Titan International (TWI) 10-K 25 Feb 16 2015 FY Annual report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information Document - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Feb. 15, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	TITAN INTERNATIONAL INC
Entity Central Index Key	899,751
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	Accelerated Filer
Entity Public Float			$ 463,000,000
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		53,957,160
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,015
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2015
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPER

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Net sales	$ 1,394,771	$ 1,895,527	$ 2,163,595
Cost of sales	1,256,962	1,714,952	1,868,405
Mining asset impairment and inventory writedown	0	39,932	0
Gross profit	137,809	140,643	295,190
Selling, general & administrative expenses	140,393	173,614	167,371
Research and development expenses	11,162	14,005	11,165
Royalty expense	10,533	14,078	14,259
Noncash goodwill impairment charge	0	36,571	0
Income (loss) from operations	(24,279)	(97,625)	102,395
Interest expense	(34,032)	(36,564)	(47,120)
Convertible debt conversion charge	0	0	(7,273)
Loss on senior note repurchase	0	0	(22,734)
Gain on earthquake insurance recovery	0	0	22,451
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax	(4,758)	(31,713)	(4,920)
Other income (expense)	11,063	13,658	11,935
Income (loss) before income taxes	(52,006)	(152,244)	54,734
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	38,281	(21,819)	25,047
Net income (loss)	(90,287)	(130,425)	29,687
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	14,654	49,964	5,518
Net income (loss) attributable to Titan	(75,633)	(80,461)	35,205
Noncontrolling Interest, Change in Redemption Value	(17,668)	(49,277)	0
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic	$ (93,301)	$ (129,738)	$ 35,205
Earnings (loss) per common share:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ (1.74)	$ (2.43)	$ 0.66
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ (1.74)	$ (2.43)	$ 0.64
Average common shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	53,696	53,497	53,039
Diluted (in shares)	53,696	53,497	59,522
Dividends declared per common share:	$ 0.02	$ 0.02	$ 0.02

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMP

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Net Income (loss)	$ (90,287)	$ (130,425)	$ 29,687
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net of tax of $0, $0, and $1,018, respectively	0	0	(3)
Currency translation adjustment, net	(79,196)	(63,424)	(24,287)
Pension liability adjustments, net of tax of $3,035, $(8,700), and $207, respectively	(662)	5,129	14,749
Comprehensive income (loss)	(170,145)	(198,978)	20,146
Net comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(19,391)	(68,856)	(9,734)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Titan	$ (150,754)	$ (130,122)	$ 29,880

(Parenthetical)

(Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments, tax	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Noncash Titan Europe Plc gain, tax	0	0	0
Pension liaiblity adjustments, tax	$ 439	$ (8,700)	$ (8,700)

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 200,188	$ 201,451
Accounts receivable (net of allowance of $5,706 and $5,287, respectively)	177,389	199,378
Inventories	269,791	331,432
Deferred income taxes	0	23,435
Prepaid and other current assets	62,633	80,234
Total current assets	710,001	835,930
Property, plant and equipment, net	450,020	527,414
Goodwill	0	0
Deferred income taxes	5,967	15,623
Other assets	109,203	116,757
Total assets	1,275,191	1,495,724
Current liabilities
Short-term Debt	31,222	26,233
Accounts payable	123,154	146,305
Other current liabilities	115,721	129,018
Total current liabilities	270,097	301,556
Long-term debt	480,404	496,503
Deferred income taxes	14,509	18,582
Other long-term liabilities	88,324	89,025
Total liabilities	853,334	905,666
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount	77,174	71,192
Titan stockholders' equity
Common stock (no par, 120,000,000 shares authorized, 55,253,092 issued)	0	0
Additional paid-in capital	497,008	513,090
Retained earnings	49,297	126,007
Treasury stock (at cost, 1,504,064 and 1,692,220 shares, respectively)	(12,420)	(13,897)
Treasury stock reserved for deferred compensation	(1,075)	(1,075)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(187,751)	(112,630)
Total Titan stockholders' equity	345,059	511,495
Noncontrolling interests	(376)	7,371
Total equity	344,683	518,866
Total liabilities and equity	$ 1,275,191	$ 1,495,724

(Parentheticals)

(Parentheticals) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Assets [Abstract]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current	$ 4,527,000	$ 5,706,000
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Common Stock, No Par Value	$ 0	$ 0
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	120,000,000	120,000,000
Treasury Stock, Shares	1,339,583	1,504,064
Common Stock, Shares, Issued	55,253,092	55,253,092

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHAN

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional paid-in capital [Member]	Retained earnings [Member]	Treasury stock [Member]	Treasury stock reserved for contractual obligations	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Member]	Parent [Member]	Noncontrolling interest [Member]
Balance, Beginning at Dec. 31, 2012	$ 632,362	$ 0	$ 507,199	$ 173,407	$ (16,445)	$ (1,075)	$ (56,469)	$ 606,617	$ 25,745
Balance, Beginning (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2012		48,562,204
Net income (loss)	29,687			35,205				35,205	(1,571)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interest	33,634
CTA, net of tax	(24,287)						(20,071)	(20,071)	(3,184)
Temporary Equity, Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments	(23,255)
Pension liability adjustments, net of tax	14,749						14,749	14,749
Unrealized gain (loss) 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)		60,417
Acquisitions	168		0					0	168
Acquisitions (in shares)		0
Capital contribution from noncontrolling interest	79,592
Noncontrolling Interest, Change in Redemption Value	0
Stock-based compensation	4,815		4,815					4,815
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Deficiency from Share-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	708,881		558,637	207,541	(15,586)	(1,075)	(61,794)	687,723	21,158
Balance, Ending (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2013		53,560,872
Net income (loss)	(130,425)			(80,461)				(80,461)	(12,320)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interest	(92,781)
CTA, net of tax	(63,424)						(44,554)	(44,554)	(1,467)
Temporary Equity, Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments	(46,021)
Pension liability adjustments, net of tax	5,129						(5,129)	(5,129)
Dividends on common stock	(1,073)			1,073				(1,073)
Note conversion	0
Restricted stock awards	0		(1,250)		1,250			0
Restricted stock awards (in shares)		139,250
Exercise of stock options	141		60		81			141
Exercise of stock options (in shares)		8,971
Acquisitions	(1,202)		(49)				(1,153)	(1,202)
Capital contribution from noncontrolling interest	0
Noncontrolling Interest, Change in Redemption Value	(49,277)		(49,277)					(49,277)
Stock-based compensation	5,360		5,360					5,360
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Deficiency from Share-based Compensation	(672)		(672)					(672)
Issuance of treasury stock under 401(k) plan	639		281		358			639
Issuance of treasury stock under 401(k) plan (in shares)		39,935
Balance, Ending at Dec. 31, 2014	518,866	$ 0	513,090	126,007	(13,897)	(1,075)	(112,630)	511,495	7,371
Balance, Ending (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2014		53,749,028
Net income (loss)	(90,287)			(75,633)				(75,633)	(7,640)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interest	(83,273)
CTA, net of tax	(79,196)						(74,459)	(74,459)
Temporary Equity, Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments	(74,524)								(65)
Pension liability adjustments, net of tax	(662)						$ (662)	(662)
Dividends on common stock	(1,077)			1,077				1,077
Note conversion	0
Restricted stock awards	0		(777)		777			0
Restricted stock awards (in shares)		86,500
Exercise of stock options	$ 145		$ 33		$ 112			145
Exercise of stock options (in shares)	(12,500)	12,500
Acquisitions	$ (42)							0	(42)
Acquisitions (in shares)
Capital contribution from noncontrolling interest	0
Noncontrolling Interest, Change in Redemption Value	(17,668)		$ (17,668)					(17,668)	0
Stock-based compensation	2,335		2,335					2,335
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Deficiency from Share-based Compensation	0
Issuance of treasury stock under 401(k) plan	583		(5)		$ 588			583
Issuance of treasury stock under 401(k) plan (in shares)		65,481
Balance, Ending at Dec. 31, 2015	$ 344,683	$ 0	$ 497,008	$ 49,297	$ (12,420)	$ (1,075)	$ (187,751)	$ 345,059	$ (376)
Balance, Ending (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2015		53,913,509

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Income (loss)	$ (90,287)	$ (130,425)	$ 29,687
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	69,618	88,704	80,622
Amortization of debt premium	0	0	(2,369)
Mining asset impairment	0	23,242	0
Mining inventory writedown	0	16,690	0
Deferred income tax provision	27,969	(24,800)	(4,004)
Convertible debt conversion charge	0	0	7,273
Loss on note repurchase	0	0	22,734
Gain on earthquake insurance recovery	0	0	(22,451)
Noncash goodwill impairment charge	0	36,571	0
Stock-based compensation	2,335	5,360	4,815
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	0	672	68
Insurance proceeds	0	0	35,808
Issuance of treasury stock under 401(k) plan	583	639	646
Non-cash foreign currency translation	12,058	8,829	198
(Increase) decrease in assets:
Accounts receivable	497	54,686	26,417
Inventories	31,333	20,933	(30,280)
Prepaid and other current assets	9,946	30,324	(39,825)
Other assets	(4,780)	(1,145)	1,960
Increase (decrease) in liabilities:
Accounts payable	1,402	(26,135)	9,479
Other current liabilities	(172)	(2,089)	(556)
Other liabilities	3,428	15,764	(3,348)
Net cash provided by operating activities	63,930	117,820	116,874
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(48,429)	(58,439)	(80,131)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	0	(13,395)	(95,681)
Additional equity investment in Wheels India	0	0	(8,017)
Insurance proceeds	0	0	2,879
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash	0	14,268	(14,473)
Other	(1,508)	1,296	2,119
Net cash used for investing activities	(49,937)	(56,270)	(193,304)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from borrowings	5,727	15,708	788,704
Repurchase of senior notes	0	0	(558,360)
Payment on debt	(5,521)	(60,345)	(200,721)
Convertible note conversion	0	0	(14,090)
Capital contribution from noncontrolling interest	0	0	79,592
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	145	141	1,001
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Deficiency from Share-based Compensation	0	(672)	(68)
Payment of financing fees	0	(33)	(12,332)
Dividends paid	(1,077)	(1,073)	(1,046)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	(726)	(46,274)	82,680
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(14,530)	(3,185)	(6,004)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(1,263)	12,091	246
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	201,451	189,360	189,114
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	200,188	201,451	189,360
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Interest paid	34,072	34,014	41,875
Income Taxes Paid, Net	(195)	(25,588)	59,360
Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Issuance of common stock for Titan Europe acquisition	(42)	(1,202)	168
Issuance of common stock for convertible debt payment	$ 0	$ 0	$ 45,903

DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SIG

DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
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 all majority-owned subsidiaries and variable interest entities in which Titan is the primary beneficiary. Investments in companies in which Titan does not own a majority interest and Titan has the ability to exercise significant influence over operating and financial policies are accounted for using the equity method. Investments in other companies are carried at cost. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. The Company consolidates the Voltyre-Prom subsidiary for which it acts as operating partner. 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. The majority of the Company's inventories were valued under the first in, first out (FIFO) method or average cost method. Approximately 8% of the Company's December 31, 2015, inventories were valued under the last in, first out (LIFO) method. The majority of the steel inventory in North America is accounted for under the LIFO 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 due 2020 (senior secured notes due 2020) and 5.625% convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017 (convertible 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 7 - 20 Tools, dies and molds 2 - 9 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 senior secured notes due 2020 and convertible notes due 2017 are carried at cost of $400.0 million and $60.2 million at December 31, 2015 , respectively. The fair value of the senior secured notes due 2020 at December 31, 2015 , as obtained through an independent pricing source, was approximately $296.0 million . 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. As a result of the continued downturns in the Company's markets and overall operating loss, the Company determined in the fourth quarter of 2015 that events and circumstances indicated that the carrying value of fixed assets may not be recoverable. Certain fixed assets were reviewed for recoverability. No impairment was identified. Investments The Company had an equity method investment of $42.6 million in Wheels India Limited as of December 31, 2015 , representing a 34.2% 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, 2015 market price was $69.2 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. The Company uses the cost method to account for investments in entities that are not consolidated or accounted for under the equity method. Under the cost method, investments are reported at cost in Other Assets on the consolidated balance sheets. The fair values of cost method investments are not estimated if there are no identified events or changes in circumstances that may have a significant adverse effect on the fair values of the investments. 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 to assess recoverability from future operations during the fourth quarter of each annual reporting period and whenever events and circumstances indicate that the carrying values may not be recoverable. In the fourth quarter of 2014, the Company recorded a non-cash charge for the impairment of goodwill of $36.6 million on both a pre-tax and after-tax basis. The charge included $11.4 million of earthmoving/construction goodwill related to the acquisition of Titan Australia; $9.6 million of agricultural goodwill related to the acquisition of the Latin America farm tire business; and $15.6 million of goodwill related to the acquisition of Voltyre-Prom. The Voltyre-Prom goodwill included $11.0 million in the agricultural segment, $2.6 million in the earthmoving/construction segment, and $2.0 million in the consumer segment. The Company had no remaining goodwill after the impairment. See Note 9 for additional information. 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 , $14.0 million and $11.2 million for the years of 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Increased R&D is primarily attributable to the investment in LSW as a cornerstone of the Company's strategy. Advertising Advertising expenses are included in SG&A expense and are expensed as incurred. Advertising costs were approximately $3.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2015, and approximately $4.9 million and $2.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. 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 to recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities. This method is based upon differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the respective tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates that are expected to apply in the years the temporary differences are expected to be settled or realized. Valuation allowances are recorded where it is considered more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. In accordance with the provisions of FASB ASC 740 Income Taxes, tax benefits are recognized only for tax positions that are more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by tax authorities. Earnings per share Basic earnings per share (EPS) is computed by dividing consolidated net earnings applicable to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted EPS is computed by dividing adjusted consolidated net earnings applicable to common shareholders 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 convertible 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 $57.8 million and $71.4 million of cash in foreign bank accounts at December 31, 2015 and 2014, 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, 2015 , the Company has one stock-based compensation plan, which is described in Note 27. 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 ; 59,000 ; and 60,000 stock options in 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The Company granted 123,500 ; 10,000 ; and 225,750 restricted stock awards in 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. 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. Changes in Accounting Principle The Company has elected to adopt for the 2015 balance sheet the classification of deferred taxes based on Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2015-17 which requires all deferred taxes be classified as non-current on the balance sheet. Titan decided to adopt this guidance prospectively as of December 31, 2015. As a result, all deferred tax liabilities and assets are classified as non-current in the Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2015. As a result of this change, the Company reclassified $15.7 million of current deferred tax assets to non-current deferred tax assets and $3.1 million of current deferred tax liabilities to non-current deferred tax liabilities. Recently Issued Accounting Standards In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU No. 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)." This update supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in Topic 605, Revenue Recognition. The core principle of this guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. This guidance also requires disclosure about the nature, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. The amendments in this update were deferred by ASU No. 2015-14, "Revenue form Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) Deferral of Effective Date", and are now effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. The Company will adopt the guidance in the year beginning on January 1, 2018, and is currently assessing the impact that adopting this new accounting guidance will have on the Company's consolidated financial statements. In April 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ASU No. 2015-03, "Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs." This update amends existing guidance to require that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. The amendments in this update are effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is currently assessing the impact that adopting this new accounting guidance will have on the Company's consolidated financial statements. In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-11, "Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory." This update provides that an entity should measure inventory within the scope of the update at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Net realizable value is the estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation. The amendments in this update are effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company is currently assessing the impact that adopting this new accounting guidance will have on the Company's consolidated financial statements. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-15, "Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements." This update clarifies the presentation and subsequent measurement of debt issuance cost associated with lines of credit. These costs may be presented as an asset and amortized ratably over the term of the line of credit arrangement, regardless of whether there are outstanding borrowings on the arrangement. The effective date of the guidance will be for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The adoption of this guidance will not have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements. In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-17, "Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes." This update amends the guidance requiring companies to separate deferred income tax liabilities and assets into current and non-current amounts in a classified statement of financial position. The update simplifies the presentation of deferred income taxes, requiring that deferred tax liabilities and assets be classified as non-current in a classified statement of financial position. The guidance is effective for financial statements issued for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those annual periods. The Company has elected to adopt this guidance prospectively as of December 31, 2015. As a result, the Company has classified all deferred tax liabilities and assets as non-current in the Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2015. In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-01, "Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities." This update addresses certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of financial instruments. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is currently assessing the impact that adopting this new accounting guidance will have on the Company's consolidated financial statements. Reclassification During the second quarter of 2015, the Company identified a subsidiary investment which was improperly classified as an intercompany liability. As a result of the correction of this item, the Company reclassified currency translation in other comprehensive income to currency exchange in other income. The year ended December 31, 2015, included $3.1 million in currency exchange related to this correction. Titan concluded that this amount is immaterial to the consolidated financial statements for the twelve months ended December 31, 2015.

MINING ASSET IMPAIRMENT AND INV

MINING ASSET IMPAIRMENT AND INVENTORY WRITEDOWN (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
MINING ASSET IMPAIRMENT AND INVENTORY WRITEDOWN [Abstract]
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. As a result of the continued downturns in the Company's markets and overall operating loss, the Company determined in the fourth quarter of 2015 that events and circumstances indicated that the carrying value of fixed assets may not be recoverable. Certain fixed assets were reviewed for recoverability. No impairment was identified. MINING ASSET IMPAIRMENT AND INVENTORY WRITE-DOWN In 2014, the Company recorded an asset impairment and inventory write-downs of $23.2 million and $16.7 million , respectively. The impairment was recorded on machinery, equipment and molds used to produce giant mining tires. Mining products are included in the Company's earthmoving/construction segment. In the second quarter of 2014, several large mining equipment manufacturers significantly decreased their sales forecast for mining equipment. The Company's sales of mining product were deteriorating at an accelerated pace. Therefore, the Company tested mining related assets for impairment in the second quarter of 2014. The fair value of the mining equipment was determined using a cost and market approach. The inventory write-downs were to adjust the value of mining product inventory to estimated market value.

ACQUISITIONS

ACQUISITIONS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
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 expanded 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 at the time of acquisition, which was not deductible for tax purposes. In the fourth quarter of 2014, the Company recorded a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $15.6 million for Voltyre-Prom which removed all goodwill related to this acquisition. The difference from the amount originally recorded was due to foreign currency translation. See Note 9 for additional information. An initial noncontrolling interest of $14.5 million , representing the 15% not owned by the partnership, was recorded at the acquisition date. In the first half of 2014, the partnership of Titan, OEP, and RDIF purchased an additional 15% to bring the total Voltyre-Prom ownership to 100% for the partnership. See Note 15 and Note 35 for additional information. The purchase price allocation of the Voltyre-Prom acquisition consisted of the following (amounts in thousands): Acquisition Additional Date Purchases Total Cash $ 80 $ — $ 80 Accounts receivable 5,596 — 5,596 Inventories 3,807 — 3,807 Deferred income taxes - current asset 253 — 253 Prepaid & other current assets 1,881 — 1,881 Goodwill 21,002 — 21,002 Property, plant & equipment 79,255 — 79,255 Other assets 17,615 — 17,615 Accounts payable (715 ) — (715 ) Other current liabilities (4,152 ) — (4,152 ) Deferred income taxes - noncurrent liability (15,989 ) — (15,989 ) Noncontrolling interests (14,542 ) 13,395 (1,147 ) Net assets acquired $ 94,091 $ 13,395 $ 107,486

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Receivables [Abstract]
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE	ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Accounts receivable at December 31, 2015 and 2014 , consisted of the following (amounts in thousands): 2015 2014 Accounts receivable $ 181,916 $ 205,084 Allowance for doubtful accounts (4,527 ) (5,706 ) Accounts receivable, net $ 177,389 $ 199,378

INVENTORIES

INVENTORIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
INVENTORIES	INVENTORIES Inventories at December 31, 2015 and 2014 , consisted of the following (amounts in thousands): 2015 2014 Raw material $ 85,490 $ 119,989 Work-in-process 31,866 41,073 Finished goods 158,997 179,998 276,353 341,060 Adjustment to LIFO basis (6,562 ) (9,628 ) $ 269,791 $ 331,432 If the Company were to liquidate the December 31, 2015 balance of LIFO basis inventory, it would pay tax of $2.5 million . If the Company would have liquidated the December 31, 2014 balance of LIFO basis inventory, it would have paid tax of $3.7 million . See Note 2 for additional information on the mining inventory write-downs of $16.7 million recorded in 2014.

