—
	Forfeited/Expired	(750	)	20.83
	Unvested at December 31, 2013	518,000		19.6

LEASE_COMMITMENTS_Tables

LEASE COMMITMENTS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
LEASE COMMITMENTS [Abstract]	'
Operating Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Table Text Block]	'
	At December 31, 2013, future minimum rental commitments under noncancellable operating leases with initial or remaining terms in excess of one year are as follows (amounts in thousands):
	2014	$	5,441
	2015	5,054
	2016	3,417
	2017	2,143
	2018	1,530
	Thereafter	1,415
	Total future minimum lease payments	$	19,000
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital Leases [Table Text Block]	'
	At December 31, 2013, the Company had assets held as capital leases with a net book value of $10.4 million included in property, plant and equipment. Total future capital lease obligations relating to these leases are as follows (amounts in thousands):
	2014	$	1,453
	2015	1,059
	2016	696
	2017	152
	2018	6
	Thereafter	—
	Total future capital lease obligation payments	3,366
	Less amount representing interest	(118		)
	Present value of future capital lease obligation payments	$	3,248

SEGMENT_INFORMATION_Tables

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	'
	The table below presents information about certain revenues and expenses, income from operations and segment assets used by the chief operating decision maker of the Company as of and for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011. (amounts in thousands):
		2013			2012			2011
	Revenues from external customers
	Agricultural	$	1,182,187		$	1,080,412		$	960,693
	Earthmoving/construction	749,115			501,617			306,821
	Consumer	232,293			238,649			219,484
		$	2,163,595		$	1,820,678		$	1,486,998
	Gross profit
	Agricultural	$	198,910		$	206,376		$	177,055
	Earthmoving/construction	83,358			74,348			39,328
	Consumer	15,542			16,366			18,900
	Unallocated corporate	(2,620		)	(2,951		)	(3,175		)
		$	295,190		$	294,139		$	232,108
	Income from operations
	Agricultural	$	151,841		$	178,587		$	158,295
	Earthmoving/construction	22,008			47,310			32,781
	Consumer	1,630			32,243			11,104
	Unallocated corporate	(73,084		)	(83,432		)	(70,007		)
	Consolidated income from operations	102,395			174,708			132,173
	Interest expense	(47,120		)	(27,658		)	(25,259		)
	Convertible debt conversion charge	(7,273		)	—			(16,135		)
	Loss on senior note repurchase	(22,734		)	—			—
	Noncash Titan Europe Plc gain	—			26,700			—
	Gain on earthquake insurance recovery	22,451			—			—
	Gain on acquisition	—			11,678			285
	Other income, net	7,015			6,823			4,831
	Income before income taxes	$	54,734		$	192,251		$	95,895
	Capital expenditures
	Agricultural	$	28,763		$	26,886		$	12,789
	Earthmoving/construction	35,702			26,508			7,169
	Consumer	7,393			4,100			1,465
	Unallocated corporate	8,273			8,246			15,683
		$	80,131		$	65,740		$	37,106
	Depreciation & amortization
	Agricultural	$	29,781		$	20,435		$	18,296
	Earthmoving/construction	40,272			24,192			17,366
	Consumer	6,246			5,855			5,450
	Unallocated corporate	4,323			3,613			3,796
		$	80,622		$	54,095		$	44,908
	Total assets
	Agricultural	$	725,032		$	555,020		$	444,611
	Earthmoving/construction	749,564			841,502			193,566
	Consumer	172,320			140,592			139,161
	Unallocated corporate (a)	174,315			173,121			232,948
		$	1,821,231		$	1,710,235		$	1,010,286
	(a)  Unallocated assets include cash of approximately $82 million, $103 million, and $129 million at year-end 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers Attributed to Foreign Countries by Geographic Area [Table Text Block]	'
	The table below presents information by geographic area.  Revenues from external customers were determined based on the location of the selling subsidiary.  Geographic information as of and for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was as follows (amounts in thousands):
	2013	United States			Brazil			Other Countries			Consolidated
											Totals
	Revenues from external customers	$	1,159,061		$	397,426		$	607,108		$	2,163,595
	Long-lived assets	266,413			101,282			313,187			680,882
	2012
	Revenues from external customers	$	1,356,264		$	328,005		$	136,409		$	1,820,678
	Long-lived assets	262,064			112,480			218,741			593,285
	2011
	Revenues from external customers	$	1,210,531		$	262,203		$	14,264		$	1,486,998
	Long-lived assets	248,835			105,489			259			354,583

EARNINGS_PER_SHARE_Tables

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	'
	Earnings per share for 2013, 2012 and 2011, are (amounts in thousands, except per share data):
	2013	Titan Net income		Weighted-	Per share
				average shares	amount
	Basic earnings per share	$	35,205	53,039	$	0.66
	Effect of stock options/trusts	—		258
	Effect of convertible notes	2,600		6,225
	Diluted earnings per share	$	37,805	59,522	$	0.64
	2012
	Basic earnings per share	$	107,231	43,380	$	2.47
	Effect of stock options/trusts	—		254
	Effect of convertible notes	4,572		11,028
	Diluted earnings per share	$	111,803	54,662	$	2.05
	2011
	Basic earnings per share	$	58,152	41,657	$	1.4
	Effect of stock options/trusts	—		233
	Effect of convertible notes	4,476		11,254
	Diluted earnings per share	$	62,628	53,144	$	1.18

SUPPLEMENTARY_DATA_QUARTERLY_F1

SUPPLEMENTARY DATA - QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
SUPPLEMENTARY DATA b QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]	'
	(All amounts in thousands, except per share data)
			31-Mar			30-Jun			30-Sep		31-Dec				Year ended
	Quarter ended														31-Dec
	2013
	Net sales		$	578,387		$	593,291		$	497,510	$	494,407			$	2,163,595
	Gross profit		96,751			86,655			62,506		49,278				295,190
	Titan net income (loss)		19,475		(a)	23,217		(b)	8,093		(15,580		)	(c)	35,205
	Per share amounts:
	Basic		0.38		(a)	0.43		(b)	0.15		(.29		)	(c)	0.66		(d)
	Diluted		0.34		(a)	0.4		(b)	0.15		(.29		)	(c)	0.64		(d)
	2012
	Net sales		$	463,088		$	459,233		$	404,719	$	493,638			$	1,820,678
	Gross profit		93,363			82,086			67,161		51,529				294,139
	Titan net income (loss)		35,419			44,056		(e)	19,579		8,177			(f)	107,231
	Per share amounts:
	Basic		0.84			1.05		(e)	0.46		0.17			(f)	2.47		(d)
	Diluted		0.68			0.84		(e)	0.39		0.16			(f)	2.05		(d)
	(a)	Convertible debt conversion charge of $7.3 million was included in the quarter ended March 31, 2013.
	(b)	Gain on earthquake insurance recovery of $22.5 million was included in the quarter ended June 30, 2013.
	(c)	Loss on senior note repurchase of $22.7 million was included in the quarter ended December 31, 2013.
	(d)	As a result of changes in outstanding share balances and dilution factors, year-end per share amounts do not agree to the sum of the quarters.
	(e)	Supply agreement termination income of $26.1 million was included in the quarter ended June 30, 2012.
	(f)	Noncash Titan Europe gain of $26.7 million and gain on acquisition of $11.7 million were included in the quarter ended December 31, 2012.