PREPAID AND OTHER CURRENT ASSET

PREPAID AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Prepaid and Other Current Assets [Abstract]
PREPAID AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS	PREPAID AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS Prepaid and other current assets at December 31, 2015 and 2014 , consisted of the following (amounts in thousands): 2015 2014 Prepaid supplies $ 26,804 $ 28,477 Prepaid royalty 5,863 5,940 Prepaid income taxes 5,469 19,474 Value added tax 5,099 6,294 Prepaid insurance 3,570 2,580 Duty receivable 3,166 3,717 Assets held for sale 2,522 — Prepaid deposits 842 1,700 Derivative financial instruments 66 1,068 Other 9,232 10,984 $ 62,633 $ 80,234

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT,

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT	PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT Property, plant and equipment at December 31, 2015 and 2014 , consisted of the following (amounts in thousands): 2015 2014 Land and improvements $ 35,605 $ 60,012 Buildings and improvements 230,097 214,472 Machinery and equipment 575,216 585,318 Tools, dies and molds 90,798 103,353 Construction-in-process 36,498 48,170 968,214 1,011,325 Less accumulated depreciation (518,194 ) (483,911 ) $ 450,020 $ 527,414 Depreciation, including depreciation on capital leases, related to property, plant and equipment for the years 2015, 2014 and 2013 totaled $64.5 million , $82.7 million , and $75.7 million , respectively. Included in the total of building and improvements are capital leases of $3.7 million and $4.1 million at December 31, 2015 , and December 31, 2014 , respectively. Included in the total of machinery and equipment are capital leases of $33.0 million and $37.7 million at December 31, 2015 , and December 31, 2014 , respectively. See Note 2 for additional information on the mining asset impairment of $23.2 million recorded in the second quarter of 2014.

OTHER ASSETS

OTHER ASSETS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Other Assets [Abstract]
OTHER ASSETS	OTHER ASSETS Other assets at December 31, 2015 and 2014 , consisted of the following (amounts in thousands): 2015 2014 Investment in Wheels India Limited $ 42,555 $ 43,540 Amortizable intangibles 17,798 23,689 Investments for contractual obligations 9,480 9,840 Prepaid royalty 9,062 14,966 Note receivable 6,000 5,000 Deferred financing costs 5,515 7,082 Other 18,793 12,640 $ 109,203 $ 116,757 The investments for contractual obligations are being treated as trading securities.

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
GOODWILL [Abstract]
Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block]	GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the two years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, were as follows (amounts in thousands): Agricultural Segment Earthmoving/ Construction Segment Consumer Segment Total Balance at January 1, 2014 $ 24,540 $ 14,898 $ 2,637 $ 42,075 Noncash goodwill impairment charge (20,599 ) (13,971 ) (2,001 ) (36,571 ) Foreign currency translation (3,941 ) (927 ) (636 ) (5,504 ) Balance at December 31, 2014 — — — — Foreign currency translation — Balance at December 31, 2015 $ — $ — $ — $ — In the fourth quarter of 2014, the recoverability of all goodwill was evaluated by estimating future discounted cash flows. The Company recorded a non-cash charge for the impairment of goodwill in the amount of $36.6 million on both a pre-tax and after-tax basis. The charge included $11.4 million of earthmoving/construction goodwill related to the acquisition of Titan Australia; $9.6 million of agricultural goodwill related to the acquisition of the Latin America farm tire business; and $15.6 million of goodwill related to the acquisition of Voltyre-Prom. The Voltyre-Prom goodwill included $11.0 million in the agricultural segment, $2.6 million in the earthmoving/construction segment, and $2.0 million in the consumer segment. The key factor leading to the impairment of the Australia goodwill was the continued downturn in the mining industry. During 2014, the price of iron ore declined over 40%. The extended downturn led to changes in assumptions regarding future cash flows which culminated in the goodwill impairment. The key factors leading to the impairment of the Voltyre-Prom goodwill were the changes in the political and economic factors which occurred in Russia during 2014. The changes, including devaluation of the Russian ruble and increases in interest rates, accelerated in the fourth quarter of 2014 which led to changes in assumptions regarding future cash flows which resulted in goodwill impairment. The key factors leading to the impairment of the Latin American goodwill were a softening of the agricultural tire market and the Brazilian economy as a whole. The slowdown, which began in the third quarter, accelerated in the fourth quarter. As a result of the slowdown there was competitive pricing pressure impacting both sales and profits. These changes led to changes in assumptions regarding future cash flows which resulted in goodwill impairment. As a result of the Australian and Voltyre-Prom goodwill impairment and the contributing factors, the Company tested the Australian and Voltyre-Prom intangibles for impairment during the fourth quarter of 2014. The Australian intangibles totaled $12.8 million at December 31, 2014, and consist primarily of customer relationships. The Voltyre-Prom intangibles totaled $8.0 million at December 31, 2014, and consist of trademarks. No impairment was indicated. As a result of the continued downturn in the mining industry through 2015, the Company retested the Australian intangibles for impairment during the fourth quarter of 2015. The Australian intangibles totaled $10.1 million at December 31, 2015, and consist primarily of customer relationships. No impairment was indicated. The components of intangible assets for the two years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, were as follows (amounts in thousands): Weighted- Average Useful Lives (in Years) 2015 2014 Amortizable intangible assets: Customer relationships 11.7 13,413 14,958 Patents, trademarks and other 8.9 13,237 15,907 Total at cost 26,650 30,865 Less accumulated amortization (8,852 ) (7,176 ) 17,798 23,689 Amortization related to intangible assets for the years 2015, 2014 and 2013 totaled $3.0 million , $4.4 million , and $3.0 million , respectively. The decrease in cost from 2014 is primarily related to foreign currency translation of $3.2 million . The estimated aggregate amortization expense at December 31, 2015 , is as follows (amounts in thousands): 2016 $ 2,143 2017 1,970 2018 1,970 2019 1,970 2020 1,970 Thereafter 7,775 $ 17,798

OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES

OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES [Abstract]
OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES	OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES Other current liabilities at December 31, 2015 and 2014 , consisted of the following (amounts in thousands): 2015 2014 Warranty $ 23,121 $ 28,144 Wages and commissions 21,668 27,388 Insurance 14,011 10,272 Accounts receivable credits 9,281 8,181 Accrued interest 8,677 8,933 CEO and management incentive compensation 6,388 6,388 Accrued other taxes 5,881 10,924 Liabilities held for sale 1,529 — Deferred income tax — 3,131 Other 25,165 25,657 $ 115,721 $ 129,018

WARRANTY

WARRANTY	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]
WARRANTY COSTS	WARRANTY COSTS Changes in the warranty liability consisted of the following (amounts in thousands): 2015 2014 Warranty liability, January 1 $ 28,144 $ 33,134 Provision for warranty liabilities 9,688 17,672 Warranty payments made (14,711 ) (22,662 ) Warranty liability, December 31 $ 23,121 $ 28,144 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 LONG-TERM LIABILITIES

OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES [Abstract]
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES	OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES Other long-term liabilities at December 31, 2015 and 2014 , consisted of the following (amounts in thousands): 2015 2014 Accrued pension liabilities $ 36,405 $ 39,453 Income tax liabilities 17,985 17,807 Accrued employment liabilities 14,452 15,140 Italian government grant 13,952 11,928 Other 5,530 4,697 $ 88,324 $ 89,025

REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY AND L

REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY AND LONG-TERM DEBT	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY AND LONG-TERM DEBT	REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY AND LONG-TERM DEBT Long-term debt at December 31, 2015 and 2014 , consisted of the following (amounts in thousands): 2015 2014 6.875% senior secured notes due 2020 $ 400,000 $ 400,000 5.625% convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017 60,161 60,161 Titan Europe credit facilities 38,059 42,291 Other debt 11,531 17,013 Capital leases 1,875 3,271 511,626 522,736 Less amounts due within one year 31,222 26,233 $ 480,404 $ 496,503 Aggregate maturities of long-term debt are as follows (amounts in thousands): 2016 $ 31,222 2017 74,043 2018 5,376 2019 980 2020 400,005 $ 511,626 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, 2015 . 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, 2015 . Titan Europe credit facilities The Titan Europe credit facilities contain borrowings from various institutions totaling $38.1 million at December 31, 2015 . Maturity dates on this debt range from less than one year to three years and interest rates range from 5% to 6.9% . The Titan Europe facilities are primarily secured by the assets of its subsidiaries in Italy, Spain, Germany and Brazil. 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 certain of its domestic subsidiaries. Titan’s availability under this domestic facility may be less than $150 million as a result of eligible accounts receivable and inventory balances at certain of its domestic subsidiaries. At December 31, 2015, the Company had an outstanding letter of credit of $8.7 million under this credit facility. At December 31, 2015, the amount available was $67.7 million as a result of the outstanding letters of credit and the Company’s decrease in sales which impacted both accounts receivable and inventory balances at year end. During 2015 and at December 31, 2015 , there were no borrowings under the credit facility. Other Debt Titan Brazil has working capital loans for the Sao Paulo, Brazil, manufacturing facility totaling $11.5 million at December 31, 2015 . Maturity dates on this debt range from less than one year up to two years and interest rates range from 5.5% to 8% .

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS	DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS The Company uses financial derivatives to mitigate its exposure to volatility in foreign currency exchange rates. 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 recorded as an offset to currency exchange gain/loss. For the year ended December 31, 2015 , the Company recorded currency exchange gain of $4.4 million related to these derivatives.

REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTER

REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST [Abstract]
Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure [Text Block]	REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST The Company has a shareholders’ agreement with One Equity Partners (OEP) and the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) which was used for the acquisition of Voltyre-Prom, a leading producer of agricultural and industrial tires in Volgograd, Russia. The agreement contains a settlement put option which is exercisable beginning in July of 2018 and may require Titan to purchase the shares of OEP and RDIF at a value set by the agreement. The redemption features of the settlement put option are not solely within the Company’s control and the noncontrolling interest is presented as redeemable noncontrolling interest separately from total equity in the Consolidated Balance Sheet at the redemption value of the settlement put option. If the redemption value is greater than carrying value of the noncontrolling interest, the increase is adjusted directly to retained earnings of the affected entity, or additional paid-in capital if there are no available retained earnings applicable to the redeemable noncontrolling interest. The following is a reconciliation of redeemable noncontrolling interest as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 (amounts in thousands): Balance at January 1, 2014 $ 89,155 Purchase of subsidiary shares (12,193 ) Loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest (37,644 ) Currency translation (17,403 ) Redemption value adjustment 49,277 Balance at December 31, 2014 $ 71,192 Loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest (7,014 ) Currency translation (4,672 ) Redemption value adjustment 17,668 Balance at December 31, 2015 $ 77,174 This obligation approximates the cost if all remaining shares were purchased by the Company on December 31, 2015, and is presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet in redeemable noncontrolling interest, which is treated as mezzanine equity.

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
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 Translation Adjustments Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments Unrecognized Losses and Prior Service Cost Total Balance at January 1, 2014 $ (40,864 ) $ — $ (20,930 ) $ (61,794 ) Currency translation adjustments (45,707 ) — — (45,707 ) Defined benefit pension plan entries: Unrecognized prior service cost, net of tax of $(52) — — 85 85 Unrecognized net gain, net of tax of $3,087 — — (5,214 ) (5,214 ) Balance at December 31, 2014 (86,571 ) — (26,059 ) (112,630 ) Currency translation adjustments (74,459 ) — — (74,459 ) Defined benefit pension plan entries: Unrecognized prior service cost, net of tax of $0 — — 137 137 Unrecognized net loss, net of tax of $(439) — — (799 ) (799 ) Balance at December 31, 2015 $ (161,030 ) $ — $ (26,721 ) $ (187,751 )

STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY

STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY	STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY The Company repurchased no Titan common shares in 2015, 2014, or 2013. The Company has no plans at this time to repurchase any Titan common stock. The Company records treasury stock using the cost method. Titan paid cash dividends of $.02 per share of common stock for 2015, 2014, and 2013. Dividends declared totaled $1.1 million , $1.1 million and $1.1 million for 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
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, 2015 December 31, 2014 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Contractual obligation investments $ 9,480 $ 9,480 $ — $ — $ 9,840 $ 9,840 $ — $ — Derivative financial instruments asset 66 — 66 — 1,068 — 1,068 — Preferred stock 250 — — 250 250 — — 250 Derivative financial instruments liability (8 ) — (8 ) — (43 ) — (43 ) — Total $ 9,788 $ 9,480 $ 58 $ 250 $ 11,115 $ 9,840 $ 1,025 $ 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, 2013 $ 250 Total realized and unrealized gains and losses — Balance at December 31, 2014 250 Total realized and unrealized gains and losses — Balance as of December 31, 2015 $ 250 Fair value, nonrecurring, Level 2 and 3 measurements from impairments consisted of the following (amounts in thousands): Fair Value Level 2 Level 3 Impairment Charges December 31, 2014 2014 Property, plant and equipment $ 40,346 $ — $ 23,242 Goodwill — — 36,571 Total $ 40,346 $ — $ 59,813 The fair value measurements and impairment charges shown above for property, plant and equipment pertain to assets used to produce giant mining tires for the mining industry. See Note 2 for additional information. See Note 9 for additional information for the goodwill impairment.

VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES (Not

VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES [Abstract]
Variable Interest Entity Disclosure [Text Block]	VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES The Company holds a variable interest in three joint ventures for which the Company is the primary beneficiary. Two of the joint ventures operate distribution facilities which primarily distribute mining products. One of these facilities is located in Canada and the other is located in Australia. The Company’s variable interest in these joint ventures relates to sales of Titan product to these entities, consigned inventory and working capital loans. The third joint venture is the consortium which owns Voltyre-Prom, a leading producer of agricultural and industrial tires in Volgograd, Russia. Titan is acting as operating partner with responsibility for Voltyre-Prom’s daily operations. The Company has also provided working capital loans to Voltyre-Prom. As the primary beneficiary of these variable interest entities (VIEs), the entities’ assets, liabilities and results of operations are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The other equity holders’ interests are reflected in “Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests” in the consolidated condensed statements of operations and “Noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interests” in the consolidated condensed balance sheets. The Company holds a variable interest in a joint venture for which the Company is not the primary beneficiary. The joint venture manufactures and distributes wheels in China. The VIE is included in Other Assets in the consolidated balance sheets with a balance of $2.7 million at December 31, 2015. The following table summarizes the carrying amount of the entities’ assets and liabilities included in the Company’s consolidated condensed balance sheets at December 31, 2015 , and December 31, 2014 (amounts in thousands): December 31, December 31, 2014 Cash and cash equivalents $ 9,245 $ 8,861 Inventory 7,993 9,645 Other current assets 13,763 18,115 Property, plant and equipment, net 25,181 36,353 Other noncurrent assets 5,179 8,016 Total assets $ 61,361 $ 80,990 Current liabilities 12,850 11,659 Noncurrent liabilities 2,865 7,448 Total liabilities $ 15,715 $ 19,107 All assets in the above table can only be used to settle obligations of the consolidated VIE. Liabilities are nonrecourse obligations. Amounts presented in the table above are adjusted for intercompany eliminations.

ROYALTY EXPENSE

ROYALTY EXPENSE	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Royalty Expense [Abstract]
ROYALTY EXPENSE	ROYALTY EXPENSE The Company has trademark license agreements with Goodyear to manufacture and sell certain farm tires under the Goodyear name. These agreements cover sales in North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Russia and other Commonwealth of Independent States countries. The North American and Latin American farm tire royalties were prepaid for through March 2018 as a part of the 2011 Goodyear Latin American farm tire acquisition. The Company also has a trademark license agreement with Goodyear to manufacture and sell certain non-farm tire products in Latin America. Royalty expenses recorded for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , were $10.5 million , $14.1 million and $14.3 million , respectively.

CONVERTIBLE DEBT CONVERSION CHA

CONVERTIBLE DEBT CONVERSION CHARGE (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
CONVERTIBLE DEBT CONVERSION CHARGE [Text Block]	. CONVERTIBLE DEBT CONVERSION CHARGE 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.

LOSS ON NOTE REPURCHASE

LOSS ON NOTE REPURCHASE	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
LOSS ON NOTE REPURCHASE [Abstract]
GAIN (LOSS) ON NOTE REPURCHASE	LOSS ON SENIOR NOTE REPURCHASE 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 .

EARTHQUAKE INSURANCE RECOVERY A

EARTHQUAKE INSURANCE RECOVERY AND GOVERNMENT GRANT (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
GAIN ON EARTHQUAKE INSURANCE RECOVERY [Abstract]
Business Insurance Recoveries [Text Block]	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 . In August of 2014, the Company received an $11.3 million capital grant from the Italian government for asset damages related to the earthquake. The grant was recorded as a deferred income in noncurrent liabilities which will be amortized over the life of the reconstructed building.

OTHER INCOME

OTHER INCOME	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
OTHER INCOME, NET	OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) Other income (expense) consisted of the following (amounts in thousands): 2015 2014 2013 Interest income $ 2,667 $ 3,038 $ 3,396 Gain (loss) on sale of assets 2,418 3,438 (173 ) Discount amortization on prepaid royalty 1,956 2,712 3,296 Wheels India Limited equity income 1,790 2,108 1,430 Building rental income 936 903 846 Investment gain (loss) related to contractual obligation investments (361 ) 1,116 1,315 Other income 1,657 343 1,825 $ 11,063 $ 13,658 $ 11,935

INCOME TAXES

INCOME TAXES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
INCOME TAXES	INCOME TAXES Income (loss) before income taxes, consisted of the following (amounts in thousands): 2015 2014 2013 Domestic $ (31,810 ) $ (47,730 ) $ 27,023 Foreign (20,196 ) (104,514 ) 27,711 $ (52,006 ) $ (152,244 ) $ 54,734 The income tax provision (benefit) was as follows (amounts in thousands): 2015 2014 2013 Current Federal $ 3,143 $ (2,753 ) $ 11,853 State 55 258 5,398 Foreign 7,114 5,476 11,800 10,312 2,981 29,051 Deferred Federal 28,283 (11,670 ) (8,473 ) State 3,599 (1,205 ) (316 ) Foreign (3,913 ) (11,925 ) 4,785 27,969 (24,800 ) (4,004 ) Income tax provision (benefit) $ 38,281 $ (21,819 ) $ 25,047 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 (loss) as a result of the following: 2015 2014 2013 Statutory U.S. federal tax rate 35.0 % 35.0 % 35.0 % Unrecognized tax positions — 0.7 6.2 Impact of foreign income 13.5 (0.4 ) 4.5 Italian law change — — (14.2 ) Goodwill impairment — (10.6 ) — Valuation allowance (144.0 ) (11.3 ) 19.0 State taxes, net (7.0 ) 0.8 1.9 Domestic production exemption — — (3.2 ) Debt conversion (benefit) expense — 1.5 (1.0 ) Benefit from a US check-the-box election 35.5 — — Debt forgiveness (2.2 ) — — Nondeductible royalty (1.6 ) — — Other, net (2.8 ) (1.4 ) (2.4 ) Effective tax rate (73.6 )% 14.3 % 45.8 % The effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2015 was a negative 73.6% as compared to 14.3% for the year ended December 31, 2014. The Company recorded a pre-tax loss in 2015 including a negative effective tax rate which represents tax expense and a pre-tax loss in 2014 including a positive effective tax rate which represents a tax benefit on the consolidated financial statements. The 2015 effective tax rate was favorably impacted by a foreign exchange loss upon the outbound transfer of Brazil assets for U.S. tax purposes (U.S. check the box election) and unfavorably impacted by the recording of a valuation allowance. The rate was also favorably impacted by foreign earnings in jurisdictions where the statutory rate was less than 35% . The 2014 effective tax rate was impacted unfavorably by the goodwill impairment and foreign valuation allowances. In jurisdictions where the Company operates its businesses, management analyzes the ability to utilize its deferred tax assets arising from losses in its cyclical business. During 2014 and prior, the company determined that it was more likely than not that the deferred tax assets would not be utilized in several jurisdictions, including Italy, Australia, and certain U.S. states. The Company continues to record a valuation allowance on these deferred tax assets as the amounts remain more likely than not that they will not be utilized. This increase in 2014 of $8.1 million is primarily related to additional net operating losses that are incurred in the foreign jurisdictions. For 2015, the Company recorded a full valuation allowance of $ 50.0 million on the net deferred tax asset in the U.S. during the fourth quarter, compared to $0.0 million in 2014. This is primarily related to net operating losses generated from the outbound transfer of Brazil assets for U.S. tax purposes (U.S. check the box election). The Company reviewed the available positive evidence and the objectively verifiable negative evidence along with the three year cumulative loss position during the fourth quarter and determined that a valuation allowance was needed. Also, the Company recorded a valuation allowance of $2.2 million on the Russian net operating loss as it is more likely than not that the deferred tax asset related to this attribute will not be realized within its statutory life of 10 years, compared to $0.0 million in 2014. The remaining jurisdictions, including Italy, Luxembourg, Australia, and certain U.S. states, increased their valuation allowance from $45.2 million to $67.9 million . The change of $22.7 million primarily is related to its continuing net operating losses in 2015. The Company recorded a total increase in the valuation allowance in 2015 of $74.9 million . 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, 2015 and 2014, are as follows (amounts in thousands): 2015 2014 Deferred tax assets: Net operating loss carryforwards $ 103,490 $ 55,590 Pension 8,580 8,590 Inventory 6,163 7,807 Warranty 8,056 9,945 Employee benefits and related costs 16,578 15,967 Allowance for bad debts 639 1,254 Prepaid royalties 4,381 7,960 Other 15,780 14,551 Deferred tax assets 163,667 121,664 Deferred tax liabilities: Fixed assets (43,663 ) (50,009 ) Intangible assets (4,418 ) (6,043 ) Other (3,958 ) (3,027 ) Deferred tax liabilities (52,039 ) (59,079 ) Subtotal 111,628 62,585 Valuation allowance (120,170 ) (45,241 ) Net deferred tax asset (liability) $ (8,542 ) $ 17,344 As of December 31, 2015 and 2014 certain tax loss carryforwards of $103.5 million and $55.6 million are available with $2.3 million expiring from 2016 through 2020 and $101.2 million expiring after 2020. At December 31, 2015, a valuation allowance of $120.2 million had been established. The Company has $ 83 million of Federal net operating loss carryforward which expires starting in 2034. Additionally, the Company has $ 181.9 million of state net operating losses and $ 261.6 million of foreign loss carryforwards. The majority of the valuation allowance is related to deferred tax assets in the U.S., Italy, Australia, Russia, and Luxembourg. Titan has elected to adopt for the 2015 balance sheet the classification of deferred taxes based on Accounting Standards Update 2015-17 which requires all deferred taxes be classified as non-current on the balance sheet. Titan decided to adopt this guidance prospectively as of December 31, 2015. As a result, all deferred tax liabilities and assets are classified as non-current in the Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2015. At December 31, 2015, U.S. income taxes have not been provided on approximately $ 155.5 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. It is not practical to estimate the amount of deferred tax liability on such earnings. The Company or one of its subsidiaries files income tax returns in the U.S., Federal and State, and various foreign jurisdictions. The Company’s major locations are in the U.S., Italy, Australia, Russia, and Brazil. The U.S. Federal tax returns are currently under audit by the Internal Revenue Service for years 2010-2013. Italy has open tax years from 2010-2015 and has just completed an audit for years 2011-2013 without material adjustments. Russia has open tax years from 2012-2015. Australia and Brazil have open tax years from 2011-2015. 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, 2015, 2014, and 2013, the unrecognized tax benefits were $ 18.0 million , $ 18.1 million , and $ 17.8 million respectively. As of December 31, 2015, $ 14.0 million of unrecognized tax benefits would affect income tax expense if the tax benefits were recognized. The majority of the accrual in unrecognized tax benefits relates 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, Australia, Russia, and Brazil as “major” tax jurisdictions. The Company is subject to U.S. Federal tax examinations for years 2010 to 2015. Generally, tax years 2010 and forward remain open under state statutes of limitations and tax years 2010 and forward remain open tax years under foreign statutes of limitations. A reconciliation of the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits at December 31 were as follows (amounts in thousands): 2015 2014 2013 Balance at January 1 15,320 15,363 11,872 Increases to tax positions taken during the current year 7 190 4,256 Increases to tax positions taken during the prior years 591 3,131 433 Decreases to tax positions taken during prior years (534 ) (1,806 ) (250 ) Decreases due to lapse of statutes of limitations (492 ) (802 ) (272 ) Settlements (175 ) (656 ) (721 ) Foreign exchange (19 ) (100 ) 45 Balance at December 31 14,698 15,320 15,363 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 $0.5 million , $0.3 million and $0.1 million at December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013. The reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefits above does not include accrued interest and penalties of $3.3 million , $2.8 million , and $2.5 million , at December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
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, 2015 and 2014 (amounts in thousands): Change in benefit obligation: 2015 2014 Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 126,766 $ 123,182 Service cost 404 618 Interest cost 4,837 5,653 Actuarial (gain) loss (4,859 ) 9,382 Benefits paid (8,550 ) (9,187 ) Foreign currency translation (3,000 ) (2,882 ) Benefit obligation at end of year $ 115,598 $ 126,766 Change in plan assets: Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year $ 84,281 $ 83,952 Actual return on plan assets (1,670 ) 3,912 Employer contributions 3,575 5,685 Benefits paid (7,608 ) (9,032 ) Foreign currency translation (186 ) (236 ) Fair value of plan assets at end of year $ 78,392 $ 84,281 Unfunded status at end of year $ (37,206 ) $ (42,485 ) Amounts recognized in consolidated balance sheet: Noncurrent assets $ 812 $ 537 Current liabilities (1,613 ) (3,569 ) Noncurrent liabilities (36,405 ) (39,453 ) Net amount recognized in the consolidated balance sheet $ (37,206 ) $ (42,485 ) The pension benefit obligation included $98.1 million of pension benefit obligation for the three frozen plans in the U.S. and $17.5 million of pension benefit obligation for plans at foreign subsidiaries. The fair value of plan assets included $76.4 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: 2015 2014 Unrecognized prior service cost $ (481 ) $ (618 ) Unrecognized net loss (41,730 ) (41,370 ) Deferred tax effect of unrecognized items 15,490 15,929 Net amount recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (26,721 ) $ (26,059 ) The weighted-average assumptions used in the actuarial computation that derived the benefit obligations at December 31 were as follows: 2015 2014 Discount rate 4.4 % 4.1 % 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, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 (amounts in thousands): Components of net periodic benefit cost and other amounts recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) Net periodic benefit cost: 2015 2014 2013 Service cost $ 404 $ 618 $ 850 Interest cost 4,837 5,653 5,408 Assumed return on assets (6,051 ) (6,068 ) (5,585 ) Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost 137 137 137 Amortization of net unrecognized loss 2,917 3,033 5,264 Net periodic pension cost $ 2,244 $ 3,373 $ 6,074 The estimated net loss and prior service cost that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year are $3.1 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, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 were as follows: 2015 2014 2013 Discount rate 5.8 % 5.9 % 4.7 % Expected long-term return on plan assets 7.4 % 7.4 % 7.4 % The allocation of the fair value of plan assets was as follows: Percentage of Plan Assets at December 31, Target Allocation Asset Category 2015 2014 2016 U.S. equities (a) 54 % 61 % 40% - 80% Fixed income 27 % 25 % 20% - 50% Cash and cash equivalents 10 % 5 % 0% - 20% International equities (a) 9 % 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 foreign plans which have plan assets holds these plan assets in an insurance or money market fund. The fair value of the plan assets by asset categories at December 31, 2015 was as follows (amounts in thousands): Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2015 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Money market funds $ 5,514 $ 5,514 $ — $ — Domestic common stock 27,996 27,996 — — Foreign common stock 2,727 2,727 — — Corporate bonds 4,996 4,996 — — Foreign bonds 1,590 — 1,590 — U.S. government securities 13 13 — — Insurance fund 1,663 — 1,663 — Common / collective trusts 33,893 — 33,893 — Totals $ 78,392 $ 41,246 $ 37,146 $ — The fair value of the plan assets by asset categories at December 31, 2014 was as follows (amounts in thousands): Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2014 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Money market funds $ 3,325 $ 3,325 $ — $ — Domestic common stock 32,472 32,472 — — Foreign common stock 3,986 3,986 — — Corporate bonds 5,875 5,875 — — Foreign bonds 1,611 — 1,611 — U.S. government securities 14 14 — — Mutual funds — — — — Insurance funds 1,799 — 1,799 — Common / collective trusts 35,199 — 35,199 — Totals $ 84,281 $ 45,672 $ 38,609 $ — 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 $0.7 million (approximately one percent of total plan assets) at December 31, 2015, and $1.8 million (approximately two percent of total plan assets) at December 31, 2014. 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 4.5% 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 2016 minimum pension funding calculations are not finalized, the Company estimates those funding requirements will be approximately $5 million . Projected benefit payments from the plans as of December 31, 2015 , are estimated as follows (amounts in thousands): 2016 $ 8,861 2017 8,406 2018 8,355 2019 8,043 2020 8,168 2021-2025 40,021 401(k)/Defined contribution plans The Company sponsors two 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 65,481 shares, 39,935 shares and 35,207 shares of treasury stock in connection with this 401(k) plan during 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Expenses to the Company related to this common stock matching contribution were $0.6 million , $0.6 million and $0.7 million for 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The other U.S. 401(k) plan is for employees covered by collective bargaining agreements and does not include a Company matching contribution. Expenses related to foreign defined contribution plans were $3.7 million , $4.7 million and $4.1 million for 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

STOCK COMPENSATION

STOCK COMPENSATION	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
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 $2.3 million , $5.4 million and $4.8 million in 2015, 2014 and 2013, 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 a period of three to 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 1.5 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 2015, 59,000 stock options under this plan in 2014, and 60,000 stock options under this plan in 2013. The Company granted 123,500 restricted stock awards under this plan in 2015, 10,000 restricted stock awards under this plan in 2014, and 225,750 restricted stock awards under this plan in 2013. Stock Options The following is a summary of activity in stock options for 2015: Shares Subject to Option Weighted- Average Exercise Price Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life (in Years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands) Outstanding, December 31, 2014 1,178,073 $ 18.09 Granted 60,000 11.03 Exercised (12,500 ) 11.56 Forfeited/Expired (429,791 ) 15.38 Outstanding, December 31, 2015 795,782 19.13 6.13 $ — Exercisable, December 31, 2015 795,782 19.13 6.13 $ — The total intrinsic value of options exercised in 2015 was $0.0 million . Cash received from the exercise of stock options was $0.1 million for 2015. Tax benefit realized for the tax deductions from stock options exercised was $0.0 million for 2015. The weighted-average per share estimated grant date fair value of options issued in 2015 was $5.27 . The Company has no pre-tax unrecognized compensation expense for stock options at December 31, 2015. The total intrinsic value of options exercised in 2014 was $0.0 million . Cash received from the exercise of stock options was $0.1 million for 2014. Tax benefit realized for the tax deductions from stock options exercised was $0.0 million in 2014. The weighted-average per share estimated grant date fair value of options issued in 2014 was $9.97 . 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 in 2013. The weighted-average per share estimated grant date fair value of options issued in 2013 was $14.51 . The Company currently uses treasury shares to satisfy any stock option exercises. At December 31, 2015, the Company had 1.3 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 2015, 2014 and 2013: 2015 2014 2013 Expected life (in years) 6.0 6.0 6.0 Expected volatility 49.4 % 67.8 % 68.4 % Expected dividends 0.1 % 0.1 % 0.1 % Risk-free interest rate 1.78 % 1.80 % 1.01 % Restricted Stock Shares Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Unvested at December 31, 2014 342,500 19.04 Granted 123,500 10.56 Vested (90,250 ) 18.02 Forfeited/Expired (36,875 ) 19.09 Unvested at December 31, 2015 338,875 16.22 Pre-tax unrecognized compensation expense for unvested restricted stock was $3.3 million at December 31, 2015, and will be recognized as an expense over a weighted-average period of 1.9 years.

LITIGATION

LITIGATION	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
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. In early January 2016, Titan, along with the United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Worker International Union, AFL-CIO, CLC of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, filed petitions with the U.S. Department of Commerce (“Dept. of Commerce”) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (“ITC”) alleging that imported off-the-road tires from India and Sri Lanka and wheel and tire assemblies from China were being dumped and/or subsidized and were a cause of material injury to the domestic industry. Both the Dept. of Commerce and the ITC have initiated investigations against India and Sri Lanka; but, the ITC did not recommend pursuing the investigation into wheel and tire assemblies from China. If the Dept. of Commerce determines that imports are a cause of material injury (or threat of material injury) to the domestic industry and the Dept. of Commerce finds that imported goods are dumped and/or subsidized, imports will be subject to offsetting duties to neutralize such internationally recognized unfair trade practices. The investigations will likely run through early 2017, although preliminary relief could be provided during the summer of 2016. Two of Titan’s subsidiaries are currently involved in litigation concerning environmental laws and regulations; On October 26, 2010, the United States of America, on behalf of the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”), filed a complaint against Dico, Inc. (“Dico”) and Titan Tire Corporation (“Titan Tire”) in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa, wherein the EPA sought civil penalties, punitive damages and response costs against Dico and Titan Tire pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (“CERCLA”). On June 11, 2015, Titan Tire and Dico, Inc. appealed the U.S. District Court’s order granting the EPA’s motion for summary judgment that found Dico and Titan Tire liable for civil penalties and response costs for violating CERCLA and Dico liable for civil penalties and punitive damages for violating an EPA Administrative Order. On December 10, 2015, the United States Court of Appeals reversed the District Court’s summary judgment order with respect to “arranger” liability for Titan Tire and Dico under CERCLA and the imposition of punitive damages against Dico for violating the EPA Administrative Order, but affirmed the summary judgment order imposing civil penalties in the amount of $1.62 million against Dico for violating the EPA Administrative Order violation. The case has been remanded to the District Court for trial on the issues of “arranger” liability under CERCLA as to Titan Tire and Dico and whether punitive damages should be imposed upon Dico for alleged violations of the EPA Administrative Order.

LEASE COMMITMENTS

LEASE COMMITMENTS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
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 $7.3 million , $10.2 million and $7.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. At December 31, 2015 , future minimum rental commitments under noncancellable operating leases with initial or remaining terms in excess of one year are as follows (amounts in thousands): 2016 $ 5,681 2017 2,823 2018 2,323 2019 1,334 2020 676 Thereafter 365 Total future minimum lease payments $ 13,202 At December 31, 2015 , the Company had assets held as capital leases with a net book value of $8.5 million included in property, plant and equipment. Total future capital lease obligations relating to these leases are as follows (amounts in thousands): 2016 $ 1,200 2017 495 2018 109 2019 66 2020 5 Total future capital lease obligation payments 1,875 Less amount representing interest (29 ) Present value of future capital lease obligation payments $ 1,846

CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK

CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
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 10% of the Company’s consolidated revenues for the year ended December 31, 2015 , 12% of the Company’s consolidated revenues for the year ended December 31, 2014 , and 13% of the Company’s consolidated revenues for the year ended December 31, 2013 .

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
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; Green Carbon, INC; and OTR Wheel Engineering. During 2015, 2014 and 2013, sales of Titan product to these companies were approximately $1.7 million , $2.6 million and $3.0 million , respectively. Titan had trade receivables due from these companies of approximately $0.2 million at December 31, 2015 , and approximately $0.2 million at December 31, 2014 . On other sales referred to Titan from these manufacturing representative companies, commissions were approximately $2.0 million , $2.4 million and $2.5 million during 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Titan had purchases from these companies of approximately $4.7 million and $9.9 million during 2015 and 2014, respectively. In July 2013, the Company entered into a Shareholders’ Agreement between One Equity Partners (OEP) and the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) to acquire Voltyre-Prom, a leading producer of agricultural and industrial tires located in Volgograd, Russia. Mr. Richard M. Cashin Jr., a director of the Company, is President of OEP which owns 26.1% of the joint venture. The Shareholder’s agreement contains a settlement put option which may require the Company to purchase shares from OEP and RDIF at a value set by the agreement. See Note 15 for additional information. The Company has a 34.2% 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 $0.0 million at December 31, 2015 , and approximately $0.1 million at December 31, 2014 .

SEGMENT INFORMATION

SEGMENT INFORMATION	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
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 operating results of segments as reviewed by the chief operating decision maker of the Company as of and for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 (amounts in thousands): 2015 2014 2013 Revenues from external customers Agricultural $ 723,715 $ 1,016,882 $ 1,182,187 Earthmoving/construction 505,927 610,596 749,115 Consumer 165,129 268,049 232,293 $ 1,394,771 $ 1,895,527 $ 2,163,595 Gross profit Agricultural $ 97,341 $ 134,688 $ 198,910 Earthmoving/construction 33,526 (7,609 ) 83,358 Consumer 11,084 16,250 15,542 Unallocated corporate (4,142 ) (2,686 ) (2,620 ) $ 137,809 $ 140,643 $ 295,190 Income (loss) from operations Agricultural $ 61,786 $ 63,838 $ 151,841 Earthmoving/construction (13,707 ) (80,600 ) 22,008 Consumer (5,458 ) (8,766 ) 1,630 Unallocated corporate (66,900 ) (72,097 ) (73,084 ) Consolidated income (loss) from operations (24,279 ) (97,625 ) 102,395 Interest expense (34,032 ) (36,564 ) (47,120 ) Convertible debt conversion charge — — (7,273 ) Loss on senior note repurchase — — (22,734 ) Gain on earthquake insurance recovery — — 22,451 Foreign Exchange Loss (4,758 ) (31,713 ) (4,920 ) Other income (expense), net 11,063 13,658 11,935 Income (loss) before income taxes $ (52,006 ) $ (152,244 ) $ 54,734 Capital expenditures Agricultural $ 12,733 $ 17,448 $ 28,763 Earthmoving/construction 19,468 29,190 35,702 Consumer 3,442 7,608 7,393 Unallocated corporate 12,786 4,193 8,273 $ 48,429 $ 58,439 $ 80,131 Depreciation & amortization Agricultural $ 28,489 $ 37,996 $ 29,781 Earthmoving/construction 29,069 36,608 40,272 Consumer 7,037 9,743 6,246 Unallocated corporate 5,023 4,357 4,323 $ 69,618 $ 88,704 $ 80,622 Total assets Agricultural $ 432,983 $ 508,741 $ 725,032 Earthmoving/construction 540,434 591,553 749,564 Consumer 122,123 175,475 172,320 Unallocated corporate (a) 179,651 219,955 174,315 $ 1,275,191 $ 1,495,724 $ 1,821,231 (a) Unallocated assets include cash of approximately $143 million , $133 million , and $82 million at year-end 2015, 2014 and 2013, 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, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 was as follows (amounts in thousands): 2015 United States Brazil Other Countries Consolidated Totals Revenues from external customers $ 702,856 $ 205,070 $ 486,845 $ 1,394,771 Long-lived assets 190,171 58,820 201,029 450,020 2014 Revenues from external customers $ 904,097 $ 352,342 $ 639,088 $ 1,895,527 Long-lived assets 223,797 80,414 223,203 527,414 2013 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

EARNINGS PER SHARE

EARNINGS PER SHARE	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
EARNINGS PER SHARE	EARNINGS PER SHARE Earnings per share for 2015 , 2014 and 2013 are (amounts in thousands, except per share data): 2015 2014 2013 Net income (loss) attributable to Titan $ (75,633 ) $ (80,461 ) $ 35,205 Redemption value adjustment (17,668 ) (49,277 ) — Net income (loss) applicable to common shareholders (93,301 ) (129,738 ) 35,205 Effect of convertible notes — — 2,600 Net income (loss) applicable to common shareholders and assumed conversions $ (93,301 ) $ (129,738 ) $ 37,805 Determination of Shares: Weighted average shares outstanding (basic) 53,696 53,497 53,039 Effect of stock options/trusts — — 258 Effect of convertible notes — — 6,225 Weighted average shares outstanding (diluted) 53,696 53,497 59,522 Earnings per share: Basic $ (1.74 ) $ (2.43 ) $ 0.66 Diluted $ (1.74 ) $ (2.43 ) $ 0.64 The effect of stock options/trusts and convertible notes has been excluded for 2014 and 2015, as the effect would have been antidilutive. The weighted average share amount excluded for stock options/trusts was 0.2 million and 0.2 million for 2015 and 2014, respectively. The effect of convertible notes has been excluded for 2014, as the effect would have been antidilutive. The weighted average share amount excluded for convertible notes was 5.6 million and 5.6 million for 2015 and 2014, respectively.