SUBSIDIARY_GUARANTOR_FINANCIAL1

SUBSIDIARY GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Tables) (Senior Secured Notes 6.875 Percent [Member])	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Senior Secured Notes 6.875 Percent [Member]	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'
Condensed Financial Information, Condensed Statement of Operations [Table Text Block]	'
	(Amounts in thousands)	Consolidating Condensed Statements of Operations
		Year Ended December 31, 2013
		Titan			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Intl., Inc. (Parent)
	Net sales	$	—		$	1,139,366		$	1,024,229		$	—		$	2,163,595
	Cost of sales	1,157			936,022			931,226			—			1,868,405
	Gross profit (loss)	(1,157		)	203,344			93,003			—			295,190
	Selling, general and administrative expenses	9,608			73,196			84,567			—			167,371
	Research and development expenses	(35		)	5,563			5,637			—			11,165
	Royalty expense	—			7,327			6,932			—			14,259
	Income (loss) from operations	(10,730		)	117,258			(4,133		)	—			102,395
	Interest expense	(38,761		)	—			(8,359		)	—			(47,120		)
	Convertible debt conversion charge	(7,273		)	—			—			—			(7,273		)
	Loss on note repurchase	(22,734		)	—			—			—			(22,734		)
	Gain on earthquake insurance	—			—			22,451			—			22,451
	Intercompany interest income (expense)	7,488			2,024			(9,512		)	—			—
	Other income (expense)	4,189			(78		)	2,904			—			7,015
	Income (loss) before income taxes	(67,821		)	119,204			3,351			—			54,734
	Provision (benefit) for income taxes	(26,770		)	42,528			9,289			—			25,047
	Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	70,738			—			43,605			(114,343		)	—
	Net income (loss)	29,687			76,676			37,667			(114,343		)	29,687
	Net loss noncontrolling interests	—			—			(5,518		)	—			(5,518		)
	Net income (loss) attributable to Titan	$	29,687		$	76,676		$	43,185		$	(114,343	)	$	35,205
	(Amounts in thousands)	Consolidating Condensed Statements of Operations
		Year Ended December 31, 2012
		Titan			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Intl., Inc. (Parent)
	Net sales	$	—		$	1,325,145		$	495,533		$	—		$	1,820,678
	Cost of sales	1,065			1,051,447			474,027			—			1,526,539
	Gross profit (loss)	(1,065		)	273,698			21,506			—			294,139
	Selling, general and administrative expenses	9,993			87,481			28,683			—			126,157
	Research and development expenses	381			5,741			1,026			—			7,148
	Royalty expense	—			7,029			5,231			—			12,260
	Supply agreement termination income	—			—			(26,134		)	—			(26,134		)
	Income (loss) from operations	(11,439		)	173,447			12,700			—			174,708
	Interest expense	(24,066		)	—			(3,592		)	—			(27,658		)
	Noncash Titan Europe gain	26,700			—			—			—			26,700
	Gain on acquisition	11,678			—			—			—			11,678
	Intercompany interest income (expense)	285			2,051			(2,336		)	—			—
	Other income (expense)	4,847			(716		)	2,692			—			6,823
	Income (loss) before income taxes	8,005			174,782			9,464			—			192,251
	Provision (benefit) for income taxes	19,327			60,488			6,798			—			86,613
	Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	116,960			—			77,748			(194,708		)	—
	Net income (loss)	$	105,638		$	114,294		$	80,414		$	(194,708	)	$	105,638
	Net loss noncontrolling interests	—			—			—			(1,593		)	(1,593		)
	Net income (loss) attributable to Titan	$	105,638		$	114,294		$	80,414		$	(193,115	)	$	107,231
	(Amounts in thousands)	Consolidating Condensed Statements of Operations
		Year Ended December 31, 2011
		Titan			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Intl., Inc. (Parent)
	Net sales	$	—		$	1,172,869		$	314,129		$	—		$	1,486,998
	Cost of sales	1,276			961,659			291,955			—			1,254,890
	Gross profit (loss)	(1,276		)	211,210			22,174			—			232,108
	Selling, general and administrative expenses	30,936			10,291			44,690			—			85,917
	Research and development expenses	87			4,134			7			—			4,228
	Royalty expense	—			7,997			1,793			—			9,790
	Income (loss) from operations	(32,299		)	188,788			(24,316		)	—			132,173
	Interest expense	(24,489		)	—			(770		)	—			(25,259		)
	Convertible debt conversion charge	(16,135		)	—			—			—			(16,135		)
	Gain on acquisition	285			—			—			—			285
	Other income (expense)	5,171			(511		)	171			—			4,831
	Income (loss) before income taxes	(67,467		)	188,277			(24,915		)	—			95,895
	Provision (benefit) for income taxes	(17,294		)	63,450			(8,397		)	—			37,759
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	108,309			—			—			(108,309		)	—
Net income (loss)	$	58,136		$	124,827		$	(16,518	)	$	(108,309	)	$	58,136
Net loss noncontrolling interests	—			—			—			(16		)	(16		)
Net income (loss) attributable to Titan	$	58,136		$	124,827		$	(16,518	)	$	(108,293	)	$	58,152
Condensed Financial Information, Condensed Statement of Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]	'
	(Amounts in thousands)	Consolidating Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income
		For the Year Ended December 31, 2013
		Titan			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Intl., Inc. (Parent)
	Net income (loss)	$	29,687		$	76,676		$	37,667		$	(114,343	)	$	29,687
	Unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net of tax	(3		)	—			(3		)	3			(3		)
	Currency translation adjustment, net	(24,287		)	—			(24,287		)	24,287			(24,287		)
	Pension liability adjustments, net of tax	14,749			11,472			3,277			(14,749		)	14,749
	Comprehensive income (loss)	20,146			88,148			16,654			(104,802		)	20,146
	Net comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			(9,734		)	—			(9,734		)
	Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Titan	$	20,146		$	88,148		$	26,388		$	(104,802	)	$	29,880
	(Amounts in thousands)	Consolidating Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income
		For the Year Ended December 31, 2012
		Titan			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Intl., Inc. (Parent)
	Net income (loss)	$	105,638		$	114,294		$	80,414		$	(194,708	)	$	105,638
	Unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net of tax	1,733			—			1,733			(1,733		)	1,733
	Noncash Titan Europe gain, net of tax	(17,208		)	—			(17,208		)	17,208			(17,208		)
	Currency translation adjustment, net	(7,191		)	—			(7,191		)	7,191			(7,191		)
	Pension liability adjustments, net of tax	(642		)	954			(1,596		)	642			(642		)
	Comprehensive income (loss)	82,330			115,248			56,152			(171,400		)	82,330
	Net comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			—			(2,007		)	(2,007		)
	Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Titan	$	82,330		$	115,248		$	56,152		$	(169,393	)	$	84,337
	(Amounts in thousands)	Consolidating Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income
		For the Year Ended December 31, 2011
		Titan			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Intl., Inc. (Parent)
	Net income (loss)	$	58,136		$	124,827		$	(16,518	)	$	(108,309	)	$	58,136
	Unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net of tax	4,009			—			4,009			(4,009		)	4,009
	Currency translation adjustment, net	(12,833		)	—			(12,833		)	12,833			(12,833		)
	Pension liability adjustments, net of tax	(7,709		)	(6,762		)	(947		)	7,709			(7,709		)
	Comprehensive income (loss)	41,603			118,065			(26,289		)	(91,776		)	41,603
	Net comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			—			(16		)	(16		)
	Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Titan	$	41,603		$	118,065		$	(26,289	)	$	(91,760	)	$	41,619
Condensed Financial Information, Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]	'
	(Amounts in thousands)	Consolidating Condensed Balance Sheets
		31-Dec-13
		Titan			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Intl., Inc. (Parent)
	Assets
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	81,472		$	4		$	107,884		$	—		$	189,360
	Restricted cash	—			—			14,268			—			14,268
	Accounts receivable	—			89,259			173,794			—			263,053
	Inventories	—			129,113			255,807			—			384,920
	Prepaid and other current assets	80,876			20,416			54,985			—			156,277
	Total current assets	162,348			238,792			606,738			—			1,007,878
	Property, plant and equipment, net	9,885			206,928			421,994			—			638,807
	Investment in subsidiaries	884,222			—			141,752			(1,025,974		)	—
	Other assets	34,259			387			139,900			—			174,546
	Total assets	$	1,090,714		$	446,107		$	1,310,384		$	(1,025,974	)	$	1,821,231
	Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
	Short-term debt	$	—		$	—		$	75,061		$	—		$	75,061
	Accounts payable	368			12,525			163,826						176,719
	Other current liabilities	15,278			58,001			61,512			—			134,791
	Total current liabilities	15,646			70,526			300,399			—			386,571
	Long-term debt	460,161			—			37,533			—			497,694
	Other long-term liabilities	40,658			15,571			82,701			—			138,930
	Intercompany accounts	(113,474		)	(147,529		)	261,003			—			—
	Titan stockholders' equity	687,723			507,539			518,435			(1,025,974		)	687,723
	Noncontrolling interests	—			—			110,313			—			110,313
	Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	1,090,714		$	446,107		$	1,310,384		$	(1,025,974	)	$	1,821,231
	(Amounts in thousands)	Consolidating Condensed Balance Sheets
		31-Dec-12
		Titan			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Intl., Inc. (Parent)
	Assets
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	103,154		$	4		$	85,956		$	—		$	189,114
	Accounts receivable	(72		)	128,917			168,953			—			297,798
	Inventories	—			142,070			224,315			—			366,385
	Prepaid and other current assets	49,438			17,021			76,367			—			142,826
	Total current assets	152,520			288,012			555,591			—			996,123
	Property, plant and equipment, net	11,497			208,734			348,113			—			568,344
	Investment in subsidiaries	565,811			—			86,189			(652,000		)	—
	Other assets	35,564			499			109,705			—			145,768
	Total assets	$	765,392		$	497,245		$	1,099,598		$	(652,000	)	$	1,710,235
	Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
	Short-term debt	$	—		$	—		$	145,801		$	—		$	145,801
	Accounts payable	1,000			21,222			157,843			—			180,065
	Other current liabilities	13,911			55,290			72,013			—			141,214
	Total current liabilities	14,911			76,512			375,657			—			467,080
	Long-term debt	312,881			—			128,557			—			441,438
	Other long-term liabilities	44,512			35,482			89,361			—			169,355
	Intercompany accounts	(213,529		)	(34,272		)	247,801			—			—
	Titan stockholders’ equity	606,617			419,523			232,477			(652,000		)	606,617
	Noncontrolling interests	—			—			25,745			—			25,745
	Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	765,392		$	497,245		$	1,099,598		$	(652,000	)	$	1,710,235
Condensed Financial Information, Condensed Statement of Cash Flows [Table Text Block]	'
	(Amounts in thousands)	Consolidating Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
		Year Ended December 31, 2013
		Titan			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Consolidated
		Intl., Inc. (Parent)
	Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities	$	(175,810	)	$	28,834		$	263,625		$	116,649
	Cash flows from investing activities:
	Capital expenditures	(6,290		)	(29,087		)	(44,754		)	(80,131		)
	Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	—			—			(95,681		)	(95,681		)
	Additional equity investment in Wheels India	—			—			(8,017		)	(8,017		)
	Increase in restricted cash deposits	—			—			(14,473		)	(14,473		)
	Insurance proceeds	—			—			2,879			2,879
	Other, net	—			253			2,091			2,344
	Net cash used for investing activities	(6,290		)	(28,834		)	(157,955		)	(193,079		)
	Cash flows from financing activities:
	Proceeds from borrowings	745,313			—			—			745,313
	Repurchase of senior notes	(558,360		)	—			—			(558,360		)
	Payment on debt	—			—			(200,721		)	(200,721		)
	Term loan borrowing	—			—			43,391			43,391
	Convertible note conversion	(14,090		)	—			—			(14,090		)
	Capital contribution from noncontrolling interest	—			—			79,592			79,592
	Proceeds from exercise of stock options	1,001			—			—			1,001
	Excess tax benefit from stock options exercised	(68		)	—			—			(68		)
	Payment of financing fees	(12,332		)	—			—			(12,332		)
	Dividends paid	(1,046		)	—			—			(1,046		)
	Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	160,418			—			(77,738		)	82,680
	Effect of exchange rate change on cash	—			—			(6,004		)	(6,004		)
	Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(21,682		)	—			21,928			246
	Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	103,154			4			85,956			189,114
	Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	81,472		$	4		$	107,884		$	189,360
	(Amounts in thousands)	Consolidating Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
		Year Ended December 31, 2012
		Titan			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Consolidated
		Intl., Inc. (Parent)
	Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities	$	(14,959	)	$	35,327		$	109,800		$	130,168
	Cash flows from investing activities:
	Capital expenditures	(6,931		)	(36,025		)	(22,784		)	(65,740		)
	Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	780			—			—			780
	Other, net	—			698			368			1,066
	Net cash used for investing activities	(6,151		)	(35,327		)	(22,416		)	(63,894		)
	Cash flows from financing activities:
	Proceeds from borrowings	—			—			8,838			8,838
	Payment on debt	—			—			(20,811		)	(20,811		)
	Term loan borrowing	—			—			8,333			8,333
	Proceeds from exercise of stock options	934			—			—			934
	Excess tax benefit from stock options	184			—			—			184
	Payment of financing fees	(1,275		)	—			—			(1,275		)
	Dividends paid	(845		)	—			—			(845		)
	Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	(1,002		)	—			(3,640		)	(4,642		)
	Effect of exchange rate change on cash	—			—			(1,688		)	(1,688		)
	Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(22,112		)	—			82,056			59,944
	Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	125,266			4			3,900			129,170
	Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	103,154		$	4		$	85,956		$	189,114
	(Amounts in thousands)	Consolidating Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
		Year Ended December 31, 2011
		Titan			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Consolidated
		Intl., Inc. (Parent)
	Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities	$	(12,391	)	$	17,609		$	(792	)	$	4,426
	Cash flows from investing activities:
	Capital expenditures	(3,530		)	(19,371		)	(12,843		)	(35,744		)
	Acquisition, net of cash acquired	(99,118		)	—			—			(99,118		)
	Purchases of marketable securities	(30,000		)	—			—			(30,000		)
	Sales of marketable securities	31,586			—			—			31,586
	Other, net	—			1,763			710			2,473
Net cash used for investing activities	(101,062		)	(17,608		)	(12,133		)	(130,803		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repurchase of senior unsecured notes	(1,064		)	—			—			(1,064		)
Payment of debt	—			—			(8,856		)	(8,856		)
Term loan borrowing	—			—			25,879			25,879
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	524			—			—			524
Excess tax benefit from stock options	706			—			—			706
Dividends paid	(809		)	—			—			(809		)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	(643		)	—			17,023			16,380
Effect of exchange rate change on cash	—			—			(333		)	(333		)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(114,096		)	1			3,765			(110,330		)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	239,362			3			135			239,500
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	125,266		$	4		$	3,900		$	129,170

DESCRIPTION_OF_BUSINESS_AND_SI3

DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Organization And Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Maximum Investment Percentage, Fair Value	20.00%	'	'
Percentage of LIFO Inventory	12.00%	'	'
Senior Notes	$400,000,000	'	'
Convertible Debt	60,200,000	'	'
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure	418,000,000	'	'
Equity Method Investments	0	0	'
Research and Development Expense	11,165,000	7,148,000	4,228,000
Advertising Expense	2,000,000	2,000,000	2,000,000
Deposits, Foreign	121,700,000	84,800,000	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures	60,000	45,000	492,500
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period	225,750	293,000	'
Building and Building Improvements [Member]	'	'	'
Organization And Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Maximum	'40 years	'25 years	'
Machinery and Equipment [Member]	'	'	'
Organization And Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Maximum	'20 years	'10 years	'
Tools, Dies and Molds [Member]	'	'	'
Organization And Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Maximum	'9 years	'5 years	'
Senior Secured Notes 6.875 Percent [Member]	'	'	'
Organization And Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	6.88%	'	'
Senior Notes	400,000,000	0	'
5.625% convertible senior subordinated notes [Member]	'	'	'
Organization And Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	5.63%	'	'
Convertible Debt	60,161,000	112,881,000	'
Wheels India [Member]	'	'	'
Organization And Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Equity Method Investments	44,541,000	37,115,000	'
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	41.73%	'	'
Equity Method Investment, Quoted Market Value	$52,900,000	'	'

ACQUISITIONS_Details

ACQUISITIONS (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Jan. 31, 2014

Oct. 04, 2013

Jan. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Oct. 04, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 15, 2012

Oct. 31, 2012

Oct. 19, 2012

Apr. 02, 2011

Jun. 30, 2011

Sep. 30, 2011

Oct. 04, 2013

Oct. 31, 2012

Voltyre-Prom [Member]

Voltyre-Prom [Member]

Voltyre-Prom [Member]

Titan Europe [Member]

Titan Europe [Member]

Titan Europe [Member]

Titan Europe [Member]

Titan Europe [Member]

Goodyear's Latin American Farm Tire Business [Member]

Goodyear's Latin American Farm Tire Business [Member]

Goodyear's Latin American Farm Tire Business [Member]

Titan Tire Russia B.V. [Member]

Titan Europe [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent

'

'

'

'

14.00%

'

99.00%

'

85.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

30.00%

'

Goodwill, Acquired During Period

'

$21,002,000

'

$13,653,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash Paid

'

95,681,000

-780,000

99,118,000

'

'

'

'

'

5,600,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired

13,000,000

94,100,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

98,600,000

'

'

'

Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination

'

14,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners

'

'

'

'

'

15.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3.00%

97.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

Available for Sale Security, Ownership Percentage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

21.80%

Business Acquisition Exchanged Shares of Acquiree's Ordinary Stock

'

11

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Acquisitions (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6,257,051

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Issuance of common stock for Titan Europe Plc acquisition

'

14,710,000

148,154,000

4,491,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

121,800,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Investment in Titan Europe Plc

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

31,700,000

Business Acquisition, Transaction Costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

159,100,000

Noncash Titan Europe gain

'

0

26,700,000

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Tires Sales Under Licensing Agreement, Term (in years)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'7 years

'

'

'

'

Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Cash

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

80,000

'

'

'

'

'

39,122,000

1,018,000

'

'

'

'

Accounts receivable

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5,596,000

'

'

'

'

'

128,585,000

'

'

'

'

'

Inventories

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,807,000

'

'

'

'

'

178,407,000

14,562,000

'

'

'

'

Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Deferred Income Taxes, Assets

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

253,000

'

'

'

'

'

22,068,000

'

'

'

'

'

Prepaid & other current assets

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,881,000

'

'

'

'

'

21,745,000

4,929,000

'

'

'

'

Business Acquisition, Preacquisition Contingency, Amount of Settlement

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

17,024,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Other Assets

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

21,002,000

'

'

'

'

'

36,804,000

14,484,000

'

'

'

'

Property, plant & equipment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

79,255,000

'

'

'

'

'

217,309,000

108,905,000

'

'

'

'

Other assets

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

17,615,000

'

'

'

'

'

8,414,000

39,263,000

'

'

'

'

Short term debt

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-96,822,000

'

'

'

'

'

Accounts Payable

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-715,000

'

'

'

'

'

-142,752,000

'

'

'

'

'

Other current liabilities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4,152,000

'

'

'

'

'

56,391,000

21,127,000

'

'

'

'

Long term debt

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-158,183,000

'

'

'

'

'

Deferred income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-15,989,000

'

'

'

'

'

-12,636,000

-25,521,000

'

'

'

'

Business Combination, Acquisition of Less than 100 Percent, Noncontrolling Interest, Fair Value

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-14,542,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Other noncurrent liabilities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

31,874,000

40,823,000

'

'

'

'

Net assets acquired

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

94,091,000

'

'

'

'

'

170,820,000

98,638,000

'

'

'

'

Deferred Income Tax Asset, Allocation Adjustment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,900,000

'

'

Goodwill, Allocation Adjustment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

8,400,000

'

'

Deferred Income Tax Liabiity, Allocation Adjustent

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5,500,000

'

'

Goodwill, Translation and Purchase Accounting Adjustments

'

'

-7,289,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

7,300,000

'

'

Goodwill, Translation Adjustments

'

-3,868,000

-1,264,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,100,000

'

'

Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net sales

'

'

2,423,724,000

2,295,791,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net income

'

'

86,906,000

92,278,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net income attributable to Titan

'

'

88,499,000

92,294,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Basic earnings per share

'

'

$1.78

$1.93

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Diluted earnings per share

'

'

$1.53

$1.63

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Other

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5,300,000

'

'

'

'

'

Gain on acquisition

'

$0

($11,678,000)

($285,000)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

RESTRICTED_CASH_Details

RESTRICTED CASH (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
RESTRICTED CASH [Abstract]	'	'	'
Restricted cash	$10,000	$14,268	$0

ACCOUNTS_RECEIVABLE_Details

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Receivables [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Accounts receivable	$268,340,000	$302,928,000	'	'
Allowance for doubtful accounts	-5,287,000	-5,130,000	-4,204,000	-3,889,000
Accounts receivable, net	263,053,000	297,798,000	'	'
Factoring Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	14,500,000	'	'	'
Factoring Facility, Amount Outstanding	$4,900,000	'	'	'

INVENTORIES_Details

INVENTORIES (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Raw material	$130,403,000	$153,308,000
Work-in-process	54,190,000	69,030,000
Finished goods	208,821,000	154,785,000
Inventory, Gross	393,414,000	377,123,000
Adjustment to LIFO basis	-8,494,000	-10,738,000
Inventory, Net	384,920,000	366,385,000
Effect of LIFO Inventory Liquidation on Income	$3,100,000	$4,700,000

PREPAID_AND_OTHER_CURRENT_ASSE2

PREPAID AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Prepaid and Other Current Assets [Abstract]	'	'
Prepaid Taxes	$48,527	$15,298
Prepaid supplies	30,212	26,616
Insurance Settlements Receivable, Current	0	17,128
Value Added Tax Receivable, Current	9,761	4,114
Prepaid royalty	5,642	4,985
Other Receivables	4,777	0
Deposits Assets, Current	3,748	8,824
Prepaid Insurance	3,281	4,576
Other	8,398	10,727
Prepaid and other current assets	$114,346	$92,268

PROPERTY_PLANT_AND_EQUIPMENT_N2

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	$1,082,749,000	$979,885,000	'
Less accumulated depreciation	-443,942,000	-411,541,000	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	638,807,000	568,344,000	'
Depreciation	75,700,000	51,100,000	43,100,000
Capital Leased Assets, Gross	10,400,000	'	'
Land and Land Improvements [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	67,243,000	66,012,000	'
Building and Building Improvements [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	242,261,000	192,135,000	'
Capital Leased Assets, Gross	4,600,000	4,500,000	'
Machinery and Equipment [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	617,709,000	555,261,000	'
Capital Leased Assets, Gross	40,600,000	36,000,000	'
Tools, Dies and Molds [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	112,997,000	117,341,000	'
Construction in Progress [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	$42,539,000	$49,136,000	'

OTHER_ASSETS_Details

OTHER ASSETS (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Other Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]	'	'
Investment in Wheels India	$0	$0
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	32,613	21,208
Prepaid royalty	21,514	28,089
Investments for contractual obligations	8,723	7,408
Deferred financing costs	8,650	6,786
Other	13,658	11,838
Other Assets, Noncurrent	129,699	112,444
Wheels India [Member]	'	'
Other Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]	'	'
Investment in Wheels India	$44,541	$37,115

GOODWILL_AND_INTANGIBLE_ASSETS2

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Goodwill at beginning of year	$24,941,000	$19,841,000	'	'
Acquisitions	21,002,000	'	13,653,000	'
Goodwill, Translation and Purchase Accounting Adjustments	'	-7,289,000	'	'
Foreign currency translation	-3,868,000	-1,264,000	'	'
Goodwill at end of year	42,075,000	24,941,000	19,841,000	'
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	'13 years 7 months	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	'6 years 8 months	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Customer Relationships, Gross	16,659,000	19,357,000	'	'
Finite-Lived Trademarks, Gross	20,561,000	3,658,000	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	37,220,000	23,015,000	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	-4,607,000	-1,807,000	'	'
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)	32,613,000	21,208,000	'	'
Amortization of Intangible Assets	3,000,000	'	1,100,000	100,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months	4,548,000	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two	4,188,000	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three	3,367,000	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four	3,190,000	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five	3,190,000	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five	14,130,000	'	'	'
Agricultural [Member]	'	'	'	'
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Goodwill at beginning of year	11,522,000	19,841,000	'	'
Acquisitions	14,828,000	'	0	'
Foreign currency translation	-1,810,000	-1,030,000	'	'
Goodwill at end of year	24,540,000	11,522,000	19,841,000	'
Earthmoving/construction [Member]	'	'	'	'
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Goodwill at beginning of year	13,419,000	'	'	'
Acquisitions	3,486,000	13,653,000	'	'
Foreign currency translation	-2,007,000	-234,000	'	'
Goodwill at end of year	14,898,000	13,419,000	'	0
Consumer [Member]	'	'	'	'
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Goodwill at beginning of year	0	'	0	'
Acquisitions	2,688,000	'	0	'
Foreign currency translation	-51,000	0	'	'
Goodwill at end of year	$2,637,000	$0	'	'

OTHER_CURRENT_LIABILITIES_Deta

OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES [Abstract]	'	'
Warranty	$33,134	$27,482
Wages and commissions	29,508	35,201
Accrual for Taxes Other than Income Taxes	11,741	8,696
Accrued interest	8,472	6,883
Insurance	5,785	5,549
CEO and management incentive compensation	4,194	4,194
Supply agreement liability	3,525	8,562
Accounts receivable factoring	0	8,513
Other	38,432	36,134
Other current liabilities	$134,791	$141,214

WARRANTY_Details

WARRANTY (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward]	'	'
Warranty liability at beginning of year	$27,482	$17,659
Acquisitions	222	2,496
Provision for warranty liabilities	43,335	33,701
Warranty payments made	-37,905	-26,374
Warranty liability at end of year	$33,134	$27,482
Minimum [Member]	'	'
Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward]	'	'
Length of Limited Warranty, Term	'0 years	'
Maximum [Member]	'	'
Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward]	'	'
Length of Limited Warranty, Term	'10 years	'

OTHER_LONGTERM_LIABILITIES_Det

OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES [Abstract]	'	'
Accrued pension liabilities	$39,769	$61,477
Accrued Income Taxes, Noncurrent	16,925	13,779
Accrued Employee Benefits	17,124	18,276
Derivative Liabilities, Noncurrent	53	5,784
Other	4,074	7,780
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent	$77,945	$107,096