SUPPLEMENTARY DATA - QUARTERLY

SUPPLEMENTARY DATA - QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
SUPPLEMENTARY DATA – QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) [Abstract]
SUPPLEMENTARY DATA – QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)	SUPPLEMENTARY DATA – QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) (All amounts in thousands, except per share data) Quarter ended March 31 June 30 September 30 December 31 Year ended December 31 2015 Net sales $ 402,059 $ 376,067 $ 308,836 $ 307,809 $ 1,394,771 Gross profit 42,794 51,053 26,153 17,809 137,809 Titan net income (loss) 232 6,771 (31,476 ) (51,160 ) (75,633 ) Per share amounts: Basic (.05 ) .17 (.79 ) (1.07 ) (1.74 ) (c) Diluted (.05 ) .17 (.79 ) (1.07 ) (1.74 ) (c) 2014 Net sales $ 538,940 $ 523,731 $ 449,579 $ 383,277 $ 1,895,527 Gross profit 51,977 20,773 (a) 43,639 24,254 140,643 Titan net income (loss) 2,163 (20,511 ) (a) (9,067 ) (53,046 ) (b) (80,461 ) Per share amounts: Basic .02 (.40 ) (a) (.47 ) (1.58 ) (b) (2.43 ) (c) Diluted .02 (.40 ) (a) (.47 ) (1.58 ) (b) (2.43 ) (c) (a) Mining asset impairment and inventory write-down of 34.8 million was included in the quarter ended June 30, 2014. (b) Non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $36.6 million was included in the quarter ended December 31, 2014. (c) As a result of changes in outstanding share balances and dilution factors, year-end per share amounts may not agree to the sum of the quarters.

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Notes)

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	SUBSEQUENT EVENTS In February 2016, the Company purchased additional shares in Titan Tire Russia BV, the joint venture with OEP and RDIF which owns the Voltyre-Prom entity in Volgograd, Russia. The purchase of additional shares increased Titan's interest to 43% from 30% . Titan will continue to act as operating partner with responsibility for Voltyre-Prom's daily operations on behalf of the consortium.

SUBSIDIARY GUARANTOR FINANCIAL

SUBSIDIARY GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
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 due 2017 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, 2015 Titan Intl., Inc. (Parent) Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Net sales $ — $ 640,785 $ 753,986 $ — $ 1,394,771 Cost of sales 2,826 558,363 695,773 — 1,256,962 Gross profit (loss) (2,826 ) 82,422 58,213 — 137,809 Selling, general and administrative expenses 7,513 69,686 63,194 — 140,393 Research and development expenses — 3,505 7,657 — 11,162 Royalty expense — 6,711 3,822 — 10,533 Income (loss) from operations (10,339 ) 2,520 (16,460 ) — (24,279 ) Interest expense (32,291 ) — (1,741 ) — (34,032 ) Intercompany interest income (expense) 825 2,361 (3,186 ) — — Other income (expense) 6,623 2,110 (2,428 ) — 6,305 Income (loss) before income taxes (35,182 ) 6,991 (23,815 ) — (52,006 ) Provision for income taxes 34,341 2,007 1,933 — 38,281 Equity in earnings of subsidiaries (20,764 ) — (5,755 ) 26,519 — Net income (loss) (90,287 ) 4,984 (31,503 ) 26,519 (90,287 ) Net loss noncontrolling interests — — (14,654 ) — (14,654 ) Net income (loss) attributable to Titan $ (90,287 ) $ 4,984 $ (16,849 ) $ 26,519 $ (75,633 ) (Amounts in thousands) Consolidating Condensed Statements of Operations Year Ended December 31, 2014 Titan Intl., Inc. (Parent) Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Net sales $ — $ 879,982 $ 1,015,545 $ — $ 1,895,527 Cost of sales 927 800,310 953,647 — 1,754,884 Gross profit (loss) (927 ) 79,672 61,898 — 140,643 Selling, general and administrative expenses 12,887 71,548 89,179 — 173,614 Research and development expenses 72 5,309 8,624 — 14,005 Royalty expense — 7,620 6,458 — 14,078 Noncash goodwill impairment charge — — 36,571 — 36,571 Loss from operations (13,886 ) (4,805 ) (78,934 ) — (97,625 ) Interest expense (32,783 ) — (3,781 ) — (36,564 ) Intercompany interest income (expense) 6,416 2,346 (8,762 ) — — Other income (expense) 4,258 14 (22,327 ) — (18,055 ) Loss before income taxes (35,995 ) (2,445 ) (113,804 ) — (152,244 ) Benefit for income taxes (12,765 ) (374 ) (8,680 ) — (21,819 ) Equity in earnings of subsidiaries (107,195 ) — (26,213 ) 133,408 — Net income (loss) (130,425 ) (2,071 ) (131,337 ) 133,408 (130,425 ) Net loss noncontrolling interests — — (49,964 ) — (49,964 ) Net income (loss) attributable to Titan $ (130,425 ) $ (2,071 ) $ (81,373 ) $ 133,408 $ (80,461 ) (Amounts in thousands) Consolidating Condensed Statements of Operations Year Ended December 31, 2013 Titan Intl., Inc. (Parent) Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated 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 Comprehensive Income (Loss) For the Year Ended December 31, 2015 Titan Intl., Inc. (Parent) Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Net income (loss) $ (90,287 ) $ 4,984 $ (31,503 ) $ 26,519 $ (90,287 ) Currency translation adjustment, net (79,196 ) — (79,196 ) 79,196 (79,196 ) Pension liability adjustments, net of tax (662 ) (1,557 ) 895 662 (662 ) Comprehensive income (loss) (170,145 ) 3,427 (109,804 ) 106,377 (170,145 ) Net comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (19,391 ) — (19,391 ) Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Titan $ (170,145 ) $ 3,427 $ (90,413 ) $ 106,377 $ (150,754 ) (Amounts in thousands) Consolidating Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) For the Year Ended December 31, 2014 Titan Intl., Inc. (Parent) Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Net income (loss) $ (130,425 ) $ (2,071 ) $ (131,337 ) $ 133,408 $ (130,425 ) Currency translation adjustment, net (63,424 ) — (63,424 ) 63,424 (63,424 ) Pension liability adjustments, net of tax (5,129 ) (4,557 ) (572 ) 5,129 (5,129 ) Comprehensive income (loss) (198,978 ) (6,628 ) (195,333 ) 201,961 (198,978 ) Net comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (68,856 ) — (68,856 ) Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Titan $ (198,978 ) $ (6,628 ) $ (126,477 ) $ 201,961 $ (130,122 ) (Amounts in thousands) Consolidating Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) For the Year Ended December 31, 2013 Titan Intl., Inc. (Parent) Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated 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 Balance Sheets December 31, 2015 Titan Intl., Inc. (Parent) Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 142,401 $ 4 $ 57,783 $ — $ 200,188 Accounts receivable — 59,933 117,456 — 177,389 Inventories — 81,993 187,798 — 269,791 Prepaid and other current assets 11,101 21,133 30,399 — 62,633 Total current assets 153,502 163,063 393,436 — 710,001 Property, plant and equipment, net 8,015 138,351 303,654 — 450,020 Investment in subsidiaries 724,676 — 98,660 (823,336 ) — Other assets 34,141 1,181 79,848 — 115,170 Total assets $ 920,334 $ 302,595 $ 875,598 $ (823,336 ) $ 1,275,191 Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity Short-term debt $ — $ — $ 31,222 $ — $ 31,222 Accounts payable 2,215 12,386 108,553 123,154 Other current liabilities 30,466 41,818 43,437 — 115,721 Total current liabilities 32,681 54,204 183,212 — 270,097 Long-term debt 460,161 — 20,243 — 480,404 Other long-term liabilities 29,881 20,628 52,324 — 102,833 Intercompany accounts 52,552 (271,930 ) 219,378 — — Redeemable noncontrolling interest — — 77,174 — 77,174 Titan stockholders' equity 345,059 499,693 323,643 (823,336 ) 345,059 Noncontrolling interests — — (376 ) — (376 ) Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 920,334 $ 302,595 $ 875,598 $ (823,336 ) $ 1,275,191 (Amounts in thousands) Consolidating Condensed Balance Sheets December 31, 2014 Titan Intl., Inc. (Parent) Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 129,985 $ 4 $ 71,462 $ — $ 201,451 Accounts receivable (55 ) 63,645 135,788 — 199,378 Inventories — 103,230 228,202 — 331,432 Prepaid and other current assets 26,803 21,105 55,761 — 103,669 Total current assets 156,733 187,984 491,213 — 835,930 Property, plant and equipment, net 7,590 160,318 359,506 — 527,414 Investment in subsidiaries 745,084 — 109,768 (854,852 ) — Other assets 51,381 827 80,172 — 132,380 Total assets $ 960,788 $ 349,129 $ 1,040,659 $ (854,852 ) $ 1,495,724 Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity Short-term debt $ — $ — $ 26,233 $ — $ 26,233 Accounts payable 1,795 10,876 133,634 — 146,305 Other current liabilities 28,519 45,291 55,208 — 129,018 Total current liabilities 30,314 56,167 215,075 — 301,556 Long-term debt 460,161 — 36,342 — 496,503 Other long-term liabilities 15,244 20,867 71,496 — 107,607 Intercompany accounts (56,426 ) (228,307 ) 284,733 — — Redeemable noncontrolling interest — — 71,192 — 71,192 Titan stockholders’ equity 511,495 500,402 354,450 (854,852 ) 511,495 Noncontrolling interests — — 7,371 — 7,371 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 960,788 $ 349,129 $ 1,040,659 $ (854,852 ) $ 1,495,724 (Amounts in thousands) Consolidating Condensed Statements of Cash Flows Year Ended December 31, 2015 Titan Intl., Inc. (Parent) Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Consolidated Net cash provided by operating activities $ 15,933 $ 6,441 $ 41,556 $ 63,930 Cash flows from investing activities: Capital expenditures (2,585 ) (6,254 ) (39,590 ) (48,429 ) Other, net — (187 ) (1,321 ) (1,508 ) Net cash used for investing activities (2,585 ) (6,441 ) (40,911 ) (49,937 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from borrowings — — 5,727 5,727 Payment on debt — — (5,521 ) (5,521 ) Proceeds from exercise of stock options 145 — — 145 Dividends paid (1,077 ) — — (1,077 ) Net cash used for financing activities (932 ) — 206 (726 ) Effect of exchange rate change on cash — — (14,530 ) (14,530 ) Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 12,416 — (13,679 ) (1,263 ) Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 129,985 4 71,462 201,451 Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 142,401 $ 4 $ 57,783 $ 200,188 (Amounts in thousands) Consolidating Condensed Statements of Cash Flows Year Ended December 31, 2014 Titan Intl., Inc. (Parent) Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Consolidated Net cash provided by operating activities $ 51,113 $ 8,584 $ 58,123 $ 117,820 Cash flows from investing activities: Capital expenditures (914 ) (8,584 ) (48,941 ) (58,439 ) Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (49 ) — (13,346 ) (13,395 ) Increase in restricted cash deposits — — 14,268 14,268 Other, net — — 1,296 1,296 Net cash used for investing activities (963 ) (8,584 ) (46,723 ) (56,270 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from borrowings — — 15,708 15,708 Payment on debt — — (60,345 ) (60,345 ) Proceeds from exercise of stock options 141 — — 141 Excess tax benefit from stock options (672 ) — — (672 ) Payment of financing fees (33 ) — — (33 ) Dividends paid (1,073 ) — — (1,073 ) Net cash used for financing activities (1,637 ) — (44,637 ) (46,274 ) Effect of exchange rate change on cash — — (3,185 ) (3,185 ) Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 48,513 — (36,422 ) 12,091 Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 81,472 4 107,884 189,360 Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 129,985 $ 4 $ 71,462 $ 201,451 (Amounts in thousands) Consolidating Condensed Statements of Cash Flows Year Ended December 31, 2013 Titan Intl., Inc. (Parent) Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Consolidated Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities $ (175,810 ) $ 29,087 $ 263,597 $ 116,874 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 — — 2,119 2,119 Net cash used for investing activities (6,290 ) (29,087 ) (157,927 ) (193,304 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from borrowings 745,313 — 43,391 788,704 Repurchase of senior notes (558,360 ) — — (558,360 ) Payment on debt — — (200,721 ) (200,721 ) Convertible note conversion (14,090 ) — — (14,090 ) Capital contribution from noncontrolling interest — — 79,592 79,592 Proceeds from exercse of stock options 1,001 — — 1,001 Excess tax benefit from stock options (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

SCHEDULE II - VALUATION RESERVE

SCHEDULE II - VALUATION RESERVES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
SCHEDULE II – VALUATION RESERVES	Description Balance at beginning of year Additions to costs and expenses Deductions Balance at end of year Year ended December 31, 2015 Reserve deducted in the balance sheet from the assets to which it applies Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 5,706 $ 1,414 $ (2,593 ) $ 4,527 Year ended December 31, 2014 Reserve deducted in the balance sheet from the assets to which it applies Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 5,287 $ 536 $ (117 ) $ 5,706 Year ended December 31, 2013 Reserve deducted in the balance sheet from the assets to which it applies Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 5,130 $ 2,984 $ (2,827 ) $ 5,287

DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND S46

DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract]
Principles of consolidation	Principles of consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of all majority-owned subsidiaries and variable interest entities in which Titan is the primary beneficiary. Investments in companies in which Titan does not own a majority interest and Titan has the ability to exercise significant influence over operating and financial policies are accounted for using the equity method. Investments in other companies are carried at cost. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. The Company consolidates the Voltyre-Prom subsidiary for which it acts as operating partner.
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. The majority of the Company's inventories were valued under the first in, first out (FIFO) method or average cost method. Approximately 8% of the Company's December 31, 2015, inventories were valued under the last in, first out (LIFO) method. The majority of the steel inventory in North America is accounted for under the LIFO 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 due 2020 (senior secured notes due 2020) and 5.625% convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017 (convertible 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 7 - 20 Tools, dies and molds 2 - 9 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 senior secured notes due 2020 and convertible notes due 2017 are carried at cost of $400.0 million and $60.2 million at December 31, 2015 , respectively. The fair value of the senior secured notes due 2020 at December 31, 2015 , as obtained through an independent pricing source, was approximately $296.0 million .
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. As a result of the continued downturns in the Company's markets and overall operating loss, the Company determined in the fourth quarter of 2015 that events and circumstances indicated that the carrying value of fixed assets may not be recoverable. Certain fixed assets were reviewed for recoverability. No impairment was identified. MINING ASSET IMPAIRMENT AND INVENTORY WRITE-DOWN In 2014, the Company recorded an asset impairment and inventory write-downs of $23.2 million and $16.7 million , respectively. The impairment was recorded on machinery, equipment and molds used to produce giant mining tires. Mining products are included in the Company's earthmoving/construction segment. In the second quarter of 2014, several large mining equipment manufacturers significantly decreased their sales forecast for mining equipment. The Company's sales of mining product were deteriorating at an accelerated pace. Therefore, the Company tested mining related assets for impairment in the second quarter of 2014. The fair value of the mining equipment was determined using a cost and market approach. The inventory write-downs were to adjust the value of mining product inventory to estimated market value.
Equity Method Investments, Policy [Policy Text Block]	nvestments The Company had an equity method investment of $42.6 million in Wheels India Limited as of December 31, 2015 , representing a 34.2% 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, 2015 market price was $69.2 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 to assess recoverability from future operations during the fourth quarter of each annual reporting period and whenever events and circumstances indicate that the carrying values may not be recoverable. In the fourth quarter of 2014, the Company recorded a non-cash charge for the impairment of goodwill of $36.6 million on both a pre-tax and after-tax basis. The charge included $11.4 million of earthmoving/construction goodwill related to the acquisition of Titan Australia; $9.6 million of agricultural goodwill related to the acquisition of the Latin America farm tire business; and $15.6 million of goodwill related to the acquisition of Voltyre-Prom. The Voltyre-Prom goodwill included $11.0 million in the agricultural segment, $2.6 million in the earthmoving/construction segment, and $2.0 million in the consumer segment. The Company had no remaining goodwill after the impairment. See Note 9 for additional information.
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 , $14.0 million and $11.2 million for the years of 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Increased R&D is primarily attributable to the investment in LSW as a cornerstone of the Company's strategy.
Advertising	Advertising Advertising expenses are included in SG&A expense and are expensed as incurred. Advertising costs were approximately $3.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2015, and approximately $4.9 million and $2.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
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 to recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities. This method is based upon differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the respective tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates that are expected to apply in the years the temporary differences are expected to be settled or realized. Valuation allowances are recorded where it is considered more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. In accordance with the provisions of FASB ASC 740 Income Taxes, tax benefits are recognized only for tax positions that are more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by tax authorities.
Earnings per share	Earnings per share Basic earnings per share (EPS) is computed by dividing consolidated net earnings applicable to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted EPS is computed by dividing adjusted consolidated net earnings applicable to common shareholders 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 convertible 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 $57.8 million and $71.4 million of cash in foreign bank accounts at December 31, 2015 and 2014, 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, 2015 , the Company has one stock-based compensation plan, which is described in Note 27. 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 ; 59,000 ; and 60,000 stock options in 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The Company granted 123,500 ; 10,000 ; and 225,750 restricted stock awards in 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
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
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block]	Changes in Accounting Principle The Company has elected to adopt for the 2015 balance sheet the classification of deferred taxes based on Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2015-17 which requires all deferred taxes be classified as non-current on the balance sheet. Titan decided to adopt this guidance prospectively as of December 31, 2015. As a result, all deferred tax liabilities and assets are classified as non-current in the Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2015. As a result of this change, the Company reclassified $15.7 million of current deferred tax assets to non-current deferred tax assets and $3.1 million of current deferred tax liabilities to non-current deferred tax liabilities.
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Recently Issued Accounting Standards In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU No. 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)." This update supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in Topic 605, Revenue Recognition. The core principle of this guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. This guidance also requires disclosure about the nature, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. The amendments in this update were deferred by ASU No. 2015-14, "Revenue form Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) Deferral of Effective Date", and are now effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. The Company will adopt the guidance in the year beginning on January 1, 2018, and is currently assessing the impact that adopting this new accounting guidance will have on the Company's consolidated financial statements. In April 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ASU No. 2015-03, "Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs." This update amends existing guidance to require that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. The amendments in this update are effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is currently assessing the impact that adopting this new accounting guidance will have on the Company's consolidated financial statements. In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-11, "Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory." This update provides that an entity should measure inventory within the scope of the update at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Net realizable value is the estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation. The amendments in this update are effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company is currently assessing the impact that adopting this new accounting guidance will have on the Company's consolidated financial statements. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-15, "Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements." This update clarifies the presentation and subsequent measurement of debt issuance cost associated with lines of credit. These costs may be presented as an asset and amortized ratably over the term of the line of credit arrangement, regardless of whether there are outstanding borrowings on the arrangement. The effective date of the guidance will be for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The adoption of this guidance will not have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements. In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-17, "Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes." This update amends the guidance requiring companies to separate deferred income tax liabilities and assets into current and non-current amounts in a classified statement of financial position. The update simplifies the presentation of deferred income taxes, requiring that deferred tax liabilities and assets be classified as non-current in a classified statement of financial position. The guidance is effective for financial statements issued for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those annual periods. The Company has elected to adopt this guidance prospectively as of December 31, 2015. As a result, the Company has classified all deferred tax liabilities and assets as non-current in the Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2015. In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-01, "Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities." This update addresses certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of financial instruments. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is currently assessing the impact that adopting this new accounting guidance will have on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
Reclassification	Reclassification During the second quarter of 2015, the Company identified a subsidiary investment which was improperly classified as an intercompany liability. As a result of the correction of this item, the Company reclassified currency translation in other comprehensive income to currency exchange in other income. The year ended December 31, 2015, included $3.1 million in currency exchange related to this correction. Titan concluded that this amount is immaterial to the consolidated financial statements for the twelve months ended December 31, 2015.

DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND S47

DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
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 7 - 20 Tools, dies and molds 2 - 9 Property, plant and equipment at December 31, 2015 and 2014 , consisted of the following (amounts in thousands): 2015 2014 Land and improvements $ 35,605 $ 60,012 Buildings and improvements 230,097 214,472 Machinery and equipment 575,216 585,318 Tools, dies and molds 90,798 103,353 Construction-in-process 36,498 48,170 968,214 1,011,325 Less accumulated depreciation (518,194 ) (483,911 ) $ 450,020 $ 527,414

ACQUISITIONS (Tables)

ACQUISITIONS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
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 (amounts in thousands): Acquisition Additional Date Purchases Total Cash $ 80 $ — $ 80 Accounts receivable 5,596 — 5,596 Inventories 3,807 — 3,807 Deferred income taxes - current asset 253 — 253 Prepaid & other current assets 1,881 — 1,881 Goodwill 21,002 — 21,002 Property, plant & equipment 79,255 — 79,255 Other assets 17,615 — 17,615 Accounts payable (715 ) — (715 ) Other current liabilities (4,152 ) — (4,152 ) Deferred income taxes - noncurrent liability (15,989 ) — (15,989 ) Noncontrolling interests (14,542 ) 13,395 (1,147 ) Net assets acquired $ 94,091 $ 13,395 $ 107,486

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE (Tables)

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Receivables [Abstract]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]	Accounts receivable at December 31, 2015 and 2014 , consisted of the following (amounts in thousands): 2015 2014 Accounts receivable $ 181,916 $ 205,084 Allowance for doubtful accounts (4,527 ) (5,706 ) Accounts receivable, net $ 177,389 $ 199,378

INVENTORIES (Tables)

INVENTORIES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]	Inventories at December 31, 2015 and 2014 , consisted of the following (amounts in thousands): 2015 2014 Raw material $ 85,490 $ 119,989 Work-in-process 31,866 41,073 Finished goods 158,997 179,998 276,353 341,060 Adjustment to LIFO basis (6,562 ) (9,628 ) $ 269,791 $ 331,432

PREPAID AND OTHER CURRENT ASS51

PREPAID AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Prepaid and Other Current Assets [Abstract]
Schedule of Other Assets [Table Text Block]	Prepaid and other current assets at December 31, 2015 and 2014 , consisted of the following (amounts in thousands): 2015 2014 Prepaid supplies $ 26,804 $ 28,477 Prepaid royalty 5,863 5,940 Prepaid income taxes 5,469 19,474 Value added tax 5,099 6,294 Prepaid insurance 3,570 2,580 Duty receivable 3,166 3,717 Assets held for sale 2,522 — Prepaid deposits 842 1,700 Derivative financial instruments 66 1,068 Other 9,232 10,984 $ 62,633 $ 80,234

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT52

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
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 7 - 20 Tools, dies and molds 2 - 9 Property, plant and equipment at December 31, 2015 and 2014 , consisted of the following (amounts in thousands): 2015 2014 Land and improvements $ 35,605 $ 60,012 Buildings and improvements 230,097 214,472 Machinery and equipment 575,216 585,318 Tools, dies and molds 90,798 103,353 Construction-in-process 36,498 48,170 968,214 1,011,325 Less accumulated depreciation (518,194 ) (483,911 ) $ 450,020 $ 527,414

OTHER ASSETS (Tables)

OTHER ASSETS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Other Assets [Abstract]
Schedule of Other Assets, Noncurrent [Table Text Block]	Other assets at December 31, 2015 and 2014 , consisted of the following (amounts in thousands): 2015 2014 Investment in Wheels India Limited $ 42,555 $ 43,540 Amortizable intangibles 17,798 23,689 Investments for contractual obligations 9,480 9,840 Prepaid royalty 9,062 14,966 Note receivable 6,000 5,000 Deferred financing costs 5,515 7,082 Other 18,793 12,640 $ 109,203 $ 116,757

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
GOODWILL [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the two years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, were as follows (amounts in thousands): Agricultural Segment Earthmoving/ Construction Segment Consumer Segment Total Balance at January 1, 2014 $ 24,540 $ 14,898 $ 2,637 $ 42,075 Noncash goodwill impairment charge (20,599 ) (13,971 ) (2,001 ) (36,571 ) Foreign currency translation (3,941 ) (927 ) (636 ) (5,504 ) Balance at December 31, 2014 — — — — Foreign currency translation — Balance at December 31, 2015 $ — $ — $ — $ —
Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill [Table Text Block]	The components of intangible assets for the two years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, were as follows (amounts in thousands): Weighted- Average Useful Lives (in Years) 2015 2014 Amortizable intangible assets: Customer relationships 11.7 13,413 14,958 Patents, trademarks and other 8.9 13,237 15,907 Total at cost 26,650 30,865 Less accumulated amortization (8,852 ) (7,176 ) 17,798 23,689
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]	The estimated aggregate amortization expense at December 31, 2015 , is as follows (amounts in thousands): 2016 $ 2,143 2017 1,970 2018 1,970 2019 1,970 2020 1,970 Thereafter 7,775 $ 17,798

OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES (Tabl

OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES [Abstract]
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]	Other current liabilities at December 31, 2015 and 2014 , consisted of the following (amounts in thousands): 2015 2014 Warranty $ 23,121 $ 28,144 Wages and commissions 21,668 27,388 Insurance 14,011 10,272 Accounts receivable credits 9,281 8,181 Accrued interest 8,677 8,933 CEO and management incentive compensation 6,388 6,388 Accrued other taxes 5,881 10,924 Liabilities held for sale 1,529 — Deferred income tax — 3,131 Other 25,165 25,657 $ 115,721 $ 129,018

WARRANTY (Tables)

WARRANTY (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
WARRANTY COSTS [Abstract]
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]	Changes in the warranty liability consisted of the following (amounts in thousands): 2015 2014 Warranty liability, January 1 $ 28,144 $ 33,134 Provision for warranty liabilities 9,688 17,672 Warranty payments made (14,711 ) (22,662 ) Warranty liability, December 31 $ 23,121 $ 28,144

OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES (Ta

OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES [Abstract]
Schedule of Other Assets and Other Liabilities [Table Text Block]	Other long-term liabilities at December 31, 2015 and 2014 , consisted of the following (amounts in thousands): 2015 2014 Accrued pension liabilities $ 36,405 $ 39,453 Income tax liabilities 17,985 17,807 Accrued employment liabilities 14,452 15,140 Italian government grant 13,952 11,928 Other 5,530 4,697 $ 88,324 $ 89,025

REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY AND58

REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY AND LONG-TERM DEBT (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]	Long-term debt at December 31, 2015 and 2014 , consisted of the following (amounts in thousands): 2015 2014 6.875% senior secured notes due 2020 $ 400,000 $ 400,000 5.625% convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017 60,161 60,161 Titan Europe credit facilities 38,059 42,291 Other debt 11,531 17,013 Capital leases 1,875 3,271 511,626 522,736 Less amounts due within one year 31,222 26,233 $ 480,404 $ 496,503
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]	Aggregate maturities of long-term debt are as follows (amounts in thousands): 2016 $ 31,222 2017 74,043 2018 5,376 2019 980 2020 400,005 $ 511,626

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSI59

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
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 Translation Adjustments Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments Unrecognized Losses and Prior Service Cost Total Balance at January 1, 2014 $ (40,864 ) $ — $ (20,930 ) $ (61,794 ) Currency translation adjustments (45,707 ) — — (45,707 ) Defined benefit pension plan entries: Unrecognized prior service cost, net of tax of $(52) — — 85 85 Unrecognized net gain, net of tax of $3,087 — — (5,214 ) (5,214 ) Balance at December 31, 2014 (86,571 ) — (26,059 ) (112,630 ) Currency translation adjustments (74,459 ) — — (74,459 ) Defined benefit pension plan entries: Unrecognized prior service cost, net of tax of $0 — — 137 137 Unrecognized net loss, net of tax of $(439) — — (799 ) (799 ) Balance at December 31, 2015 $ (161,030 ) $ — $ (26,721 ) $ (187,751 )

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Tables

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
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, 2015 December 31, 2014 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Contractual obligation investments $ 9,480 $ 9,480 $ — $ — $ 9,840 $ 9,840 $ — $ — Derivative financial instruments asset 66 — 66 — 1,068 — 1,068 — Preferred stock 250 — — 250 250 — — 250 Derivative financial instruments liability (8 ) — (8 ) — (43 ) — (43 ) — Total $ 9,788 $ 9,480 $ 58 $ 250 $ 11,115 $ 9,840 $ 1,025 $ 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, 2013 $ 250 Total realized and unrealized gains and losses — Balance at December 31, 2014 250 Total realized and unrealized gains and losses — Balance as of December 31, 2015 $ 250
Fair Value Measurements, Nonrecurring [Table Text Block]	Fair value, nonrecurring, Level 2 and 3 measurements from impairments consisted of the following (amounts in thousands): Fair Value Level 2 Level 3 Impairment Charges December 31, 2014 2014 Property, plant and equipment $ 40,346 $ — $ 23,242 Goodwill — — 36,571 Total $ 40,346 $ — $ 59,813

VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES (Tab

VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES [Abstract]
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes the carrying amount of the entities’ assets and liabilities included in the Company’s consolidated condensed balance sheets at December 31, 2015 , and December 31, 2014 (amounts in thousands): December 31, December 31, 2014 Cash and cash equivalents $ 9,245 $ 8,861 Inventory 7,993 9,645 Other current assets 13,763 18,115 Property, plant and equipment, net 25,181 36,353 Other noncurrent assets 5,179 8,016 Total assets $ 61,361 $ 80,990 Current liabilities 12,850 11,659 Noncurrent liabilities 2,865 7,448 Total liabilities $ 15,715 $ 19,107

CONVERTIBLE DEBT CONVERSION C62

CONVERTIBLE DEBT CONVERSION CHARGE (Tables) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
CONVERTIBLE DEBT CONVERSION CHARGE [Abstract]
Induced Conversion of Convertible Debt Expense	$ 7,273	$ 0	$ 0	$ 7,273

LOSS ON NOTE REPURCHASE (Tables

LOSS ON NOTE REPURCHASE (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
LOSS ON NOTE REPURCHASE [Abstract]
Schedule of Extinguishment of Debt [Table Text Block]	LOSS ON SENIOR NOTE REPURCHASE 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 .

EARTHQUAKE INSURANCE RECOVERY64

EARTHQUAKE INSURANCE RECOVERY AND GOVERNMENT GRANT (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
GAIN ON EARTHQUAKE INSURANCE RECOVERY [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Insurance Recoveries [Table Text Block]	EARTHQUAKE INSURANCE RECOVERY AND GOVERNMENT GRANT 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 . In August of 2014, the Company received an $11.3 million capital grant from the Italian government for asset damages related to the earthquake. The grant was recorded as a deferred income in noncurrent liabilities which will be amortized over the life of the reconstructed building.

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) (Tables)

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
OTHER INCOME, NET [Abstract]
Interest and Other Income [Table Text Block]	Other income (expense) consisted of the following (amounts in thousands): 2015 2014 2013 Interest income $ 2,667 $ 3,038 $ 3,396 Gain (loss) on sale of assets 2,418 3,438 (173 ) Discount amortization on prepaid royalty 1,956 2,712 3,296 Wheels India Limited equity income 1,790 2,108 1,430 Building rental income 936 903 846 Investment gain (loss) related to contractual obligation investments (361 ) 1,116 1,315 Other income 1,657 343 1,825 $ 11,063 $ 13,658 $ 11,935

INCOME TAXES (Tables)

INCOME TAXES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
INCOME TAXES [Abstract]
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]	Income (loss) before income taxes, consisted of the following (amounts in thousands): 2015 2014 2013 Domestic $ (31,810 ) $ (47,730 ) $ 27,023 Foreign (20,196 ) (104,514 ) 27,711 $ (52,006 ) $ (152,244 ) $ 54,734
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]	The income tax provision (benefit) was as follows (amounts in thousands): 2015 2014 2013 Current Federal $ 3,143 $ (2,753 ) $ 11,853 State 55 258 5,398 Foreign 7,114 5,476 11,800 10,312 2,981 29,051 Deferred Federal 28,283 (11,670 ) (8,473 ) State 3,599 (1,205 ) (316 ) Foreign (3,913 ) (11,925 ) 4,785 27,969 (24,800 ) (4,004 ) Income tax provision (benefit) $ 38,281 $ (21,819 ) $ 25,047
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 (loss) as a result of the following: 2015 2014 2013 Statutory U.S. federal tax rate 35.0 % 35.0 % 35.0 % Unrecognized tax positions — 0.7 6.2 Impact of foreign income 13.5 (0.4 ) 4.5 Italian law change — — (14.2 ) Goodwill impairment — (10.6 ) — Valuation allowance (144.0 ) (11.3 ) 19.0 State taxes, net (7.0 ) 0.8 1.9 Domestic production exemption — — (3.2 ) Debt conversion (benefit) expense — 1.5 (1.0 ) Benefit from a US check-the-box election 35.5 — — Debt forgiveness (2.2 ) — — Nondeductible royalty (1.6 ) — — Other, net (2.8 ) (1.4 ) (2.4 ) Effective tax rate (73.6 )% 14.3 % 45.8 %
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, 2015 and 2014, are as follows (amounts in thousands): 2015 2014 Deferred tax assets: Net operating loss carryforwards $ 103,490 $ 55,590 Pension 8,580 8,590 Inventory 6,163 7,807 Warranty 8,056 9,945 Employee benefits and related costs 16,578 15,967 Allowance for bad debts 639 1,254 Prepaid royalties 4,381 7,960 Other 15,780 14,551 Deferred tax assets 163,667 121,664 Deferred tax liabilities: Fixed assets (43,663 ) (50,009 ) Intangible assets (4,418 ) (6,043 ) Other (3,958 ) (3,027 ) Deferred tax liabilities (52,039 ) (59,079 ) Subtotal 111,628 62,585 Valuation allowance (120,170 ) (45,241 ) Net deferred tax asset (liability) $ (8,542 ) $ 17,344
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): 2015 2014 2013 Balance at January 1 15,320 15,363 11,872 Increases to tax positions taken during the current year 7 190 4,256 Increases to tax positions taken during the prior years 591 3,131 433 Decreases to tax positions taken during prior years (534 ) (1,806 ) (250 ) Decreases due to lapse of statutes of limitations (492 ) (802 ) (272 ) Settlements (175 ) (656 ) (721 ) Foreign exchange (19 ) (100 ) 45 Balance at December 31 14,698 15,320 15,363

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Tables)

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
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, 2015 and 2014 (amounts in thousands): Change in benefit obligation: 2015 2014 Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 126,766 $ 123,182 Service cost 404 618 Interest cost 4,837 5,653 Actuarial (gain) loss (4,859 ) 9,382 Benefits paid (8,550 ) (9,187 ) Foreign currency translation (3,000 ) (2,882 ) Benefit obligation at end of year $ 115,598 $ 126,766 Change in plan assets: Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year $ 84,281 $ 83,952 Actual return on plan assets (1,670 ) 3,912 Employer contributions 3,575 5,685 Benefits paid (7,608 ) (9,032 ) Foreign currency translation (186 ) (236 ) Fair value of plan assets at end of year $ 78,392 $ 84,281 Unfunded status at end of year $ (37,206 ) $ (42,485 ) Amounts recognized in consolidated balance sheet: Noncurrent assets $ 812 $ 537 Current liabilities (1,613 ) (3,569 ) Noncurrent liabilities (36,405 ) (39,453 ) Net amount recognized in the consolidated balance sheet $ (37,206 ) $ (42,485 )
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: 2015 2014 Unrecognized prior service cost $ (481 ) $ (618 ) Unrecognized net loss (41,730 ) (41,370 ) Deferred tax effect of unrecognized items 15,490 15,929 Net amount recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (26,721 ) $ (26,059 )
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: 2015 2014 Discount rate 4.4 % 4.1 % 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, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 were as follows: 2015 2014 2013 Discount rate 5.8 % 5.9 % 4.7 % Expected long-term return on plan assets 7.4 % 7.4 % 7.4 %
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, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 (amounts in thousands): Components of net periodic benefit cost and other amounts recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) Net periodic benefit cost: 2015 2014 2013 Service cost $ 404 $ 618 $ 850 Interest cost 4,837 5,653 5,408 Assumed return on assets (6,051 ) (6,068 ) (5,585 ) Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost 137 137 137 Amortization of net unrecognized loss 2,917 3,033 5,264 Net periodic pension cost $ 2,244 $ 3,373 $ 6,074
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]	The allocation of the fair value of plan assets was as follows: Percentage of Plan Assets at December 31, Target Allocation Asset Category 2015 2014 2016 U.S. equities (a) 54 % 61 % 40% - 80% Fixed income 27 % 25 % 20% - 50% Cash and cash equivalents 10 % 5 % 0% - 20% International equities (a) 9 % 9 % 0% - 16% 100 % 100 % (a) Total equities may not exceed 80% of total plan assets. The fair value of the plan assets by asset categories at December 31, 2015 was as follows (amounts in thousands): Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2015 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Money market funds $ 5,514 $ 5,514 $ — $ — Domestic common stock 27,996 27,996 — — Foreign common stock 2,727 2,727 — — Corporate bonds 4,996 4,996 — — Foreign bonds 1,590 — 1,590 — U.S. government securities 13 13 — — Insurance fund 1,663 — 1,663 — Common / collective trusts 33,893 — 33,893 — Totals $ 78,392 $ 41,246 $ 37,146 $ —	The fair value of the plan assets by asset categories at December 31, 2014 was as follows (amounts in thousands): Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2014 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Money market funds $ 3,325 $ 3,325 $ — $ — Domestic common stock 32,472 32,472 — — Foreign common stock 3,986 3,986 — — Corporate bonds 5,875 5,875 — — Foreign bonds 1,611 — 1,611 — U.S. government securities 14 14 — — Mutual funds — — — — Insurance funds 1,799 — 1,799 — Common / collective trusts 35,199 — 35,199 — Totals $ 84,281 $ 45,672 $ 38,609 $ —
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]	Projected benefit payments from the plans as of December 31, 2015 , are estimated as follows (amounts in thousands): 2016 $ 8,861 2017 8,406 2018 8,355 2019 8,043 2020 8,168 2021-2025 40,021

STOCK COMPENSATION (Tables)

STOCK COMPENSATION (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
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 2015: Shares Subject to Option Weighted- Average Exercise Price Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life (in Years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands) Outstanding, December 31, 2014 1,178,073 $ 18.09 Granted 60,000 11.03 Exercised (12,500 ) 11.56 Forfeited/Expired (429,791 ) 15.38 Outstanding, December 31, 2015 795,782 19.13 6.13 $ — Exercisable, December 31, 2015 795,782 19.13 6.13 $ —
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]	Weighted average assumptions used for stock options issued in 2015, 2014 and 2013: 2015 2014 2013 Expected life (in years) 6.0 6.0 6.0 Expected volatility 49.4 % 67.8 % 68.4 % Expected dividends 0.1 % 0.1 % 0.1 % Risk-free interest rate 1.78 % 1.80 % 1.01 %
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, 2014 342,500 19.04 Granted 123,500 10.56 Vested (90,250 ) 18.02 Forfeited/Expired (36,875 ) 19.09 Unvested at December 31, 2015 338,875 16.22

LEASE COMMITMENTS (Tables)

LEASE COMMITMENTS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
LEASE COMMITMENTS [Abstract]
Operating Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Table Text Block]	At December 31, 2015 , future minimum rental commitments under noncancellable operating leases with initial or remaining terms in excess of one year are as follows (amounts in thousands): 2016 $ 5,681 2017 2,823 2018 2,323 2019 1,334 2020 676 Thereafter 365 Total future minimum lease payments $ 13,202
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital Leases [Table Text Block]	At December 31, 2015 , the Company had assets held as capital leases with a net book value of $8.5 million included in property, plant and equipment. Total future capital lease obligations relating to these leases are as follows (amounts in thousands): 2016 $ 1,200 2017 495 2018 109 2019 66 2020 5 Total future capital lease obligation payments 1,875 Less amount representing interest (29 ) Present value of future capital lease obligation payments $ 1,846

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables)