REVOLVING_CREDIT_FACILITY_AND_2

REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY AND LONG-TERM DEBT (Details)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2010

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Senior Secured Notes 6.875 Percent [Member]

Senior Secured Notes 6.875 Percent [Member]

Other Debt Obligations [Member]

Other Debt Obligations [Member]

5.625% convertible senior subordinated notes [Member]

5.625% convertible senior subordinated notes [Member]

Titan Europe [Member]

Titan Europe [Member]

Titan Europe [Member]

Senior Secured Notes 7.875 Percent [Member]

Senior Secured Notes 7.875 Percent [Member]

Senior Secured Notes 7.875 Percent [Member]

Senior Secured Notes 7.875 Percent [Member]

Brazil Term Loan [Member]

Bank of America [Member]

Titan Brazil [Member]

Titan Brazil [Member]

Titan National Australia Holdings [Member]

Titan Europe [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Line of Credit [Member]

Brazil Line of Credit [Member]

Brazil Line of Credit [Member]

Australia Other Debt [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

BRL

USD ($)

Debt Instruments [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6.875% senior secured notes due 2020

$400,000,000

$400,000,000

'

'

'

'

$400,000,000

$0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0

$525,000,000

$325,000,000

$200,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Other debt

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

68,554,000

69,151,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5.625% convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017

60,200,000

60,200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

60,161,000

112,881,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Other Borrowings

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

41,687,000

202,097,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Capital Lease Obligations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,353,000

'

3,110,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total Long-term debt

572,755,000

572,755,000

587,239,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Less amounts due within one year

75,061,000

75,061,000

145,801,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,000,000

53,400,000

Long-term debt

497,694,000

497,694,000

441,438,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2014

75,061,000

75,061,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2015

5,508,000

5,508,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2016

25,902,000

25,902,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2017

63,040,000

63,040,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2018

637,000

637,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Thereafter

402,607,000

402,607,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage

'

'

'

'

5.00%

6.90%

6.88%

'

'

'

5.63%

'

'

'

'

7.88%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt Conversion, Initial Base Conversion Rate, Shares

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt Conversion, Initial Base Conversion, Amount

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$10.75

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt Conversion, Additional Base Conversion Rate, Shares

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

9.3002

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt Conversion, Original Debt, Amount

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

52,700,000

59,600,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Shares Issued

4,900,000

'

6,600,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt Extinguishment Costs, Early Tender Premium

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

14,200,000

'

'

'

'

25,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Convertible debt conversion charge

'

-7,273,000

0

-16,135,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

-7,300,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt

'

22,734,000

0

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

150,000,000

6,800,000

16,000,000

'

'

Line of Credit Facility, Increase, Additional Borrowings

'

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2.00%

'

24700.00%

24700.00%

'

'

Unsecured Debt, Amount Outstanding

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding

$0

$0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

DERIVATIVE_FINANCIAL_INSTRUMEN1

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Derivative [Member]	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'
Interest Expense, Other	$0.10
Brazil Term Loan [Member]	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'
Unsecured Debt, Amount Outstanding	5
Titan Brazil [Member] | Derivative [Member]	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Net	0.6
Titan Europe [Member] | Derivative [Member]	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Net	$1

ACCUMULATED_OTHER_COMPREHENSIV2

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	($20,071)	($6,777)	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Gain (Loss) Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Tax	52	51	'
Currency Translation Adjustments beginning of year	-20,793	-14,016	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax	3	15,478	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax	-35,679	-35,037	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	-56,469	-33,575	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax	-3	1,733	4,009
Noncash Titan Europe Plc gain, net of tax	0	-17,208	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Prior Service Costs (Credit) Arising During Period, Net of Tax	85	86	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized (Gain) Loss Arising During Period, Net of Tax	14,664	-728	'
Currency Translation Adjustments end of year	-40,864	-20,793	-14,016
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax CLONE	0	3	15,478
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax CLONE	-20,930	-35,679	-35,037
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax CLONE	-61,794	-56,469	-33,575
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities, Tax	0	1,018	2,208
Noncash Titan Europe Plc gain, tax	0	9,492	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Tax	$8,648	$258	'

STOCKHOLDERS_EQUITY_Details

STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data in Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount	2.5	'	'	'
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid	$0.02	'	$0.02	$0.02
Dividends, Common Stock	$1,071	$877	$843	'

FAIR_VALUE_MEASUREMENTS_Detail

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Details) (Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'
Investments for contractual obligations	$8,723	$7,408	'
Interest Rate Derivative Assets, at Fair Value	0	1,048	'
Preferred stock	250	250	'
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	-126	-7,376	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	8,847	1,330	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Preferred stock	250	250	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'
Investments for contractual obligations	8,723	7,408	'
Interest Rate Derivative Assets, at Fair Value	0	0	'
Preferred stock	0	0	'
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	8,723	7,408	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Preferred stock	0	0	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'
Interest Rate Derivative Assets, at Fair Value	0	1,048	'
Preferred stock	0	0	'
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	-126	-7,376	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	-126	-6,328	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Preferred stock	0	0	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'
Interest Rate Derivative Assets, at Fair Value	0	0	'
Preferred stock	250	250	1,000
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	250	250	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Preferred stock	250	250	1,000
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Transfers out of Level 3	'	-750	'
Gain (Loss) on Investments	$0	$0	'

ROYALTY_EXPENSE_Details

ROYALTY EXPENSE (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Royalty Expense [Abstract]	'	'	'
Royalty Expense	$14,259	$12,260	$9,790

SUPPLY_AGREEMENT_TERMINATION_I2

SUPPLY AGREEMENT TERMINATION INCOME (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
SUPPLY AGREEMENT TERMINATION INCOME [Abstract]	'	'	'
Supply agreement termination income	$0	$26,134	$0

CONVERTIBLE_DEBT_CONVERSION_CH2

CONVERTIBLE DEBT CONVERSION CHARGE (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Share data in Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Shares Issued	4.9	'	6.6	'
Induced Conversion of Convertible Debt Expense	'	$7,273,000	$0	$16,135,000
5.625% convertible senior subordinated notes [Member]	'	'	'	'
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	5.63%	5.63%	'	'
Debt Conversion, Original Debt, Amount	52,700,000	'	59,600,000	'
Debt Extinguishment Costs, Early Tender Premium	14,200,000	'	'	'
Induced Conversion of Convertible Debt Expense	7,300,000	'	'	'

LOSS_ON_NOTE_REPURCHASE_Detail

LOSS ON NOTE REPURCHASE (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
				Senior Secured Notes 7.875 Percent [Member]	Senior Secured Notes 7.875 Percent [Member]	Senior Secured Notes 7.875 Percent [Member]	Senior Secured Notes 7.875 Percent [Member]
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loss on senior note repurchase	($22,734,000)	$0	$0	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	'	'	'	7.88%	'	'	'
6.875% senior secured notes due 2020	400,000,000	'	'	0	525,000,000	325,000,000	200,000,000
Debt Extinguishment Costs, Early Tender Premium	'	'	'	25,000,000	'	'	'
Redemption Premium	'	'	'	8,100,000	'	'	'
Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost	'	'	'	7,300,000	'	'	'
Debt Extinguishment Costs, Other Fees	'	'	'	200,000	'	'	'
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium), Net	'	'	'	($17,900,000)	'	'	'

NONCASH_TITAN_EUROPE_PLC_GAIN_1

NONCASH TITAN EUROPE PLC GAIN (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
NONCASH TITAN EUROPE PLC GAIN [Abstract]	'	'	'
Noncash Titan Europe gain	$0	$26,700	$0

GAIN_ON_EARTHQUAKE_INSURANCE_R2

GAIN ON EARTHQUAKE INSURANCE RECOVERY (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
GAIN ON EARTHQUAKE INSURANCE RECOVERY [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Insurance Recoveries	$38,700,000	'	'	'
Gain on earthquake insurance recovery	'	$22,451,000	$0	$0

GAIN_ON_ACQUISITION_Details

GAIN ON ACQUISITION (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
GAIN ON ACQUISITION [Abstract]	'	'	'
Gain on acquisition	$0	$11,678	$285

OTHER_INCOME_Details

OTHER INCOME (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Component of Other Income, Nonoperating [Line Items]	'	'	'
Interest income	$3,396	$859	$556
Discount amortization on prepaid royalty	3,296	3,736	3,149
Other income (expense)	1,652	95	-160
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments	0	0	0
Investment gain (loss) related to contractual obligations	1,315	1,022	-302
Rental Income, Nonoperating	846	710	0
Investment gain on marketable securities	0	0	1,588
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax	-4,920	0	0
Nonoperating Income (Expense)	7,015	6,823	4,831
Wheels India [Member]	'	'	'
Component of Other Income, Nonoperating [Line Items]	'	'	'
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments	$1,430	$401	$0

INCOME_TAXES_Details

INCOME TAXES (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic	'	$27,023,000	$178,686,000	$82,282,000	'	'
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign	'	27,711,000	13,565,000	13,613,000	'	'
Income before income taxes	'	54,734,000	192,251,000	95,895,000	'	'
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)	'	11,853,000	47,616,000	32,140,000	'	'
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)	'	5,398,000	13,537,000	3,271,000	'	'
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)	'	11,800,000	8,290,000	2,797,000	'	'
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	'	29,051,000	69,443,000	38,208,000	'	'
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	'	-8,473,000	14,179,000	-1,904,000	'	'
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	'	-316,000	1,235,000	-357,000	'	'
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	'	4,785,000	1,756,000	1,812,000	'	'
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	'	-4,004,000	17,170,000	-449,000	'	'
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	'	25,047,000	86,613,000	37,759,000	'	'
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations, Tax Rate Reconciliation [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate	'	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%	'	'
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Impairment Losses	'	6.20%	3.50%	0.00%	'	'
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential	'	4.50%	6.10%	-0.20%	'	'
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Foreign, Percent	'	-14.20%	0.00%	0.00%	'	'
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Percent	'	19.00%	0.00%	0.00%	'	'
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes	'	1.90%	2.50%	1.90%	'	'
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deductions, Qualified Production Activities	'	-3.20%	-3.10%	-3.90%	'	'
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Other	'	-1.00%	0.00%	6.90%	'	'
Effective income tax rate reconciliation, Section 162m	'	0.00%	2.50%	0.00%	'	'
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Disposition of Assets	'	0.00%	2.00%	0.00%	'	'
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation,Other Reconciling Items, Percent	0.00%	'	-2.00%	0.00%	'	'
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments	'	-2.40%	-1.40%	-0.30%	'	'
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations	'	45.80%	45.10%	39.40%	'	'
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards	41,933,000	41,933,000	37,519,000	'	'	'
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Subject to Expiration	1,700,000	1,700,000	'	'	'	'
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Not Subject to Expiration	40,200,000	40,200,000	'	'	'	'
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Pensions	6,269,000	6,269,000	14,684,000	'	'	'
Deferred Tax Assets, Inventory	3,564,000	3,564,000	3,412,000	'	'	'
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Warranty Reserves	11,460,000	11,460,000	9,723,000	'	'	'
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Benefits	13,146,000	13,146,000	11,319,000	'	'	'
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	3,773,000	3,773,000	3,335,000	'	'	'
Deferred Tax Assets, Prepaids	8,464,000	8,464,000	7,053,000	'	'	'
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals	1,920,000	1,920,000	3,988,000	'	'	'
Deferred Tax Assets, Property, Plant and Equipment	7,070,000	7,070,000	8,418,000	'	'	'
Deferred Tax Assets, Other	13,009,000	13,009,000	14,370,000	'	'	'
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross	110,608,000	110,608,000	113,821,000	'	'	'
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment	-78,819,000	-78,819,000	-82,400,000	'	'	'
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Intangible Assets	-8,454,000	-8,454,000	-6,225,000	'	'	'
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other	-5,957,000	-5,957,000	-13,385,000	'	'	'
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross	93,230,000	93,230,000	102,010,000	'	'	'
Deferred Tax Liabilities	17,378,000	17,378,000	11,811,000	'	'	'
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance	-37,185,000	-37,185,000	-23,691,000	'	'	'
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent	-19,807,000	-19,807,000	-11,880,000	'	'	'
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions	'	4,256,000	'	6,050,000	0	'
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions	'	433,000	'	5,822,000	0	'
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, end of period	15,363,000	15,363,000	11,872,000	'	0	0
Noncash Titan Europe gain	'	0	26,700,000	0	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Income Tax Expense on Change in Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss)	'	10,200,000	'	'	'	'
Unremitted Earnings in Foreign Investment	'	'	'	49,000,000	'	'
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate	14,100,000	14,100,000	'	'	'	'
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Gross	17,800,000	17,800,000	14,300,000	'	0	'
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense	'	100,000	'	2,400,000	0	'
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued	2,500,000	2,500,000	2,400,000	'	0	'
Titan Europe [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Deferred Tax Assets, Unrealized Losses on Available-for-Sale Securities, Gross	$3,700,000	$3,700,000	'	'	'	'

EMPLOYEE_BENEFIT_PLANS_Details

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Net Prior Service Cost (Credit)	'		$100,000		'		'	'
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Gains (Losses), before Tax	-33,070,000		-33,070,000		-56,382,000		'	'
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Postretirement Benefits	12,894,000		12,894,000		21,594,000		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Amount of Employer and Related Party Securities Included in Plan Assets	3,100,000		3,100,000		3,700,000		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Equity Securities	100.00%		100.00%		100.00%		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate	'		4.71%		'		4.30%	5.30%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate	4.78%		4.78%		4.20%		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Benefit Obligations	'		7.40%		'		7.40%	'
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax	-754,000		-754,000		-891,000		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation	123,182,000		123,182,000		139,104,000		111,955,000	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Business Combinations and Acquisitions, Benefit Obligation	'		0		20,258,000		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost	'		850,000		380,000		380,000	264,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost	'		5,408,000		5,082,000		5,082,000	5,467,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets	'		-5,585,000		'		-5,022,000	-5,258,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Net (Gains) Losses	'		-12,848,000		9,689,000		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid	'		-9,258,000		-8,184,000		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes, Plan Assets	'		'		39,000		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes, Benefit Obligation	'		-74,000		-76,000		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets	'		10,255,000		8,574,000		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer	'		4,674,000		6,845,000		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan	-39,230,000		-39,230,000		-60,936,000		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Assets for Plan Benefits, Noncurrent	539,000		539,000		541,000		'	'
Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Liabilities, Noncurrent	-39,769,000		-39,769,000		-61,477,000		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet	-39,230,000		-39,230,000		-60,936,000		'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax	-20,930,000		-20,930,000		-35,679,000		-35,037,000	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	83,952,000		83,952,000		78,168,000		69,097,000	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Business Combinations and Acquisitions, Plan Assets	'		'		1,797,000		'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Amortization, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Prior Service Cost (Credit) Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, before Tax	'		137,000		'		137,000	137,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost	'		6,074,000		'		5,772,000	4,299,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Historical Rate of Return, Equities	'		9.00%		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Historical Rate of Return, Fixed Income Securities	'		6.00%		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year	'		7,000,000		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year One	8,964,000		8,964,000		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Two	8,719,000		8,719,000		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Three	9,179,000		9,179,000		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Four	8,769,000		8,769,000		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Five	9,005,000		9,005,000		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Five Fiscal Years Thereafter	43,380,000		43,380,000		'		'	'
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent	'		6.00%		'		6.00%	'
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer's Matching Contribution of Employee's Gross Pay Allowed to be Matched, Percent	'		25.00%		'		25.00%	'
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Benefit Plan	35,207		'		'		27,562	26,346
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized	700,000		'		'		600,000	500,000
Amortization of Unrecognized Deferred Taxes	'		0		'		0	-56,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses)	'		5,264,000		'		5,195,000	3,745,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Net Gains (Losses)	'		3,000,000		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets	'		7.43%		'		7.50%	7.50%
Money Market Funds [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	6,051,000		6,051,000		5,866,000		'	'
Equity Securities, U.S. [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Equity Securities	58.00%	[1]	58.00%	[1]	59.00%	[1]	'	'
Fixed Income Funds [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Equity Securities	23.00%		23.00%		24.00%		'	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Equity Securities	7.00%		7.00%		8.00%		'	'
Equity Securites, International [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Equity Securities	12.00%	[1]	12.00%	[1]	9.00%	[1]	'	'
Domestic Common Stock [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	32,757,000		32,757,000		30,873,000		'	'
Foreign Common Stock [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	4,921,000		4,921,000		3,441,000		'	'
Domestic Corporate Debt Securities [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	4,012,000		4,012,000		3,284,000		'	'
Foreign Corporate Debt Securities [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	519,000		519,000		531,000		'	'
US Treasury and Government [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	18,000		18,000		280,000		'	'
Mortgage Backed Securities, Other [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	'		'		0		'	'
Equity Funds [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	'		'		1,109,000		'	'
525190 Other Insurance Funds [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	1,974,000		1,974,000		1,839,000		'	'
Common Collective Trusts [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	33,700,000		33,700,000		30,945,000		'	'
Parent Common Stock [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Equity Securities	5.00%		5.00%		'		'	5.00%
Maximum [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Equity Securities	80.00%		80.00%		'		'	'
Maximum [Member] | Equity Securities, U.S. [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Allocation Percentage of Assets, Equity Securities	'		80.00%		'		'	'
Maximum [Member] | Fixed Income Funds [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Allocation Percentage of Assets, Equity Securities	'		50.00%		'		'	'
Maximum [Member] | Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Allocation Percentage of Assets, Equity Securities	'		20.00%		'		'	'
Maximum [Member] | Equity Securites, International [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Allocation Percentage of Assets, Equity Securities	'		16.00%	[1]	'		'	'
Minimum [Member] | Equity Securities, U.S. [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Allocation Percentage of Assets, Equity Securities	'		40.00%	[1]	'		'	'
Minimum [Member] | Fixed Income Funds [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Allocation Percentage of Assets, Equity Securities	'		20.00%		'		'	'
Minimum [Member] | Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Allocation Percentage of Assets, Equity Securities	'		0.00%		'		'	'
Minimum [Member] | Equity Securites, International [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Allocation Percentage of Assets, Equity Securities	'		0.00%	[1]	'		'	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	47,759,000		47,759,000		44,853,000		'	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Money Market Funds [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	6,051,000		6,051,000		5,866,000		'	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Domestic Common Stock [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	32,757,000		32,757,000		30,873,000		'	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Foreign Common Stock [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	4,921,000		4,921,000		3,441,000		'	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Domestic Corporate Debt Securities [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	4,012,000		4,012,000		3,284,000		'	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Foreign Corporate Debt Securities [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0		0		0		'	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | US Treasury and Government [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	18,000		18,000		280,000		'	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Mortgage Backed Securities, Other [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	'		'		0		'	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Equity Funds [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	'		'		1,109,000		'	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | 525190 Other Insurance Funds [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	'		'		0		'	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Common Collective Trusts [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0		0		0		'	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	36,193,000		36,193,000		33,315,000		'	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Money Market Funds [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0		0		0		'	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Domestic Common Stock [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0		0		0		'	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Foreign Common Stock [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0		0		0		'	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Domestic Corporate Debt Securities [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0		0		0		'	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Foreign Corporate Debt Securities [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	519,000		519,000		531,000		'	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | US Treasury and Government [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0		0		0		'	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Mortgage Backed Securities, Other [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	'		'		0		'	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Equity Funds [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	'		'		0		'	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | 525190 Other Insurance Funds [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	'		'		1,839,000		'	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Common Collective Trusts [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	33,700,000		33,700,000		30,945,000		'	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0		0		0		'	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Money Market Funds [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0		0		0		'	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Domestic Common Stock [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0		0		0		'	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Foreign Common Stock [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0		0		0		'	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Domestic Corporate Debt Securities [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0		0		0		'	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Foreign Corporate Debt Securities [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0		0		0		'	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | US Treasury and Government [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0		0		0		'	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Mortgage Backed Securities, Other [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	'		'		0		'	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Equity Funds [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	'		'		0		'	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | 525190 Other Insurance Funds [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	'		'		0		'	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Common Collective Trusts [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0		0		0		'	'
Titan Tire, Bryan and Walcott Plans [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation	98,400,000		98,400,000		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	82,000,000		82,000,000		'		'	'
Dico Plan [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	'		'		'		'	500,000
Defined Contribution/401k Plans, Total [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Contribution/401k Plans, Number Sponsored by the Company	'		'		'		4	'
Defined Contribution/401k Plans, Employees Covered by Collective Bargaining Arrangements [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Contribution/401k Plans, Number Sponsored by the Company	'		'		'		3	'
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation	24,800,000		24,800,000		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	2,000,000		2,000,000		'		'	'
Foreign Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'		'		'		'	'
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized	'		$800,000		'		'	'
[1]	Total equities may not exceed 80% of total plan assets.