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	The table below presents information about certain operating results of segments as reviewed by the chief operating decision maker of the Company as of and for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 (amounts in thousands): 2015 2014 2013 Revenues from external customers Agricultural $ 723,715 $ 1,016,882 $ 1,182,187 Earthmoving/construction 505,927 610,596 749,115 Consumer 165,129 268,049 232,293 $ 1,394,771 $ 1,895,527 $ 2,163,595 Gross profit Agricultural $ 97,341 $ 134,688 $ 198,910 Earthmoving/construction 33,526 (7,609 ) 83,358 Consumer 11,084 16,250 15,542 Unallocated corporate (4,142 ) (2,686 ) (2,620 ) $ 137,809 $ 140,643 $ 295,190 Income (loss) from operations Agricultural $ 61,786 $ 63,838 $ 151,841 Earthmoving/construction (13,707 ) (80,600 ) 22,008 Consumer (5,458 ) (8,766 ) 1,630 Unallocated corporate (66,900 ) (72,097 ) (73,084 ) Consolidated income (loss) from operations (24,279 ) (97,625 ) 102,395 Interest expense (34,032 ) (36,564 ) (47,120 ) Convertible debt conversion charge — — (7,273 ) Loss on senior note repurchase — — (22,734 ) Gain on earthquake insurance recovery — — 22,451 Foreign Exchange Loss (4,758 ) (31,713 ) (4,920 ) Other income (expense), net 11,063 13,658 11,935 Income (loss) before income taxes $ (52,006 ) $ (152,244 ) $ 54,734 Capital expenditures Agricultural $ 12,733 $ 17,448 $ 28,763 Earthmoving/construction 19,468 29,190 35,702 Consumer 3,442 7,608 7,393 Unallocated corporate 12,786 4,193 8,273 $ 48,429 $ 58,439 $ 80,131 Depreciation & amortization Agricultural $ 28,489 $ 37,996 $ 29,781 Earthmoving/construction 29,069 36,608 40,272 Consumer 7,037 9,743 6,246 Unallocated corporate 5,023 4,357 4,323 $ 69,618 $ 88,704 $ 80,622 Total assets Agricultural $ 432,983 $ 508,741 $ 725,032 Earthmoving/construction 540,434 591,553 749,564 Consumer 122,123 175,475 172,320 Unallocated corporate (a) 179,651 219,955 174,315 $ 1,275,191 $ 1,495,724 $ 1,821,231 (a) Unallocated assets include cash of approximately $143 million , $133 million , and $82 million at year-end 2015, 2014 and 2013, 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, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 was as follows (amounts in thousands): 2015 United States Brazil Other Countries Consolidated Totals Revenues from external customers $ 702,856 $ 205,070 $ 486,845 $ 1,394,771 Long-lived assets 190,171 58,820 201,029 450,020 2014 Revenues from external customers $ 904,097 $ 352,342 $ 639,088 $ 1,895,527 Long-lived assets 223,797 80,414 223,203 527,414 2013 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

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	Earnings per share for 2015 , 2014 and 2013 are (amounts in thousands, except per share data): 2015 2014 2013 Net income (loss) attributable to Titan $ (75,633 ) $ (80,461 ) $ 35,205 Redemption value adjustment (17,668 ) (49,277 ) — Net income (loss) applicable to common shareholders (93,301 ) (129,738 ) 35,205 Effect of convertible notes — — 2,600 Net income (loss) applicable to common shareholders and assumed conversions $ (93,301 ) $ (129,738 ) $ 37,805 Determination of Shares: Weighted average shares outstanding (basic) 53,696 53,497 53,039 Effect of stock options/trusts — — 258 Effect of convertible notes — — 6,225 Weighted average shares outstanding (diluted) 53,696 53,497 59,522 Earnings per share: Basic $ (1.74 ) $ (2.43 ) $ 0.66 Diluted $ (1.74 ) $ (2.43 ) $ 0.64 The effect of stock options/trusts and convertible notes has been excluded for 2014 and 2015, as the effect would have been antidilutive. The weighted average share amount excluded for stock options/trusts was 0.2 million and 0.2 million for 2015 and 2014, respectively. The effect of convertible notes has been excluded for 2014, as the effect would have been antidilutive. The weighted average share amount excluded for convertible notes was 5.6 million and 5.6 million for 2015 and 2014, respectively.

SUPPLEMENTARY DATA - QUARTERL72

SUPPLEMENTARY DATA - QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
SUPPLEMENTARY DATA – QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) [Abstract]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]	(All amounts in thousands, except per share data) Quarter ended March 31 June 30 September 30 December 31 Year ended December 31 2015 Net sales $ 402,059 $ 376,067 $ 308,836 $ 307,809 $ 1,394,771 Gross profit 42,794 51,053 26,153 17,809 137,809 Titan net income (loss) 232 6,771 (31,476 ) (51,160 ) (75,633 ) Per share amounts: Basic (.05 ) .17 (.79 ) (1.07 ) (1.74 ) (c) Diluted (.05 ) .17 (.79 ) (1.07 ) (1.74 ) (c) 2014 Net sales $ 538,940 $ 523,731 $ 449,579 $ 383,277 $ 1,895,527 Gross profit 51,977 20,773 (a) 43,639 24,254 140,643 Titan net income (loss) 2,163 (20,511 ) (a) (9,067 ) (53,046 ) (b) (80,461 ) Per share amounts: Basic .02 (.40 ) (a) (.47 ) (1.58 ) (b) (2.43 ) (c) Diluted .02 (.40 ) (a) (.47 ) (1.58 ) (b) (2.43 ) (c) (a) Mining asset impairment and inventory write-down of 34.8 million was included in the quarter ended June 30, 2014. (b) Non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $36.6 million was included in the quarter ended December 31, 2014. (c) As a result of changes in outstanding share balances and dilution factors, year-end per share amounts may not agree to the sum of the quarters.

SUBSIDIARY GUARANTOR FINANCIA73

SUBSIDIARY GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Tables) - Senior Secured Notes 6.875 Percent [Member]	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
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, 2015 Titan Intl., Inc. (Parent) Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Net sales $ — $ 640,785 $ 753,986 $ — $ 1,394,771 Cost of sales 2,826 558,363 695,773 — 1,256,962 Gross profit (loss) (2,826 ) 82,422 58,213 — 137,809 Selling, general and administrative expenses 7,513 69,686 63,194 — 140,393 Research and development expenses — 3,505 7,657 — 11,162 Royalty expense — 6,711 3,822 — 10,533 Income (loss) from operations (10,339 ) 2,520 (16,460 ) — (24,279 ) Interest expense (32,291 ) — (1,741 ) — (34,032 ) Intercompany interest income (expense) 825 2,361 (3,186 ) — — Other income (expense) 6,623 2,110 (2,428 ) — 6,305 Income (loss) before income taxes (35,182 ) 6,991 (23,815 ) — (52,006 ) Provision for income taxes 34,341 2,007 1,933 — 38,281 Equity in earnings of subsidiaries (20,764 ) — (5,755 ) 26,519 — Net income (loss) (90,287 ) 4,984 (31,503 ) 26,519 (90,287 ) Net loss noncontrolling interests — — (14,654 ) — (14,654 ) Net income (loss) attributable to Titan $ (90,287 ) $ 4,984 $ (16,849 ) $ 26,519 $ (75,633 ) (Amounts in thousands) Consolidating Condensed Statements of Operations Year Ended December 31, 2014 Titan Intl., Inc. (Parent) Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Net sales $ — $ 879,982 $ 1,015,545 $ — $ 1,895,527 Cost of sales 927 800,310 953,647 — 1,754,884 Gross profit (loss) (927 ) 79,672 61,898 — 140,643 Selling, general and administrative expenses 12,887 71,548 89,179 — 173,614 Research and development expenses 72 5,309 8,624 — 14,005 Royalty expense — 7,620 6,458 — 14,078 Noncash goodwill impairment charge — — 36,571 — 36,571 Loss from operations (13,886 ) (4,805 ) (78,934 ) — (97,625 ) Interest expense (32,783 ) — (3,781 ) — (36,564 ) Intercompany interest income (expense) 6,416 2,346 (8,762 ) — — Other income (expense) 4,258 14 (22,327 ) — (18,055 ) Loss before income taxes (35,995 ) (2,445 ) (113,804 ) — (152,244 ) Benefit for income taxes (12,765 ) (374 ) (8,680 ) — (21,819 ) Equity in earnings of subsidiaries (107,195 ) — (26,213 ) 133,408 — Net income (loss) (130,425 ) (2,071 ) (131,337 ) 133,408 (130,425 ) Net loss noncontrolling interests — — (49,964 ) — (49,964 ) Net income (loss) attributable to Titan $ (130,425 ) $ (2,071 ) $ (81,373 ) $ 133,408 $ (80,461 ) (Amounts in thousands) Consolidating Condensed Statements of Operations Year Ended December 31, 2013 Titan Intl., Inc. (Parent) Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated 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
Condensed Financial Information, Condensed Statement of Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]	(Amounts in thousands) Consolidating Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) For the Year Ended December 31, 2015 Titan Intl., Inc. (Parent) Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Net income (loss) $ (90,287 ) $ 4,984 $ (31,503 ) $ 26,519 $ (90,287 ) Currency translation adjustment, net (79,196 ) — (79,196 ) 79,196 (79,196 ) Pension liability adjustments, net of tax (662 ) (1,557 ) 895 662 (662 ) Comprehensive income (loss) (170,145 ) 3,427 (109,804 ) 106,377 (170,145 ) Net comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (19,391 ) — (19,391 ) Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Titan $ (170,145 ) $ 3,427 $ (90,413 ) $ 106,377 $ (150,754 ) (Amounts in thousands) Consolidating Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) For the Year Ended December 31, 2014 Titan Intl., Inc. (Parent) Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Net income (loss) $ (130,425 ) $ (2,071 ) $ (131,337 ) $ 133,408 $ (130,425 ) Currency translation adjustment, net (63,424 ) — (63,424 ) 63,424 (63,424 ) Pension liability adjustments, net of tax (5,129 ) (4,557 ) (572 ) 5,129 (5,129 ) Comprehensive income (loss) (198,978 ) (6,628 ) (195,333 ) 201,961 (198,978 ) Net comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (68,856 ) — (68,856 ) Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Titan $ (198,978 ) $ (6,628 ) $ (126,477 ) $ 201,961 $ (130,122 ) (Amounts in thousands) Consolidating Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) For the Year Ended December 31, 2013 Titan Intl., Inc. (Parent) Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated 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
Condensed Financial Information, Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]	(Amounts in thousands) Consolidating Condensed Balance Sheets December 31, 2015 Titan Intl., Inc. (Parent) Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 142,401 $ 4 $ 57,783 $ — $ 200,188 Accounts receivable — 59,933 117,456 — 177,389 Inventories — 81,993 187,798 — 269,791 Prepaid and other current assets 11,101 21,133 30,399 — 62,633 Total current assets 153,502 163,063 393,436 — 710,001 Property, plant and equipment, net 8,015 138,351 303,654 — 450,020 Investment in subsidiaries 724,676 — 98,660 (823,336 ) — Other assets 34,141 1,181 79,848 — 115,170 Total assets $ 920,334 $ 302,595 $ 875,598 $ (823,336 ) $ 1,275,191 Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity Short-term debt $ — $ — $ 31,222 $ — $ 31,222 Accounts payable 2,215 12,386 108,553 123,154 Other current liabilities 30,466 41,818 43,437 — 115,721 Total current liabilities 32,681 54,204 183,212 — 270,097 Long-term debt 460,161 — 20,243 — 480,404 Other long-term liabilities 29,881 20,628 52,324 — 102,833 Intercompany accounts 52,552 (271,930 ) 219,378 — — Redeemable noncontrolling interest — — 77,174 — 77,174 Titan stockholders' equity 345,059 499,693 323,643 (823,336 ) 345,059 Noncontrolling interests — — (376 ) — (376 ) Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 920,334 $ 302,595 $ 875,598 $ (823,336 ) $ 1,275,191 (Amounts in thousands) Consolidating Condensed Balance Sheets December 31, 2014 Titan Intl., Inc. (Parent) Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 129,985 $ 4 $ 71,462 $ — $ 201,451 Accounts receivable (55 ) 63,645 135,788 — 199,378 Inventories — 103,230 228,202 — 331,432 Prepaid and other current assets 26,803 21,105 55,761 — 103,669 Total current assets 156,733 187,984 491,213 — 835,930 Property, plant and equipment, net 7,590 160,318 359,506 — 527,414 Investment in subsidiaries 745,084 — 109,768 (854,852 ) — Other assets 51,381 827 80,172 — 132,380 Total assets $ 960,788 $ 349,129 $ 1,040,659 $ (854,852 ) $ 1,495,724 Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity Short-term debt $ — $ — $ 26,233 $ — $ 26,233 Accounts payable 1,795 10,876 133,634 — 146,305 Other current liabilities 28,519 45,291 55,208 — 129,018 Total current liabilities 30,314 56,167 215,075 — 301,556 Long-term debt 460,161 — 36,342 — 496,503 Other long-term liabilities 15,244 20,867 71,496 — 107,607 Intercompany accounts (56,426 ) (228,307 ) 284,733 — — Redeemable noncontrolling interest — — 71,192 — 71,192 Titan stockholders’ equity 511,495 500,402 354,450 (854,852 ) 511,495 Noncontrolling interests — — 7,371 — 7,371 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 960,788 $ 349,129 $ 1,040,659 $ (854,852 ) $ 1,495,724
Condensed Financial Information, Condensed Statement of Cash Flows [Table Text Block]	(Amounts in thousands) Consolidating Condensed Statements of Cash Flows Year Ended December 31, 2015 Titan Intl., Inc. (Parent) Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Consolidated Net cash provided by operating activities $ 15,933 $ 6,441 $ 41,556 $ 63,930 Cash flows from investing activities: Capital expenditures (2,585 ) (6,254 ) (39,590 ) (48,429 ) Other, net — (187 ) (1,321 ) (1,508 ) Net cash used for investing activities (2,585 ) (6,441 ) (40,911 ) (49,937 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from borrowings — — 5,727 5,727 Payment on debt — — (5,521 ) (5,521 ) Proceeds from exercise of stock options 145 — — 145 Dividends paid (1,077 ) — — (1,077 ) Net cash used for financing activities (932 ) — 206 (726 ) Effect of exchange rate change on cash — — (14,530 ) (14,530 ) Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 12,416 — (13,679 ) (1,263 ) Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 129,985 4 71,462 201,451 Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 142,401 $ 4 $ 57,783 $ 200,188 (Amounts in thousands) Consolidating Condensed Statements of Cash Flows Year Ended December 31, 2014 Titan Intl., Inc. (Parent) Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Consolidated Net cash provided by operating activities $ 51,113 $ 8,584 $ 58,123 $ 117,820 Cash flows from investing activities: Capital expenditures (914 ) (8,584 ) (48,941 ) (58,439 ) Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (49 ) — (13,346 ) (13,395 ) Increase in restricted cash deposits — — 14,268 14,268 Other, net — — 1,296 1,296 Net cash used for investing activities (963 ) (8,584 ) (46,723 ) (56,270 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from borrowings — — 15,708 15,708 Payment on debt — — (60,345 ) (60,345 ) Proceeds from exercise of stock options 141 — — 141 Excess tax benefit from stock options (672 ) — — (672 ) Payment of financing fees (33 ) — — (33 ) Dividends paid (1,073 ) — — (1,073 ) Net cash used for financing activities (1,637 ) — (44,637 ) (46,274 ) Effect of exchange rate change on cash — — (3,185 ) (3,185 ) Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 48,513 — (36,422 ) 12,091 Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 81,472 4 107,884 189,360 Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 129,985 $ 4 $ 71,462 $ 201,451 (Amounts in thousands) Consolidating Condensed Statements of Cash Flows Year Ended December 31, 2013 Titan Intl., Inc. (Parent) Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Consolidated Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities $ (175,810 ) $ 29,087 $ 263,597 $ 116,874 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 — — 2,119 2,119 Net cash used for investing activities (6,290 ) (29,087 ) (157,927 ) (193,304 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from borrowings 745,313 — 43,391 788,704 Repurchase of senior notes (558,360 ) — — (558,360 ) Payment on debt — — (200,721 ) (200,721 ) Convertible note conversion (14,090 ) — — (14,090 ) Capital contribution from noncontrolling interest — — 79,592 79,592 Proceeds from exercse of stock options 1,001 — — 1,001 Excess tax benefit from stock options (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

DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND S74

DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Organization And Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Percentage of LIFO Inventory	8.00%
Senior Notes	$ 400,000
Convertible Debt	60,200
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure	296,000
Equity Method Investments	0	$ 0
Noncash goodwill impairment charge	0	36,571	$ 0
Research and Development Expense	11,162	14,005	11,165
Advertising Expense	4,000	5,000	$ 2,000
Deposits, Foreign	$ 57,800	$ 71,400
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures	60,000	59,000	60,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period	123,500	10,000	225,750
Deferred Tax Assets, Reclass, Current	$ 15,700
Deferred Tax liabilities, Reclass, Current	3,100
Prior Period Reclassification Adjustment	$ 3,100
Senior Secured Notes 6.875 Percent [Member]
Organization And Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	6.875%
Senior Notes	$ 400,000	$ 400,000
5.625% convertible senior subordinated notes [Member]
Organization And Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	5.625%
Convertible Debt	$ 60,161	60,161
Wheels India [Member]
Organization And Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Equity Method Investments	$ 42,555	43,540
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	34.20%
Equity Method Investment, Quoted Market Value	$ 69,200
Voltyre-Prom [Member]
Organization And Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Noncash goodwill impairment charge		15,631
Earthmoving/construction [Member]
Organization And Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Noncash goodwill impairment charge		(13,971)
Earthmoving/construction [Member] | Titan National Australia Holdings [Member]
Organization And Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Noncash goodwill impairment charge		11,376
Earthmoving/construction [Member] | Voltyre-Prom [Member]
Organization And Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Noncash goodwill impairment charge		2,595
Agricultural [Member]
Organization And Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Noncash goodwill impairment charge		(20,599)
Agricultural [Member] | Titan Brazil [Member]
Organization And Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Noncash goodwill impairment charge		9,564
Agricultural [Member] | Voltyre-Prom [Member]
Organization And Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Noncash goodwill impairment charge		11,035
Consumer [Member]
Organization And Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Noncash goodwill impairment charge		(2,001)
Consumer [Member] | Voltyre-Prom [Member]
Organization And Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Noncash goodwill impairment charge		$ 2,001
Minimum [Member] | Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Organization And Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Maximum	25 years
Minimum [Member] | Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Organization And Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Maximum	7 years
Minimum [Member] | Tools, Dies and Molds [Member]
Organization And Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Maximum	2 years
Maximum [Member] | Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Organization And Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Maximum	40 years
Maximum [Member] | Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Organization And Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Maximum	20 years
Maximum [Member] | Tools, Dies and Molds [Member]
Organization And Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Maximum	9 years

MINING ASSET IMPAIRMENT AND I75

MINING ASSET IMPAIRMENT AND INVENTORY WRITEDOWN (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
MINING ASSET IMPAIRMENT AND INVENTORY WRITEDOWN [Abstract]
Mining asset impairment	$ 0	$ 23,242	$ 0
Mining inventory writedown	$ 0	$ 16,690	$ 0

ACQUISITIONS (Details)

ACQUISITIONS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Feb. 08, 2016	Jan. 31, 2014	Oct. 04, 2013
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired	$ 94,100
Goodwill, Acquired During Period	21,002
Noncash goodwill impairment charge	$ 0	$ 36,571	$ 0
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination		14,500
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners	26.10%					15.00%
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net [Abstract]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross	$ 0	13,395	$ 95,681
Voltyre-Prom [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent					100.00%	85.00%
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net [Abstract]
Cash	80	80
Accounts receivable	5,596	5,596
Inventories	3,807	3,807
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Deferred Income Taxes, Assets	253	253
Prepaid & other current assets	1,881	1,881
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Other Assets	21,002	21,002
Property, plant & equipment	79,255	79,255
Other assets	17,615	17,615
Accounts Payable	(715)	(715)
Other current liabilities	(4,152)	(4,152)
Deferred income taxes	(15,989)	(15,989)
Business Combination, Acquisition of Less than 100 Percent, Noncontrolling Interest, Fair Value	(1,147)	(14,542)
Net assets acquired	$ 107,486	94,091
Titan Tire Russia B.V. [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent				43.00%		30.00%
Voltyre-Prom [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Noncash goodwill impairment charge		$ 15,631