STOCK_COMPENSATION_Details

STOCK COMPENSATION (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation	$4,800,000	$4,100,000	$2,400,000	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	'6 years	'	'6 years	'6 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	'3 years	'	'	'
Stock Option Expiration, Term	'10 years	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Total Intrinsic Value	400,000	1,000,000	1,300,000	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Shares Subject to Option, beginning of year	1,180,087	'	'	'
Granted	60,000	45,000	492,500	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$24.07	'	'	'
Exercised	-60,418	'	'	'
Forfeited/Expired	-25,600	'	'	'
Shares Subject to Option, end of year	1,154,069	1,180,087	'	'
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, beginning of year	$17.85	'	'	'
Granted	$14.51	$13.39	$13.30	'
Exercised	$16.57	'	'	'
Forfeited/Expired	'	'	$20.20	'
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, end of year	$18.18	$17.85	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number	1,030,919	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$17.76	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	'6 years 2 months 5 days	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	'6 years 4 months 9 days	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value	2,221,000	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value	2,221,000	'	'	'
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised	1,001,000	934,000	524,000	'
Tax Benefit from Stock Options Exercised	200,000	400,000	'	0
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized	$1,500,000	'	'	'
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	'0 years 10 months 12 days	'	'	'
Treasury Stock, Shares	1,692,220	1,787,844	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate	68.39%	'	66.98%	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate	0.10%	'	0.10%	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate	1.01%	'	0.93%	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Intrinsic Value	$20,830	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$18,020	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$0	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$20,830	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Intrinsic Value	$19,600	$20,830	'	'
Equity Incentive Plan 2005 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized	1,800,000	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Granted	60,000	45,000	492,500	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number	293,000	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period	0	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period	-750	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number	518,000	293,000	'	'

LEASE_COMMITMENTS_Details

LEASE COMMITMENTS (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
LEASE COMMITMENTS [Abstract]	'	'	'
Operating Leases, Rent Expense	$7,600,000	$2,200,000	$1,500,000
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due [Abstract]	'	'	'
2014	5,441,000	'	'
2015	5,054,000	'	'
2016	3,417,000	'	'
2017	2,143,000	'	'
2018	1,530,000	'	'
Thereafter	1,415,000	'	'
Total future minimum lease payments	19,000,000	'	'
Capital Leased Assets, Gross	10,400,000	'	'
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]	'	'	'
2014	1,453,000	'	'
2015	1,059,000	'	'
2016	696,000	'	'
2017	152,000	'	'
2018	6,000	'	'
Thereafter	0	'	'
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due	3,366,000	'	'
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Interest Included in Payments	-118,000	'	'
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Present Value of Net Minimum Payments	$3,248,000	'	'

CONCENTRATION_OF_CREDIT_RISK_D

CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK (Details) (Sales Revenue, Goods, Net [Member])	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
				Deere & Company [Member]	Deere & Company [Member]	Deere & Company [Member]	CNH Global N. V. [Member]	CNH Global N. V. [Member]	CNH Global N. V. [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Concentration Risk, Percentage	10.00%	10.00%	10.00%	13.00%	19.00%	18.38%	9.00%	10.00%	11.00%

RELATED_PARTY_TRANSACTIONS_Det

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction, Revenues from Transactions with Related Party	$3	$2.10	$2.60
Related Party Transaction, Due from (to) Related Party	0.2	0.2	'
Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party	2.5	2.8	2.3
Accounts Payable, Related Parties, Current	$0.30	$0.40	'
Wheels India [Member]	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'	'
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	41.73%	'	'
Titan Wheels Australia [Member]	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'	'
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	100.00%	'	'
Titan National Australia Holdings [Member]	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'	'
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	56.00%	'	'

SEGMENT_INFORMATION_Details

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Mar. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues from external customers

$494,407

$497,510

$593,291

$578,387

$493,638

$404,719

$459,233

$463,088

$1,486,998

$2,163,595

$1,820,678

$1,486,998

'

Gross profit (loss)

49,278

62,506

86,655

96,751

51,529

67,161

82,086

93,363

'

295,190

294,139

232,108

'

Income (loss) from operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

102,395

174,708

132,173

'

Interest expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-47,120

-27,658

-25,259

'

Convertible debt conversion charge

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-7,273

0

-16,135

'

Loss on senior note repurchase

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-22,734

0

0

'

Noncash Titan Europe gain

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

26,700

0

'

Gain on earthquake insurance recovery

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

22,451

0

0

'

Gain on acquisition

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

11,678

285

'

Other income, net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

7,015

6,823

4,831

'

Income (loss) before income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

54,734

192,251

95,895

'

Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

80,131

65,740

35,744

'

Payments for Capital Improvements

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

37,106

'

Depreciation & amortization

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

80,622

54,095

44,908

'

Total assets

1,821,231

'

'

'

1,710,235

'

'

'

'

1,821,231

1,710,235

1,010,286

'

Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value

189,360

'

'

'

189,114

'

'

'

'

189,360

189,114

129,170

239,500

Agricultural [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues from external customers

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,182,187

1,080,412

960,693

'

Gross profit (loss)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

198,910

206,376

177,055

'

Income (loss) from operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

151,841

178,587

158,295

'

Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

28,763

26,886

12,789

'

Depreciation & amortization

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

29,781

20,435

18,296

'

Total assets

725,032

'

'

'

555,020

'

'

'

'

725,032

555,020

444,611

'

Earthmoving/construction [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues from external customers

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

749,115

501,617

306,821

'

Gross profit (loss)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

83,358

74,348

39,328

'

Income (loss) from operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

22,008

47,310

32,781

'

Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

35,702

26,508

7,169

'

Depreciation & amortization

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

40,272

24,192

17,366

'

Total assets

749,564

'

'

'

841,502

'

'

'

'

749,564

841,502

193,566

'

Consumer [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues from external customers

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

232,293

238,649

219,484

'

Gross profit (loss)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

15,542

16,366

18,900

'

Income (loss) from operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,630

32,243

11,104

'

Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

7,393

4,100

1,465

'

Depreciation & amortization

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6,246

5,855

5,450

'

Total assets

172,320

'

'

'

140,592

'

'

'

'

172,320

140,592

139,161

'

Unallocated Amount to Segment [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Gross profit (loss)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-2,620

-2,951

-3,175

'

Income (loss) from operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-73,084

-83,432

-70,007

'

Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

8,273

8,246

15,683

'

Depreciation & amortization

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4,323

3,613

3,796

'

Total assets

174,315

[1]

'

'

'

173,121

[1]

'

'

'

'

174,315

[1]

173,121

[1]

232,948

[1]

'

Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value

$82,000

'

'

'

$103,000

'

'

'

'

$82,000

$103,000

'

$129,000

[1]

Unallocated assets include cash of approximately $82 million, $103 million, and $129 million at year-end 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

SEGMENT_INFORMATION_GEOGRAPHIC

SEGMENT INFORMATION GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Mar. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues from external customers

$494,407

$497,510

$593,291

$578,387

$493,638

$404,719

$459,233

$463,088

$1,486,998

$2,163,595

$1,820,678

$1,486,998

Long-lived Assets

680,882

'

'

'

593,285

'

'

'

'

680,882

593,285

354,583

UNITED STATES

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues from external customers

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,210,531

1,159,061

1,356,264

'

Long-lived Assets

266,413

'

'

'

262,064

'

'

'

'

266,413

262,064

248,835

BRAZIL

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues from external customers

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

262,203

397,426

328,005

'

Long-lived Assets

101,282

'

'

'

112,480

'

'

'

'

101,282

112,480

105,489

Other Countries [Domain]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues from external customers

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

14,264

607,108

136,409

'

Long-lived Assets

$313,187

'

'

'

$218,741

'

'

'

'

$313,187

$218,741

$259

EARNINGS_PER_SHARE_Details

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent

($15,580)

[1]

$8,093

$23,217

[2]

$19,475

[3]

$8,177

[4]

$19,579

$44,056

[5]

$35,419

$35,205

$107,231

$58,152

Dilutive Securities, Effect on Basic Earnings Per Share, Including Options and Restrictive Stock Units

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Dilutive Securities, Effect on Basic Earnings Per Share

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,600

4,572

4,476

Titan Net income (loss)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$37,805

$111,803

$62,628

Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

53,039

43,380

41,657

Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

258

254

233

Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Conversion of Debt Securities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6,225

11,028

11,254

Weighted-average shares

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

59,522

54,662

53,144

Earnings Per Share, Basic

($0.29)

[1]

$0.15

$0.43

[2]

$0.38

[3]

$0.17

[4]

$0.46

$1.05

[5]

$0.84

$0.66

[6]

$2.47

[6]

$1.40

Earnings Per Share, Diluted

($0.29)

[1]

$0.15

$0.40

[2]

$0.34

[3]

$0.16

[4]

$0.39

$0.84

[5]

$0.68

$0.64

[6]

$2.05

[6]

$1.18

[1]

(c)Loss on senior note repurchase of $22.7 million was included in the quarter ended December 31, 2013.

[2]

(b)Gain on earthquake insurance recovery of $22.5 million was included in the quarter ended June 30, 2013.

[3]

(a) Convertible debt conversion charge of $7.3 million was included in the quarter ended March 31, 2013.

[4]

(f)Noncash Titan Europe gain of $26.7 million and gain on acquisition of $11.7 million were included in the quarter ended December 31, 2012.

[5]

(e)Supply agreement termination income of $26.1 million was included in the quarter ended June 30, 2012.

[6]

(d)As a result of changes in outstanding share balances and dilution factors, year-end per share amounts do not agree to the sum of the quarters.

SUPPLEMENTARY_DATA_QUARTERLY_F2

SUPPLEMENTARY DATA - QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Mar. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Selected Quarterly Financial Information [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net sales

$494,407

$497,510

$593,291

$578,387

$493,638

$404,719

$459,233

$463,088

$1,486,998

$2,163,595

$1,820,678

$1,486,998

Gross Profit

49,278

62,506

86,655

96,751

51,529

67,161

82,086

93,363

'

295,190

294,139

232,108

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent

-15,580

[1]

8,093

23,217

[2]

19,475

[3]

8,177

[4]

19,579

44,056

[5]

35,419

'

35,205

107,231

58,152

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Earnings Per Share, Basic

($0.29)

[1]

$0.15

$0.43

[2]

$0.38

[3]

$0.17

[4]

$0.46

$1.05

[5]

$0.84

'

$0.66

[6]

$2.47

[6]

$1.40

Earnings Per Share, Diluted

($0.29)

[1]

$0.15

$0.40

[2]

$0.34

[3]

$0.16

[4]

$0.39

$0.84

[5]

$0.68

'

$0.64

[6]

$2.05

[6]

$1.18

Convertible debt conversion charge

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-7,273

0

-16,135

Gain on earthquake insurance recovery

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-22,451

0

0

Loss on senior note repurchase

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-22,734

0

0

Supply agreement termination income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

26,134

0

Noncash Titan Europe gain

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

26,700

0

Gain on acquisition

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0

($11,678)

($285)

[1]

(c)Loss on senior note repurchase of $22.7 million was included in the quarter ended December 31, 2013.

[2]

(b)Gain on earthquake insurance recovery of $22.5 million was included in the quarter ended June 30, 2013.

[3]

(a) Convertible debt conversion charge of $7.3 million was included in the quarter ended March 31, 2013.

[4]

(f)Noncash Titan Europe gain of $26.7 million and gain on acquisition of $11.7 million were included in the quarter ended December 31, 2012.

[5]

(e)Supply agreement termination income of $26.1 million was included in the quarter ended June 30, 2012.

[6]

(d)As a result of changes in outstanding share balances and dilution factors, year-end per share amounts do not agree to the sum of the quarters.