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE (Details)

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Receivables [Abstract]
Accounts receivable	$ 181,916,000	$ 205,084,000
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(4,527,000)	(5,706,000)	$ (5,287,000)	$ (5,130,000)
Accounts receivable, net	$ 177,389,000	$ 199,378,000

INVENTORIES (Details)

INVENTORIES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Raw material	$ 85,490	$ 119,989
Work-in-process	31,866	41,073
Finished goods	158,997	179,998
Inventory, Gross	276,353	341,060
Adjustment to LIFO basis	(6,562)	(9,628)
Inventory, Net	269,791	331,432
Effect of LIFO Inventory Liquidation on Income	2,500	3,700
Mining inventory writedown	$ 0	$ 16,690	$ 0

PREPAID AND OTHER CURRENT ASS79

PREPAID AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Prepaid and Other Current Assets [Abstract]
Prepaid supplies	$ 26,804	$ 28,477
Prepaid royalty	5,863	5,940
Prepaid Taxes	5,469	19,474
Value Added Tax Receivable, Current	5,099	6,294
Prepaid Insurance	3,570	2,580
Other Receivables	3,166	3,717
Assets Held-for-sale, Not Part of Disposal Group, Current	2,522	0
Deposits Assets, Current	842	1,700
Derivative Asset, Current	66	1,068
Other	9,232	10,984
Prepaid and other current assets	$ 62,633	$ 80,234

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT80

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	$ 968,214	$ 1,011,325
Less accumulated depreciation	(518,194)	(483,911)
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	450,020	527,414
Depreciation	64,500	82,700	$ 75,700
Capital Leased Assets, Gross	8,500
Mining asset impairment	0	23,242	$ 0
Land and Land Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	35,605	60,012
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	230,097	214,472
Capital Leased Assets, Gross	3,700	4,100
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	575,216	585,318
Capital Leased Assets, Gross	33,000	37,700
Tools, Dies and Molds [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	90,798	103,353
Construction in Progress [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	$ 36,498	$ 48,170

OTHER ASSETS (Details)

OTHER ASSETS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Other Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Investment in Wheels India	$ 0	$ 0
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	17,798	23,689
Investments for contractual obligations	9,480	9,840
Prepaid royalty	9,062	14,966
Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Gross, Noncurrent	6,000	5,000
Deferred financing costs	5,515	7,082
Other	18,793	12,640
Other Assets, Noncurrent	109,203	116,757
Wheels India [Member]
Other Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Investment in Wheels India	$ 42,555	$ 43,540

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSET82

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill at beginning of year	$ 0	$ 42,075
Acquisitions	21,002
Noncash goodwill impairment charge	0	(36,571)	$ 0
Foreign currency translation	0	(5,504)
Goodwill at end of year	$ 0	0	42,075
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	11 years 8 months
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	8 years 11 months
Finite-Lived Customer Relationships, Gross	$ 13,413	14,958
Finite-Lived Trademarks, Gross	13,237	15,907
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	26,650	30,865
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	(8,852)	(7,176)
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)	17,798	23,689
Amortization of Intangible Assets	3,000	4,400	3,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Translation Adjustments	3,200
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months	2,143
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two	1,970
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three	1,970
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four	1,970
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five	1,970
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five	7,775
Agricultural [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill at beginning of year	$ 0	24,540
Noncash goodwill impairment charge		20,599
Foreign currency translation		(3,941)
Goodwill at end of year	$ 0	0	24,540
Earthmoving/construction [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill at beginning of year	$ 0	14,898
Noncash goodwill impairment charge		13,971
Foreign currency translation		(927)
Goodwill at end of year	$ 0	0	14,898
Consumer [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill at beginning of year	$ 0	2,637
Noncash goodwill impairment charge		2,001
Foreign currency translation		(636)
Goodwill at end of year	$ 0	0	$ 2,637
Voltyre-Prom [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Noncash goodwill impairment charge		(15,631)
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)		8,016
Voltyre-Prom [Member] | Agricultural [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Noncash goodwill impairment charge		(11,035)
Voltyre-Prom [Member] | Earthmoving/construction [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Noncash goodwill impairment charge		(2,595)
Voltyre-Prom [Member] | Consumer [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Noncash goodwill impairment charge		(2,001)
Titan National Australia Holdings [Member] | Earthmoving/construction [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Noncash goodwill impairment charge		(11,376)
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)	$ 10,100	$ 12,774

OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES (Deta

OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES [Abstract]
Warranty	$ 23,121	$ 28,144
Wages and commissions	21,668	27,388
Insurance	14,011	10,272
Accounts receivable credits	9,281	8,181
Accrued interest	8,677	8,933
CEO and management incentive compensation	6,388	6,388
Accrual for Taxes Other than Income Taxes	5,881	10,924
Liabilites held for sale, Current	1,529	0
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Current	0	3,131
Other	25,165	25,657
Other current liabilities	$ 115,721	$ 129,018

WARRANTY (Details)

WARRANTY (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward]
Warranty liability at beginning of year	$ 28,144	$ 33,134
Provision for warranty liabilities	9,688	17,672
Warranty payments made	(14,711)	(22,662)
Warranty liability at end of year	$ 23,121	$ 28,144
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 LONG-TERM LIABILITIES (De

OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES [Abstract]
Accrued pension liabilities	$ 36,405	$ 39,453
Accrued Income Taxes, Noncurrent	17,985	17,807
Accrued Employee Benefits	14,452	15,140
Deferred Revenue, Noncurrent	13,952	11,928
Other	5,530	4,697
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent	$ 88,324	$ 89,025

REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY AND86

REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY AND LONG-TERM DEBT (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Proceeds from Lines of Credit	$ 0
Debt Instruments [Abstract]
6.875% senior secured notes due 2020	400,000,000
5.625% convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017	60,200,000
Total Long-term debt	511,626,000	$ 522,736,000
Less amounts due within one year	31,222,000	26,233,000
Long-term debt	480,404,000	496,503,000
Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract]
2,016	31,222,000
2,017	74,043,000
2,018	5,376,000
2,019	980,000
2,020	400,005,000
Long-term Line of Credit	0
Senior Secured Notes 6.875 Percent [Member]
Debt Instruments [Abstract]
6.875% senior secured notes due 2020	$ 400,000,000	400,000,000
Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	6.875%
5.625% convertible senior subordinated notes [Member]
Debt Instruments [Abstract]
5.625% convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017	$ 60,161,000	60,161,000
Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	5.625%
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
Titan Europe [Member]
Debt Instruments [Abstract]
Other Borrowings	$ 38,059,000	42,291,000
Capital Lease Obligations	1,875,000	3,271,000
Other Debt Obligations [Member]
Debt Instruments [Abstract]
Other debt	$ 11,531,000	$ 17,013,000
Senior Secured Notes 7.875 Percent [Member]
Debt Instruments [Abstract]
6.875% senior secured notes due 2020			$ 525,000,000	$ 325,000,000
Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	7.875%
Titan Brazil [Member]
Debt Instruments [Abstract]
Less amounts due within one year	$ 11,528,000
Titan Europe [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Term	1 year
Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	5.00%
Titan Europe [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Term	3 years
Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	6.90%
Bank of America [Member] | Line of Credit [Member]
Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 150,000,000
Line of Credit, Current	8,700,000
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity	$ 67,700,000
Titan Brazil [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Term	1 year
Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	8.00%
Titan Brazil [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Term	2 years
Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	5.50%

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUME87

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS [Abstract]
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net	$ 4.4

REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INT88

REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST [Abstract]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount	$ 77,174	$ 71,192	$ 89,155
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Redemptions or Purchase of Interests		(12,193)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	(7,014)	(37,644)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, before Tax, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	(4,672)	(17,403)
Noncontrolling Interest, Change in Redemption Value	$ 17,668	$ 49,277	$ 0

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSI89

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	$ (74,459)	$ (45,707)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Gain (Loss) Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Tax	0	52
Currency Translation Adjustments beginning of year	(86,571)	(40,864)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax	0	0
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax	(26,059)	(20,930)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	(112,630)	(61,794)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax	0	0	$ (3)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Prior Service Costs (Credit) Arising During Period, Net of Tax	137	85
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized (Gain) Loss Arising During Period, Net of Tax	(799)	(5,214)
Currency Translation Adjustments end of year	(161,030)	(86,571)	(40,864)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities, Tax	0	0	$ 0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Tax	$ (439)	$ 3,087

STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY (Details)

STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid	$ 0.02	$ 0.02
Dividends on common stock	$ 1,077	$ 1,073	$ 1,071

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Detail

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Current	$ 66	$ 1,068
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Abstract]
Mining asset impairment	0	23,242	$ 0
Noncash goodwill impairment charge	0	36,571	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure		40,346
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Abstract]
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Fair Value Disclosure		40,346
Goodwill, Fair Value Disclosure		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure		0
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Abstract]
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Fair Value Disclosure		0
Goodwill, Fair Value Disclosure		0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Investments for contractual obligations	9,480	9,840
Derivative Asset, Current	66	1,068
Preferred stock	250	250
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	(8)	(43)
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	9,788	11,115
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Preferred stock	250	250
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Investments for contractual obligations	9,480	9,840
Derivative Asset, Current	0	0
Preferred stock	0	0
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	9,480	9,840
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Preferred stock	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Investments for contractual obligations	0	0
Derivative Asset, Current	66	1,068
Preferred stock	0	0
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	(8)	(43)
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	58	1,025
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Preferred stock	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Investments for contractual obligations	0	0
Derivative Asset, Current	0	0
Preferred stock	250	250	250
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	$ 250
Gain (Loss) on Investments	$ 0	0
Impairment Charges, Total [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Abstract]
Mining asset impairment		$ 59,813

VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES (Det

VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value	$ 200,188	$ 201,451	$ 189,360	$ 189,114
Inventory, Net	269,791	331,432
Other	9,232	10,984
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	450,020	527,414
Other Assets, Noncurrent	109,203	116,757
Total assets	1,275,191	1,495,724	$ 1,821,231
Liabilities, Current	270,097	301,556
Liabilities	853,334	905,666
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value	9,245	8,861
Inventory, Net	7,993	9,645
Other	13,763	18,115
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	25,181	36,353
Other Assets, Noncurrent	5,179	8,016
Total assets	61,361	80,990
Liabilities, Current	12,850	11,659
Liabilities, Noncurrent	2,865	7,448
Liabilities	$ 15,715	$ 19,107

ROYALTY EXPENSE (Details)

ROYALTY EXPENSE (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Royalty Expense [Abstract]
Royalty Expense	$ 10,533	$ 14,078	$ 14,259

CONVERTIBLE DEBT CONVERSION C94

CONVERTIBLE DEBT CONVERSION CHARGE (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands, shares in Millions	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Shares Issued	4.9
Induced Conversion of Convertible Debt Expense	$ 7,273	$ 0	$ 0	$ 7,273
5.625% convertible senior subordinated notes [Member]
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		5.625%
Debt Conversion, Original Debt, Amount	52,700
Debt Extinguishment Costs, Early Tender Premium	$ 14,200

LOSS ON NOTE REPURCHASE (Detail

LOSS ON NOTE REPURCHASE (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt [Abstract]
Loss on senior note repurchase	$ 0	$ 0	$ (22,734)
6.875% senior secured notes due 2020	$ 400,000
Senior Secured Notes 7.875 Percent [Member]
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt [Abstract]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	7.875%
6.875% senior secured notes due 2020			525,000	$ 325,000
Debt Extinguishment Costs, Early Tender Premium			25,000
Redemption Premium			8,100
Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost			7,300
Debt Extinguishment Costs, Other Fees			200
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium), Net			$ (17,900)

EARTHQUAKE INSURANCE RECOVERY96

EARTHQUAKE INSURANCE RECOVERY AND GOVERNMENT GRANT (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
GAIN ON EARTHQUAKE INSURANCE RECOVERY [Abstract]
Insurance Recoveries		$ 38,700
Gain on earthquake insurance recovery		$ 22,451	$ 0	$ 0	$ 22,451
Revenue from Grants	$ 11,300

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) (Details

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Component of Other Income, Nonoperating [Line Items]
Interest income	$ 2,667	$ 3,038	$ 3,396
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets	2,418	3,438	(173)
Discount amortization on prepaid royalty	1,956	2,712	3,296
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments	0	0	0
Investment gain (loss) related to contractual obligations	(361)	1,116	1,315
Rental Income, Nonoperating	936	903	846
Other income (expense)	1,657	343	1,825
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax	(4,758)	(31,713)	(4,920)
Nonoperating Income (Expense)	11,063	13,658	11,935
Wheels India [Member]
Component of Other Income, Nonoperating [Line Items]
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments	$ 1,790	$ 2,108	$ 1,430

INCOME TAXES (Details)

INCOME TAXES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Unrecognized Tax Benefits	$ 14,698	$ 15,320	$ 15,400	$ 11,872
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	(31,810)	(47,730)	27,023
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign	(20,196)	(104,514)	27,711
Income (loss) before income taxes	(52,006)	(152,244)	54,734
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)	3,143	(2,753)	11,853
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)	55	258	5,398
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)	7,114	5,476	11,800
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	10,312	2,981	29,051
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	28,283	(11,670)	(8,473)
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	3,599	(1,205)	(316)
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	(3,913)	(11,925)	4,785
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	27,969	(24,800)	(4,004)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	$ 38,281	$ (21,819)	$ 25,047
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, Unrecognized Tax Positions	0.00%	0.70%	6.20%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential	13.50%	(0.40%)	4.50%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Foreign, Percent	0.00%	0.00%	(14.20%)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Impairment Losses	0.00%	(10.60%)	0.00%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Percent	(144.00%)	(11.30%)	19.00%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes	(7.00%)	0.80%	1.90%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deductions, Qualified Production Activities	0.00%	0.00%	(3.20%)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Other	0.00%	1.50%	(1.00%)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deduction, Percent	35.50%	0.00%	0.00%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation,Other Reconciling Items, Percent	(2.20%)	0.00%	0.00%
Effective income tax rate reconciliation, Section 162m	(1.60%)	0.00%	0.00%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments	(2.80%)	(1.40%)	(2.40%)
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations	(73.60%)	14.30%	45.80%
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards	$ 103,490	$ 55,590
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Subject to Expiration	2,300
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Not Subject to Expiration	101,200
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Pensions	8,580	8,590
Deferred Tax Assets, Inventory	6,163	7,807
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Warranty Reserves	8,056	9,945
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Benefits	16,578	15,967
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	639	1,254
Deferred Tax Assets, Prepaids	4,381	7,960
Deferred Tax Assets, Other	15,780	14,551
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross	163,667	121,664
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment	(43,663)	(50,009)
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Intangible Assets	(4,418)	(6,043)
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other	(3,958)	(3,027)
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross	52,039	59,079
Deferred Tax Liabilities	111,628	62,585
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance	(120,170)	(45,241)
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent	(8,542)	17,344
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Domestic	83,000
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, State and Local	181,900
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Foreign	261,600
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions	7	190	$ 4,256
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions	591	3,131	433
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions	(534)	(1,806)	(250)
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations	(492)	(802)	(272)
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities	(175)	(656)	(721)
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Foreign Currency Translation	(19)	(100)
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Foreign Currency Translation			45
Unremitted Earnings in Foreign Investment			155,500
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate	14,000
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Gross	18,000	18,100	17,800
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense	500	300	100
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued	3,300	2,800	$ 2,500
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount	22,700	8,100
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance	50,000	0
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Period Increase (Decrease)	74,900
Voltyre-Prom [Member]
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance	2,200	0
Titan Select Locations [Member]
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance	$ 67,900	$ 45,200

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Details

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Net Prior Service Cost (Credit)		$ 100
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Gains (Losses), before Tax		(41,730)	$ (41,370)
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Postretirement Benefits		15,490	15,929
Defined Benefit Plan, Amount of Employer and Related Party Securities Included in Plan Assets		$ 700	$ 1,800
Defined Benefit Plan, Equity Securities		100.00%	100.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate		5.84%	5.86%	4.71%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate		4.43%	4.08%
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		$ (481)	$ (618)
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation		115,598	126,766	$ 123,182
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost		404	618	850
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost		4,837	5,653	5,408
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets		(6,051)	(6,068)	(5,585)
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Net (Gains) Losses		(4,859)	9,382
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid		(8,550)	(9,187)
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes, Plan Assets		(186)	(236)
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes, Benefit Obligation		(3,000)	(2,882)
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets		(1,670)	3,912
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer		3,575	5,685
Asset Retirement Obligation, Cash Paid to Settle		(7,608)	9,032
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan		(37,206)	(42,485)
Defined Benefit Plan, Assets for Plan Benefits, Noncurrent		812	537
Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities, Current		(1,613)	(3,569)
Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Liabilities, Noncurrent		(36,405)	(39,453)
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet		(37,206)	(42,485)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax		(26,721)	(26,059)	(20,930)
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		78,392	84,281	83,952
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	137	137
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses)		2,917	3,033	5,264
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost		$ 2,244	$ 3,373	$ 6,074
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		4.50%
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year		$ 5,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year One		8,861
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Two		8,406
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Three		8,355
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Four		8,043
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Five		8,168
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Five Fiscal Years Thereafter		$ 40,021
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer's Matching Contribution of Employee's Gross Pay Allowed to be Matched, Percent		25.00%
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent		6.00%
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Benefit Plan		65,481	39,935	35,207
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized		$ 600	$ 600	$ 700
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Net Gains (Losses)		$ 3,100
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets		7.35%	7.40%	7.43%
Money Market Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		$ 5,514	$ 3,325
Equity Securities, U.S. [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Equity Securities	[1]	54.00%	61.00%
Fixed Income Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Equity Securities		27.00%	25.00%
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Equity Securities		10.00%	5.20%
Equity Securites, International [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Equity Securities	[1]	9.00%	8.80%
Domestic Common Stock [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		$ 27,996	$ 32,472
Foreign Common Stock [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		2,727	3,986
Domestic Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		4,996	5,875
Foreign Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		1,590	1,611
US Treasury and Government [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		13	14
Equity Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets			0
525190 Other Insurance Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		1,663	1,799
Common Collective Trusts [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		$ 33,893	$ 35,199
Parent Common Stock [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Equity Securities		1.00%	2.00%
Maximum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Equity Securities		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	[1]	16.00%
Minimum [Member] | Equity Securities, U.S. [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Allocation Percentage of Assets, Equity Securities	[1]	40.00%
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	[1]	0.00%
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		$ 41,246	$ 45,672
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Money Market Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		5,514	3,325
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Domestic Common Stock [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		27,996	32,472
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Foreign Common Stock [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		2,727	3,986
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		4,996	5,875
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
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		13	14
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Equity Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets			0
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	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
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		37,146	38,609
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
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
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
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
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		1,590	1,611
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
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		1,663	1,799
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Common Collective Trusts [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		33,893	35,199
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		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
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
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
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
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
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
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	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
Titan Tire, Bryan and Walcott Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation		98,100
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		76,400
Dico Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		$ 500
Defined Contribution/401k Plans, Total [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Contribution/401k Plans, Number Sponsored by the Company		2
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		$ 17,500
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		2,000
Foreign Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized		$ 3,700	$ 4,700	$ 4,100
[1]	Total equities may not exceed 80% of total plan assets.