SUBSEQUENT_EVENTS_Details

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2014
Subsequent Events [Abstract]	'	'	'
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent	'	'	14.00%
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired	$13	$94.10	'

SUBSIDIARY_GUARANTOR_FINANCIAL2

SUBSIDIARY GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Mar. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2010

Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Loss on senior note repurchase

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

($22,734)

$0

$0

'

'

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-5,518

-1,593

-16

'

'

Income Statement [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net sales

494,407

497,510

593,291

578,387

493,638

404,719

459,233

463,088

1,486,998

2,163,595

1,820,678

1,486,998

'

'

Cost of Goods Sold

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,868,405

1,526,539

1,254,890

'

'

Gross Profit

49,278

62,506

86,655

96,751

51,529

67,161

82,086

93,363

'

295,190

294,139

232,108

'

'

Selling, General and Administrative Expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

167,371

126,157

85,917

'

'

Research and Development Expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

11,165

7,148

4,228

'

'

Royalty Expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

14,259

12,260

9,790

'

'

Supply agreement termination income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

-26,134

0

'

'

Operating Income (Loss)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

102,395

174,708

132,173

'

'

Interest expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-47,120

-27,658

-25,259

'

'

Gain on acquisition

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

11,678

285

'

'

Noncash Titan Europe gain

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

26,700

0

'

'

Gain on earthquake insurance recovery

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

22,451

0

0

'

'

Interest Expense, Related Party

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

'

'

'

Other income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

7,015

6,823

4,831

'

'

Income (loss) before income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

54,734

192,251

95,895

'

'

Income Tax Expense (Benefit)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

25,047

86,613

37,759

'

'

Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

'

'

Net Income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

29,687

105,638

58,136

'

'

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent

-15,580

[1]

8,093

23,217

[2]

19,475

[3]

8,177

[4]

19,579

44,056

[5]

35,419

'

35,205

107,231

58,152

'

'

Induced Conversion of Convertible Debt Expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-7,273

0

-16,135

'

'

Comprehensive Income Statement [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net Income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

29,687

105,638

58,136

'

'

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-3

1,733

4,009

'

'

Noncash Titan Europe Plc gain, net of tax

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

-17,208

0

'

'

Currency translation adjustment, net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-24,287

-7,191

-12,833

'

'

Pension liability adjustments, net of tax

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

14,749

-642

-7,709

'

'

Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

20,146

82,330

41,603

'

'

Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

29,880

84,337

41,619

'

'

Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value

189,360

'

'

'

189,114

'

'

'

'

189,360

189,114

129,170

'

239,500

Restricted cash

14,268

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

14,268

0

'

10,000

'

Accounts Receivable, Net, Current

263,053

'

'

'

297,798

'

'

'

'

263,053

297,798

'

'

'

Inventory, Net

384,920

'

'

'

366,385

'

'

'

'

384,920

366,385

'

'

'

Prepaid Expense, Deffered Income Taxes and Other Assets, Current

156,277

'

'

'

142,826

'

'

'

'

156,277

142,826

'

'

'

Assets, Current

1,007,878

'

'

'

996,123

'

'

'

'

1,007,878

996,123

'

'

'

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net

638,807

'

'

'

568,344

'

'

'

'

638,807

568,344

'

'

'

Equity Method Investments

0

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

0

0

'

'

'

Other Assets, Goodwill, Deferred Income Tax Asset, Noncurrent

174,546

'

'

'

145,768

'

'

'

'

174,546

145,768

'

'

'

Assets

1,821,231

'

'

'

1,710,235

'

'

'

'

1,821,231

1,710,235

1,010,286

'

'

Short-term Debt

75,061

'

'

'

145,801

'

'

'

'

75,061

145,801

'

'

'

Accounts Payable, Current

176,719

'

'

'

180,065

'

'

'

'

176,719

180,065

'

'

'

Other current liabilities

134,791

'

'

'

141,214

'

'

'

'

134,791

141,214

'

'

'

Liabilities, Current

386,571

'

'

'

467,080

'

'

'

'

386,571

467,080

'

'

'

Long-term debt

497,694

'

'

'

441,438

'

'

'

'

497,694

441,438

'

'

'

Liabilities, Other than Long-term Debt, Noncurrent

138,930

'

'

'

169,355

'

'

'

'

138,930

169,355

'

'

'

Due to Related Parties

0

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

0

0

'

'

'

Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent

687,723

'

'

'

606,617

'

'

'

'

687,723

606,617

'

'

'

Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest

110,313

'

'

'

25,745

'

'

'

'

110,313

25,745

'

'

'

Liabilities and Equity

1,821,231

'

'

'

1,710,235

'

'

'

'

1,821,231

1,710,235

'

'

'

Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

116,649

130,168

4,426

'

'

Capital expenditures

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-80,131

-65,740

-35,744

'

'

Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-95,681

780

-99,118

'

'

Additional equity investment in Wheels India

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-8,017

0

0

'

'

Payments to Acquire Marketable Securities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

-30,000

'

'

Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Marketable Securities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

31,586

'

'

Increase in restricted cash

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-14,473

0

0

'

'

Insurance proceeds

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,879

0

0

'

'

Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,344

1,066

2,473

'

'

Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-193,079

-63,894

-130,803

'

'

Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

745,313

8,838

0

'

'

Early Repayment of Senior Debt

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-558,360

0

-1,064

'

'

Repayments of Other Debt

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-200,721

-20,811

-8,856

'

'

Proceeds from Other Debt

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

43,391

8,333

25,879

'

'

Convertible note conversion

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-14,090

0

0

'

'

Capital contribution from noncontrolling interest

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

79,592

0

0

'

'

Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,001

934

524

'

'

Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-68

184

706

'

'

Payments of Financing Costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

12,332

1,275

0

'

'

Payments of Dividends, Common Stock

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-1,046

-845

-809

'

'

Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

82,680

-4,642

16,380

'

'

Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-6,004

-1,688

-333

'

'

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

246

59,944

-110,330

'

'

Net comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-9,734

-2,007

-16

'

'

Parent [Member] | Senior Secured Notes 6.875 Percent [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Loss on senior note repurchase

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-22,734

'

'

'

'

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

'

'

Income Statement [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

'

'

Cost of Goods Sold

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,157

1,065

1,276

'

'

Gross Profit

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-1,157

-1,065

-1,276

'

'

Selling, General and Administrative Expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

9,608

9,993

30,936

'

'

Research and Development Expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-35

381

87

'

'

Royalty Expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

'

'

Operating Income (Loss)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-10,730

-11,439

-32,299

'

'

Interest expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-38,761

-24,066

-24,489

'

'

Gain on acquisition

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

11,678

285

'

'

Noncash Titan Europe gain

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

26,700

'

'

'

Gain on earthquake insurance recovery

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

Interest Expense, Related Party

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

7,488

285

'

'

'

Other income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4,189

4,847

5,171

'

'

Income (loss) before income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-67,821

8,005

-67,467

'

'

Income Tax Expense (Benefit)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-26,770

19,327

-17,294

'

'

Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

70,738

116,960

108,309

'

'

Net Income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

29,687

105,638

58,136

'

'

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

29,687

105,638

58,136

'

'

Induced Conversion of Convertible Debt Expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-7,273

'

-16,135

'

'

Comprehensive Income Statement [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net Income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

29,687

105,638

58,136

'

'

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-3

1,733

4,009

'

'

Noncash Titan Europe Plc gain, net of tax

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-17,208

'

'

'

Currency translation adjustment, net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-24,287

-7,191

'

'

'

Pension liability adjustments, net of tax

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

14,749

642

-7,709

'

'

Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

20,146

82,330

'

'

'

Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

20,146

82,330

41,603

'

'

Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value

81,472

'

'

'

103,154

'

'

'

'

81,472

103,154

125,266

'

239,362

Restricted cash

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

Accounts Receivable, Net, Current

0

'

'

'

-72

'

'

'

'

0

-72

'

'

'

Inventory, Net

0

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

0

0

'

'

'

Prepaid Expense, Deffered Income Taxes and Other Assets, Current

80,876

'

'

'

49,438

'

'

'

'

80,876

49,438

'

'

'

Assets, Current

162,348

'

'

'

152,520

'

'

'

'

162,348

152,520

'

'

'

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net

9,885

'

'

'

11,497

'

'

'

'

9,885

11,497

'

'

'

Equity Method Investments

884,222

'

'

'

565,811

'

'

'

'

884,222

565,811

'

'

'

Other Assets, Goodwill, Deferred Income Tax Asset, Noncurrent

34,259

'

'

'

35,564

'

'

'

'

34,259

35,564

'

'

'

Assets

1,090,714

'

'

'

765,392

'

'

'

'

1,090,714

765,392

'

'

'

Short-term Debt

0

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

0

0

'

'

'

Accounts Payable, Current

368

'

'

'

1,000

'

'

'

'

368

1,000

'

'

'

Other current liabilities

15,278

'

'

'

13,911

'

'

'

'

15,278

13,911

'

'

'

Liabilities, Current

15,646

'

'

'

14,911

'

'

'

'

15,646

14,911

'

'

'

Long-term debt

460,161

'

'

'

312,881

'

'

'

'

460,161

312,881

'

'

'

Liabilities, Other than Long-term Debt, Noncurrent

40,658

'

'

'

44,512

'

'

'

'

40,658

44,512

'

'

'

Due to Related Parties

-113,474

'

'

'

-213,529

'

'

'

'

-113,474

-213,529

'

'

'

Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent

687,723

'

'

'

606,617

'

'

'

'

687,723

606,617

'

'

'

Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest

0

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

0

0

'

'

'

Liabilities and Equity

1,090,714

'

'

'

765,392

'

'

'

'

1,090,714

765,392

'

'

'

Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-175,810

-14,959

-12,391

'

'

Capital expenditures

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-6,290

-6,931

-3,530

'

'

Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

780

-99,118

'

'

Additional equity investment in Wheels India

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

Payments to Acquire Marketable Securities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-30,000

'

'

Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Marketable Securities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

31,586

'

'

Increase in restricted cash

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

Insurance proceeds

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

'

'

Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-6,290

-6,151

-101,062

'

'

Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-745,313

0

'

'

'

Early Repayment of Senior Debt

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-558,360

'

-1,064

'

'

Repayments of Other Debt

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

'

'

Proceeds from Other Debt

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

'

'

Convertible note conversion

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-14,090

'

'

'

'

Capital contribution from noncontrolling interest

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,001

934

524

'

'

Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-68

184

-706

'

'

Payments of Financing Costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

12,332

1,275

'

'

'

Payments of Dividends, Common Stock

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-1,046

-845

-809

'

'

Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

160,418

-1,002

-643

'

'

Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

'

'

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-21,682

-22,112

-114,096

'

'

Net comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

'

'

Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] | Senior Secured Notes 6.875 Percent [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Loss on senior note repurchase

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

'

'

Income Statement [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,139,366

1,325,145

1,172,869

'

'

Cost of Goods Sold

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

936,022

1,051,447

961,659

'

'

Gross Profit

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

203,344

273,698

211,210

'

'

Selling, General and Administrative Expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

73,196

87,481

10,291

'

'

Research and Development Expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5,563

5,741

4,134

'

'

Royalty Expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

7,327

7,029

7,997

'

'

Operating Income (Loss)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

117,258

173,447

188,788

'

'

Interest expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

'

'

Gain on acquisition

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

'

'

Noncash Titan Europe gain

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

Gain on earthquake insurance recovery

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

Interest Expense, Related Party

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,024

2,051

'

'

'

Other income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-78

-716

-511

'

'

Income (loss) before income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

119,204

174,782

188,277

'

'

Income Tax Expense (Benefit)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

42,528

60,488

63,450

'

'

Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

'

'

Net Income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

76,676

114,294

124,827

'

'

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

76,676

114,294

124,827

'

'

Induced Conversion of Convertible Debt Expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

0

'

'

Comprehensive Income Statement [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net Income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

76,676

114,294

124,827

'

'

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

'

'

Noncash Titan Europe Plc gain, net of tax

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

Currency translation adjustment, net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

'

'

'

Pension liability adjustments, net of tax

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-11,472

-954

6,762

'

'

Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

88,148

115,248

'

'

'

Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

88,148

115,248

118,065

'

'

Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value

4

'

'

'

4

'

'

'

'

4

4

4

'

3

Restricted cash

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

Accounts Receivable, Net, Current

89,259

'

'

'

128,917

'

'

'

'

89,259

128,917

'

'

'

Inventory, Net

129,113

'

'

'

142,070

'

'

'

'

129,113

142,070

'

'

'

Prepaid Expense, Deffered Income Taxes and Other Assets, Current

20,416

'

'

'

17,021

'

'

'

'

20,416

17,021

'

'

'

Assets, Current

238,792

'

'

'

288,012

'

'

'

'

238,792

288,012

'

'

'

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net

206,928

'

'

'

208,734

'

'

'

'

206,928

208,734

'

'

'

Equity Method Investments

0

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

0

0

'

'

'

Other Assets, Goodwill, Deferred Income Tax Asset, Noncurrent

387

'

'

'

499

'

'

'

'

387

499

'

'

'

Assets

446,107

'

'

'

497,245

'

'

'

'

446,107

497,245

'

'

'

Short-term Debt

0

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

0

0

'

'

'

Accounts Payable, Current

12,525

'

'

'

21,222

'

'

'

'

12,525

21,222

'

'

'

Other current liabilities

58,001

'

'

'

55,290

'

'

'

'

58,001

55,290

'

'

'

Liabilities, Current

70,526

'

'

'

76,512

'

'

'

'

70,526

76,512

'

'

'

Long-term debt

0

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

0

0

'

'

'

Liabilities, Other than Long-term Debt, Noncurrent

15,571

'

'

'

35,482

'

'

'

'

15,571

35,482

'

'

'

Due to Related Parties

-147,529

'

'

'

-34,272

'

'

'

'

-147,529

-34,272

'

'

'

Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent

507,539

'

'

'

419,523

'

'

'

'

507,539

419,523

'

'

'

Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest

0

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

0

0

'

'

'

Liabilities and Equity

446,107

'

'

'

497,245

'

'

'

'

446,107

497,245

'

'

'

Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

28,834

35,327

17,609

'

'

Capital expenditures

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-29,087

-36,025

-19,371

'

'

Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

'

'

Additional equity investment in Wheels India

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

Payments to Acquire Marketable Securities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Marketable Securities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

Increase in restricted cash

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

Insurance proceeds

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

253

698

1,763

'

'

Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-28,834

-35,327

-17,608

'

'

Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

'

'

'

Early Repayment of Senior Debt

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

0

'

'

Repayments of Other Debt

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

'

'

Proceeds from Other Debt

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

'

'

Convertible note conversion

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

Capital contribution from noncontrolling interest

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

'

'

Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

'

'

Payments of Financing Costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

'

'

'

Payments of Dividends, Common Stock

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

'

'

Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

'

'

Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

'

'

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

1

'

'

Net comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

'

'

Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] | Senior Secured Notes 6.875 Percent [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Loss on senior note repurchase

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-5,518

0

0

'

'

Income Statement [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,024,229

495,533

314,129

'

'

Cost of Goods Sold

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

931,226

474,027

291,955

'

'

Gross Profit

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

93,003

21,506

22,174

'

'

Selling, General and Administrative Expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

84,567

28,683

44,690

'

'

Research and Development Expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5,637

1,026

7

'

'

Royalty Expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6,932

5,231

1,793

'

'

Supply agreement termination income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-26,134

'

'

'

Operating Income (Loss)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-4,133

12,700

-24,316

'

'

Interest expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-8,359

-3,592

-770

'

'

Gain on acquisition

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

'

'

Noncash Titan Europe gain

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

Gain on earthquake insurance recovery

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

22,451

'

'

'

'

Interest Expense, Related Party

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-9,512

-2,336

'

'

'

Other income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,904

2,692

171

'

'

Income (loss) before income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,351

9,464

-24,915

'

'

Income Tax Expense (Benefit)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

9,289

6,798

-8,397

'

'

Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

43,605

77,748

0

'

'

Net Income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

37,667

80,414

-16,518

'

'

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

43,185

80,414

-16,518

'

'

Induced Conversion of Convertible Debt Expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

0

'

'

Comprehensive Income Statement [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net Income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

37,667

80,414

-16,518

'

'

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-3

1,733

4,009

'

'

Noncash Titan Europe Plc gain, net of tax

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-17,208

'

'

'

Currency translation adjustment, net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-24,287

-7,191

'

'

'

Pension liability adjustments, net of tax

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-3,277

1,596

947

'

'

Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

16,654

56,152

'

'

'

Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

26,388

56,152

-26,289

'

'

Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value

107,884

'

'

'

85,956

'

'

'

'

107,884

85,956

3,900

'

135

Restricted cash

14,268

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

14,268

'

'

'

'

Accounts Receivable, Net, Current

173,794

'

'

'

168,953

'

'

'

'

173,794

168,953

'

'

'

Inventory, Net

255,807

'

'

'

224,315

'

'

'

'

255,807

224,315

'

'

'

Prepaid Expense, Deffered Income Taxes and Other Assets, Current

54,985

'

'

'

76,367

'

'

'

'

54,985

76,367

'

'

'

Assets, Current

606,738

'

'

'

555,591

'

'

'

'

606,738

555,591

'

'

'

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net

421,994

'

'

'

348,113

'

'

'

'

421,994

348,113

'

'

'

Equity Method Investments

141,752

'

'

'

86,189

'

'

'

'

141,752

86,189

'

'

'

Other Assets, Goodwill, Deferred Income Tax Asset, Noncurrent

139,900

'

'

'

109,705

'

'

'

'

139,900

109,705

'

'

'

Assets

1,310,384

'

'

'

1,099,598

'

'

'

'

1,310,384

1,099,598

'

'

'

Short-term Debt

75,061

'

'

'

145,801

'

'

'

'

75,061

145,801

'

'

'

Accounts Payable, Current

163,826

'

'

'

157,843

'

'

'

'

163,826

157,843

'

'

'

Other current liabilities

61,512

'

'

'

72,013

'

'

'

'

61,512

72,013

'

'

'

Liabilities, Current

300,399

'

'

'

375,657

'

'

'

'

300,399

375,657

'

'

'

Long-term debt

37,533

'

'

'

128,557

'

'

'

'

37,533

128,557

'

'

'

Liabilities, Other than Long-term Debt, Noncurrent

82,701

'

'

'

89,361

'

'

'

'

82,701

89,361

'

'

'

Due to Related Parties

261,003

'

'

'

247,801

'

'

'

'

261,003

247,801

'

'

'

Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent

518,435

'

'

'

232,477

'

'

'

'

518,435

232,477

'

'

'

Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest

110,313

'

'

'

25,745

'

'

'

'

110,313

25,745

'

'

'

Liabilities and Equity

1,310,384

'

'

'

1,099,598

'

'

'

'

1,310,384

1,099,598

'

'

'

Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

263,625

109,800

-792

'

'

Capital expenditures

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-44,754

-22,784

-12,843

'

'

Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-95,681

0

0

'

'

Additional equity investment in Wheels India

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-8,017

'

'

'

'

Payments to Acquire Marketable Securities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Marketable Securities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

Increase in restricted cash

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

14,473

'

'

'

'

Insurance proceeds

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,879

'

'

'

'

Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,091

368

710

'

'

Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-157,955

-22,416

-12,133

'

'

Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

8,838

'

'

'

Early Repayment of Senior Debt

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

0

'

'

Repayments of Other Debt

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-200,721

-20,811

-8,856

'

'

Proceeds from Other Debt

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

43,391

8,333

25,879

'

'

Convertible note conversion

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

Capital contribution from noncontrolling interest

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

79,592

'

'

'

'

Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

'

'

Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

'

'

Payments of Financing Costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

'

'

'

Payments of Dividends, Common Stock

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

'

'

Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-77,738

-3,640

17,023

'

'

Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-6,004

-1,688

-333

'

'

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

21,928

82,056

3,765

'

'

Net comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-9,734

0

0

'

'

Consolidation, Eliminations [Member] | Senior Secured Notes 6.875 Percent [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Loss on senior note repurchase

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

-1,593

-16

'

'

Income Statement [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

'

'

Cost of Goods Sold

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

'

'

Gross Profit

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

'

'

Selling, General and Administrative Expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

'

'

Research and Development Expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

'

'

Royalty Expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

'

'

Operating Income (Loss)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

'

'

Interest expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

'

'

Gain on acquisition

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

'

'

Noncash Titan Europe gain

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

Gain on earthquake insurance recovery

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

Interest Expense, Related Party

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

'

'

'

Other income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

'

'

Income (loss) before income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

'

'

Income Tax Expense (Benefit)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

'

'

Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-114,343

-194,708

-108,309

'

'

Net Income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-114,343

-194,708

-108,309

'

'

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-114,343

-193,115

-108,293

'

'

Induced Conversion of Convertible Debt Expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

0

'

'

Comprehensive Income Statement [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net Income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-114,343

-194,708

-108,309

'

'

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3

-1,733

-4,009

'

'

Noncash Titan Europe Plc gain, net of tax

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

17,208

'

'

'

Currency translation adjustment, net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

24,287

7,191

'

'

'

Pension liability adjustments, net of tax

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

14,749

-642

-7,709

'

'

Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-104,802

-171,400

'

'

'

Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-104,802

-169,393

-91,760

'

'

Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value

0

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

0

0

'

'

'

Restricted cash

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

Accounts Receivable, Net, Current

0

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

0

0

'

'

'

Inventory, Net

0

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

0

0

'

'

'

Prepaid Expense, Deffered Income Taxes and Other Assets, Current

0

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

0

0

'

'

'

Assets, Current

0

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

0

0

'

'

'

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net

0

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

0

0

'

'

'

Equity Method Investments

-1,025,974

'

'

'

-652,000

'

'

'

'

-1,025,974

-652,000

'

'

'

Other Assets, Goodwill, Deferred Income Tax Asset, Noncurrent

0

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

0

0

'

'

'

Assets

-1,025,974

'

'

'

-652,000

'

'

'

'

-1,025,974

-652,000

'

'

'

Short-term Debt

0

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

0

0

'

'

'

Accounts Payable, Current

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

Other current liabilities

0

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

0

0

'

'

'

Liabilities, Current

0

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

0

0

'

'

'

Long-term debt

0

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

0

0

'

'

'

Liabilities, Other than Long-term Debt, Noncurrent

0

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

0

0

'

'

'

Due to Related Parties

0

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

0

0

'

'

'

Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent

-1,025,974

'

'

'

-652,000

'

'

'

'

-1,025,974

-652,000

'

'

'

Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest

0

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

0

0

'

'

'

Liabilities and Equity

-1,025,974

'

'

'

-652,000

'

'

'

'

-1,025,974

-652,000

'

'

'

Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0

($2,007)

($16)

'

'

[1]

(c)Loss on senior note repurchase of $22.7 million was included in the quarter ended December 31, 2013.

[2]

(b)Gain on earthquake insurance recovery of $22.5 million was included in the quarter ended June 30, 2013.

[3]

(a) Convertible debt conversion charge of $7.3 million was included in the quarter ended March 31, 2013.

[4]

(f)Noncash Titan Europe gain of $26.7 million and gain on acquisition of $11.7 million were included in the quarter ended December 31, 2012.

[5]

(e)Supply agreement termination income of $26.1 million was included in the quarter ended June 30, 2012.

SCHEDULE_II_VALUATION_RESERVES1

SCHEDULE II - VALUATION RESERVES (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of year	$5,130,000	$4,204,000	$3,889,000
Provision for Doubtful Accounts	2,984,000	1,240,000	408,000
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions	-2,827,000	-314,000	-93,000
Balance at end of year	$5,287,000	$5,130,000	$4,204,000