STOCK COMPENSATION (Details)

STOCK COMPENSATION (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Deferred Compensation Share-based Arrangements, Liability, Current	$ 3,300
Share-based Compensation	$ 2,300	$ 5,400	$ 4,800
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	$ 0	$ 0	$ 400
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Shares Subject to Option, beginning of year	1,178,073
Granted	60,000	59,000	60,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 11.03
Exercised	(12,500)
Forfeited/Expired	(429,791)
Shares Subject to Option, end of year	795,782	1,178,073
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, beginning of year	$ 18.09
Granted	5.27	$ 9.97	$ 14.51
Exercised	11.56
Forfeited/Expired			$ 15.38
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, end of year	$ 19.13	$ 18.09
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number	795,782
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 19.13
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	6 years 1 month 16 days
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	6 years 1 month 16 days
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value	$ 0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value	0
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised	145	$ 141	$ 1,001
Tax Benefit from Stock Options Exercised	$ 0	$ 0	$ 200
Treasury Stock, Shares	1,339,583	1,504,064
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate	49.37333%	67.75%	68.39%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate	0.10%	0.10%	0.10%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate	1.78%	1.8047%	1.01%
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	$ 19,040
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	10,560
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	18,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	19,090
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Intrinsic Value	$ 16,220	$ 19,040
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period	123,500	10,000	225,750
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	1,500,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Granted	60,000	59,000	60,000
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	342,500
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Granted	123,500
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period	(90,250)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period	(36,875)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number	338,875	342,500

LEASE COMMITMENTS (Details)

LEASE COMMITMENTS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
LEASE COMMITMENTS [Abstract]
Operating Leases, Rent Expense	$ 7,300	$ 10,200	$ 7,600
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due [Abstract]
2,016	5,681
2,017	2,823
2,018	2,323
2,019	1,334
2,020	676
Thereafter	365
Total future minimum lease payments	13,202
Capital Leased Assets, Gross	8,500
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2,016	1,200
2,017	495
2,018	109
2,019	66
2,020	5
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due	1,875
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Interest Included in Payments	(29)
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Present Value of Net Minimum Payments	$ 1,846

CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK (D

CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK (Details) - Sales Revenue, Goods, Net [Member]	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	10.00%	10.00%
Deere & Company [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	10.00%	12.00%	13.45%

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Det

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Oct. 04, 2013
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction, Revenues from Transactions with Related Party	$ 1.7	$ 2.6	$ 3
Related Party Transaction, Due from (to) Related Party	0.2	0.2
Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party	2	2.4	$ 2.5
Related Party Transaction, Purchases from Related Party	$ 4.7	9.9
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners	26.10%			15.00%
Accounts Payable, Related Parties, Current	$ 0	$ 0.1
Wheels India [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	34.20%

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Details)

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended										12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues from external customers		$ 307,809	$ 308,836	$ 376,067	$ 402,059	$ 383,277	$ 449,579	$ 523,731	$ 538,940		$ 2,163,595	$ 1,394,771	$ 1,895,527	$ 2,163,595
Gross profit (loss)		17,809	$ 26,153	$ 51,053	$ 42,794	24,254	$ 43,639	$ 20,773	$ 51,977			137,809	140,643	295,190
Income (loss) from operations												(24,279)	(97,625)	102,395
Interest expense												(34,032)	(36,564)	(47,120)
Convertible debt conversion charge											$ (7,273)	0	0	(7,273)
Loss on senior note repurchase												0	0	(22,734)
Gain on earthquake insurance recovery										$ 22,451		0	0	22,451
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax												(4,758)	(31,713)	(4,920)
Other income, net												11,063	13,658	11,935
Income (loss) before income taxes												(52,006)	(152,244)	54,734
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment												48,429	58,439	80,131
Depreciation & amortization												69,618	88,704	80,622
Total assets		1,275,191				1,495,724						1,275,191	1,495,724	1,821,231
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value		200,188				201,451						200,188	201,451	189,360	$ 189,114
Agricultural [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues from external customers												723,715	1,016,882	1,182,187
Gross profit (loss)												97,341	134,688	198,910
Income (loss) from operations												61,786	63,838	151,841
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment												12,733	17,448	28,763
Depreciation & amortization												28,489	37,996	29,781
Total assets		432,983				508,741						432,983	508,741	725,032
Earthmoving/construction [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues from external customers												505,927	610,596	749,115
Gross profit (loss)												33,526	(7,609)	83,358
Income (loss) from operations												(13,707)	(80,600)	22,008
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment												19,468	29,190	35,702
Depreciation & amortization												29,069	36,608	40,272
Total assets		540,434				591,553						540,434	591,553	749,564
Consumer [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues from external customers												165,129	268,049	232,293
Gross profit (loss)												11,084	16,250	15,542
Income (loss) from operations												(5,458)	(8,766)	1,630
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment												3,442	7,608	7,393
Depreciation & amortization												7,037	9,743	6,246
Total assets		122,123				175,475						122,123	175,475	172,320
Unallocated Amount to Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Gross profit (loss)												(4,142)	(2,686)	(2,620)
Income (loss) from operations												(66,900)	(72,097)	(73,084)
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment												12,786	4,193	8,273
Depreciation & amortization												5,023	4,357	4,323
Total assets	[1]	179,651				219,955						179,651	219,955	174,315
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value		$ 143,000				$ 133,000						$ 143,000	$ 133,000	$ 82,000
[1]	Unallocated assets include cash of approximately $143 million, $133 million, and $82 million at year-end 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

SEGMENT INFORMATION GEOGRAPHIC

SEGMENT INFORMATION GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION (Details) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended									12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Conversion of Debt Securities											0	6,225
Revenues from external customers	$ 307,809	$ 308,836	$ 376,067	$ 402,059	$ 383,277	$ 449,579	$ 523,731	$ 538,940	$ 2,163,595	$ 1,394,771	$ 1,895,527	$ 2,163,595
Long-lived Assets	450,020				527,414					450,020	527,414	680,882
UNITED STATES
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues from external customers									1,159,061	702,856	904,097
Long-lived Assets	190,171				223,797					190,171	223,797	266,413
BRAZIL
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues from external customers									397,426	205,070	352,342
Long-lived Assets	58,820				80,414					58,820	80,414	101,282
Other Countries [Domain]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues from external customers									$ 607,108	486,845	639,088
Long-lived Assets	$ 201,029				$ 223,203					$ 201,029	$ 223,203	$ 313,187
5.625% convertible senior subordinated notes [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Conversion of Debt Securities										5,600	5,600

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details)

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended											12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015		Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	[1]	Mar. 31, 2015	[2]	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount												200	200
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	$ (51,160,000)		$ (31,476,000)	$ 6,771,000		$ 232,000		$ (53,046,000)	$ (9,067,000)	$ (20,511,000)	$ 2,163,000	$ (75,633,000)	$ (80,461,000)	$ 35,205,000
Noncontrolling Interest, Change in Redemption Value												(17,668,000)	(49,277,000)	0
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic												(93,301,000)	(129,738,000)	35,205,000
Dilutive Securities, Effect on Basic Earnings Per Share												0	0	2,600,000
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted												$ (93,301,000)	$ (129,738,000)	$ 37,805,000
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic												53,696	53,497	53,039
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements												0	0	258
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Conversion of Debt Securities													0	6,225
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted												53,696	53,497	59,522
Earnings Per Share, Basic	$ (1.07)	[3]	$ (0.79)	$ 0.17		$ (0.05)		$ (1.58)	$ (0.47)	$ (0.40)	$ 0.02	$ (1.74)	$ (2.43)	$ 0.66
Earnings Per Share, Diluted	$ (1.07)	[3]	$ (0.79)	$ 0.17		$ (0.05)		$ (1.58)	$ (0.47)	$ (0.40)	$ 0.02	$ (1.74)	$ (2.43)	$ 0.64
5.625% convertible senior subordinated notes [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Conversion of Debt Securities												5,600	5,600
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[2]	(a) Mining asset impairment and inventory write-down of 34.8 million was included in the quarter ended June 30, 2014.
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SUPPLEMENTARY DATA - QUARTER107

SUPPLEMENTARY DATA - QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended												12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015		Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015		Mar. 31, 2015		Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Selected Quarterly Financial Information [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 307,809		$ 308,836	$ 376,067		$ 402,059		$ 383,277	$ 449,579	$ 523,731	$ 538,940	$ 2,163,595	$ 1,394,771	$ 1,895,527	$ 2,163,595
Gross Profit	17,809		26,153	51,053		42,794		24,254	43,639	20,773	51,977		137,809	140,643	295,190
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	$ (51,160)		$ (31,476)	$ 6,771	[1]	$ 232	[2]	$ (53,046)	$ (9,067)	$ (20,511)	$ 2,163		$ (75,633)	$ (80,461)	$ 35,205
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share, Basic	$ (1.07)	[3]	$ (0.79)	$ 0.17	[1]	$ (0.05)	[2]	$ (1.58)	$ (0.47)	$ (0.40)	$ 0.02		$ (1.74)	$ (2.43)	$ 0.66
Earnings Per Share, Diluted	$ (1.07)	[3]	$ (0.79)	$ 0.17	[1]	$ (0.05)	[2]	$ (1.58)	$ (0.47)	$ (0.40)	$ 0.02		$ (1.74)	$ (2.43)	$ 0.64
Mining asset impairment and inventory writedown													$ 0	$ 39,932	$ 0
Noncash goodwill impairment charge													$ 0	$ 36,571	$ 0
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[2]	(a) Mining asset impairment and inventory write-down of 34.8 million was included in the quarter ended June 30, 2014.
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SUBSIDIARY GUARANTOR FINANCI108

SUBSIDIARY GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended												12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015		Mar. 31, 2015		Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 307,809	$ 308,836	$ 376,067		$ 402,059		$ 383,277	$ 449,579	$ 523,731	$ 538,940		$ 2,163,595	$ 1,394,771	$ 1,895,527	$ 2,163,595
Cost of Goods Sold													1,256,962	1,714,952	1,868,405
Gross Profit	17,809	26,153	51,053		42,794		24,254	43,639	20,773	51,977			137,809	140,643	295,190
Selling, General and Administrative Expense													140,393	173,614	167,371
Research and Development Expense													11,162	14,005	11,165
Royalty Expense													10,533	14,078	14,259
Noncash goodwill impairment charge													0	36,571	0
Operating Income (Loss)													(24,279)	(97,625)	102,395
Interest expense													(34,032)	(36,564)	(47,120)
Induced Conversion of Convertible Debt Expense												$ (7,273)	0	0	(7,273)
Loss on senior note repurchase													0	0	(22,734)
Gain on earthquake insurance recovery											$ 22,451		0	0	22,451
Interest Expense, Related Party													0	0	0
Other income (expense)													11,063	13,658	11,935
Income (loss) before income taxes													(52,006)	(152,244)	54,734
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)													38,281	(21,819)	25,047
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments													0	0	0
Net Income (loss)													(90,287)	(130,425)	29,687
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest													(14,654)	(49,964)	(5,518)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	(51,160)	$ (31,476)	$ 6,771	[1]	$ 232	[2]	(53,046)	$ (9,067)	$ (20,511)	$ 2,163			(75,633)	(80,461)	35,205
Comprehensive Income Statement [Abstract]
Net Income (loss)													(90,287)	(130,425)	29,687
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax													0	0	(3)
Currency translation adjustment, net													(79,196)	(63,424)	(24,287)
Pension liability adjustments, net of tax													662	(5,129)	(14,749)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest													(170,145)	(198,978)	20,146
Net comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests													(19,391)	(68,856)	(9,734)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent													(150,754)	(130,122)	29,880
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value	200,188						201,451						200,188	201,451	189,360	$ 189,114
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current	177,389						199,378						177,389	199,378
Inventory, Net	269,791						331,432						269,791	331,432
Prepaid Expense, Deffered Income Taxes and Other Assets, Current	62,633						103,669						62,633	103,669
Assets, Current	710,001						835,930						710,001	835,930
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	450,020						527,414						450,020	527,414
Equity Method Investments	0						0						0	0
Other Assets, Goodwill, Deferred Income Tax Asset, Noncurrent	115,170						132,380						115,170	132,380
Assets	1,275,191						1,495,724						1,275,191	1,495,724	1,821,231
Short-term Debt	31,222						26,233						31,222	26,233
Accounts Payable, Current	123,154						146,305						123,154	146,305
Other current liabilities	115,721						129,018						115,721	129,018
Liabilities, Current	270,097						301,556						270,097	301,556
Long-term debt	480,404						496,503						480,404	496,503
Liabilities, Other than Long-term Debt, Noncurrent	102,833						107,607						102,833	107,607
Due to Related Parties	0						0						0	0
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount	77,174						71,192						77,174	71,192	89,155
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent	345,059						511,495						345,059	511,495
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	(376)						7,371						(376)	7,371
Liabilities and Equity	1,275,191						1,495,724						1,275,191	1,495,724
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities													63,930	117,820	116,874
Capital expenditures													(48,429)	(58,439)	(80,131)
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross													0	(13,395)	(95,681)
Additional equity investment in Wheels India													0	0	(8,017)
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash													0	14,268	(14,473)
Insurance proceeds													0	0	2,879
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities													1,508	(1,296)	(2,119)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities													(49,937)	(56,270)	(193,304)
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt													5,727	15,708	788,704
Early Repayment of Senior Debt													0	0	(558,360)
Repayments of Other Debt													(5,521)	(60,345)	(200,721)
Convertible note conversion													0	0	(14,090)
Capital contribution from noncontrolling interest													0	0	79,592
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised													145	141	1,001
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Deficiency from Share-based Compensation													0	(672)	(68)
Payments of Financing Costs													0	(33)	(12,332)
Payments of Dividends, Common Stock													(1,077)	(1,073)	(1,046)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities													(726)	(46,274)	82,680
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents													(14,530)	(3,185)	(6,004)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)													(1,263)	12,091	246
Parent [Member] | Senior Secured Notes 6.875 Percent [Member]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales													0	0	0
Cost of Goods Sold													2,826	927	1,157
Gross Profit													(2,826)	(927)	(1,157)
Selling, General and Administrative Expense													7,513	12,887	9,608
Research and Development Expense													0	72	(35)
Royalty Expense													0	0	0
Noncash goodwill impairment charge														0
Operating Income (Loss)													(10,339)	(13,886)	(10,730)
Interest expense													(32,291)	(32,783)	(38,761)
Induced Conversion of Convertible Debt Expense														0	(7,273)
Loss on senior note repurchase														0	(22,734)
Gain on earthquake insurance recovery														0	0
Interest Expense, Related Party													825	6,416	7,488
Other income (expense)													6,623	4,258	4,189
Income (loss) before income taxes													(35,182)	(35,995)	(67,821)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)													34,341	(12,765)	(26,770)
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments													(20,764)	(107,195)	70,738
Net Income (loss)													(90,287)	(130,425)	29,687
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest													0	0	0
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent													(90,287)	(130,425)	29,687
Comprehensive Income Statement [Abstract]
Net Income (loss)													(90,287)	(130,425)	29,687
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax															(3)
Currency translation adjustment, net													(79,196)	(63,424)	(24,287)
Pension liability adjustments, net of tax													662	(5,129)	(14,749)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest													(170,145)	(198,978)	20,146
Net comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests													0	0	0
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent													(170,145)	(198,978)	20,146
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value	142,401						129,985						142,401	129,985	81,472	103,154
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current	0						(55)						0	(55)
Inventory, Net	0						0						0	0
Prepaid Expense, Deffered Income Taxes and Other Assets, Current	11,101						26,803						11,101	26,803
Assets, Current	153,502						156,733						153,502	156,733
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	8,015						7,590						8,015	7,590
Equity Method Investments	724,676						745,084						724,676	745,084
Other Assets, Goodwill, Deferred Income Tax Asset, Noncurrent	34,141						51,381						34,141	51,381
Assets	920,334						960,788						920,334	960,788
Short-term Debt	0						0						0	0
Accounts Payable, Current	2,215						1,795						2,215	1,795
Other current liabilities	30,466						28,519						30,466	28,519
Liabilities, Current	32,681						30,314						32,681	30,314
Long-term debt	460,161						460,161						460,161	460,161
Liabilities, Other than Long-term Debt, Noncurrent	29,881						15,244						29,881	15,244
Due to Related Parties	52,552						(56,426)						52,552	(56,426)
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount	0						0						0	0
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent	345,059						511,495						345,059	511,495
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	0						0						0	0
Liabilities and Equity	920,334						960,788						920,334	960,788
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities													15,933	51,113	(175,810)
Capital expenditures													(2,585)	(914)	(6,290)
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross														(49)	0
Additional equity investment in Wheels India															0
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash														0	0
Insurance proceeds															0
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities													0	0	0
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities													(2,585)	(963)	(6,290)
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt													0	0
Early Repayment of Senior Debt															(558,360)
Repayments of Other Debt													0	0	0
Convertible note conversion															14,090
Capital contribution from noncontrolling interest															0
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised													145	141	(1,001)
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Deficiency from Share-based Compensation														(672)	(68)
Payments of Financing Costs														(33)	(12,332)
Payments of Dividends, Common Stock													(1,077)	(1,073)	(1,046)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities													(932)	(1,637)	160,418
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents													0	0	0
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)													12,416	48,513	(21,682)
Parent [Member] | Senior Secured Notes 7.875 Percent [Member]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt															745,313
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] | Senior Secured Notes 6.875 Percent [Member]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales													640,785	879,982	1,139,366
Cost of Goods Sold													558,363	800,310	936,022
Gross Profit													82,422	79,672	203,344
Selling, General and Administrative Expense													69,686	71,548	73,196
Research and Development Expense													3,505	5,309	5,563
Royalty Expense													6,711	7,620	7,327
Noncash goodwill impairment charge														0
Operating Income (Loss)													2,520	(4,805)	117,258
Interest expense													0	0	0
Induced Conversion of Convertible Debt Expense														0	0
Loss on senior note repurchase														0	0
Gain on earthquake insurance recovery														0	0
Interest Expense, Related Party													2,361	2,346	2,024
Other income (expense)													2,110	14	(78)
Income (loss) before income taxes													6,991	(2,445)	119,204
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)													2,007	(374)	42,528
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments													0	0	0
Net Income (loss)													4,984	(2,071)	76,676
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest													0	0	0
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent													4,984	(2,071)	76,676
Comprehensive Income Statement [Abstract]
Net Income (loss)													4,984	(2,071)	76,676
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax															0
Currency translation adjustment, net													0	0	0
Pension liability adjustments, net of tax													(1,557)	(4,557)	11,472
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest													3,427	(6,628)	88,148
Net comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests													0	0	0
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent													3,427	(6,628)	88,148
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value	4						4						4	4	4	4
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current	59,933						63,645						59,933	63,645
Inventory, Net	81,993						103,230						81,993	103,230
Prepaid Expense, Deffered Income Taxes and Other Assets, Current	21,133						21,105						21,133	21,105
Assets, Current	163,063						187,984						163,063	187,984
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	138,351						160,318						138,351	160,318
Equity Method Investments	0						0						0	0
Other Assets, Goodwill, Deferred Income Tax Asset, Noncurrent	1,181						827						1,181	827
Assets	302,595						349,129						302,595	349,129
Short-term Debt	0						0						0	0
Accounts Payable, Current	12,386						10,876						12,386	10,876
Other current liabilities	41,818						45,291						41,818	45,291
Liabilities, Current	54,204						56,167						54,204	56,167
Long-term debt	0						0						0	0
Liabilities, Other than Long-term Debt, Noncurrent	20,628						20,867						20,628	20,867
Due to Related Parties	(271,930)						(228,307)						(271,930)	(228,307)
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount	0						0						0	0
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent	499,693						500,402						499,693	500,402
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	0						0						0	0
Liabilities and Equity	302,595						349,129						302,595	349,129
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities													6,441	8,584	29,087
Capital expenditures													(6,254)	(8,584)	(29,087)
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross														0	0
Additional equity investment in Wheels India															0
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash														0	0
Insurance proceeds															0
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities													187	0	0
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities													(6,441)	(8,584)	(29,087)
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt													0	0
Early Repayment of Senior Debt															0
Repayments of Other Debt													0	0	0
Convertible note conversion															0
Capital contribution from noncontrolling interest															0
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised													0	0	0
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Deficiency from Share-based Compensation														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	0
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] | Senior Secured Notes 7.875 Percent [Member]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt															0
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] | Senior Secured Notes 6.875 Percent [Member]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales													753,986	1,015,545	1,024,229
Cost of Goods Sold													695,773	953,647	931,226
Gross Profit													58,213	61,898	93,003
Selling, General and Administrative Expense													63,194	89,179	84,567
Research and Development Expense													7,657	8,624	5,637
Royalty Expense													3,822	6,458	6,932
Noncash goodwill impairment charge														36,571
Operating Income (Loss)													(16,460)	(78,934)	(4,133)
Interest expense													(1,741)	(3,781)	(8,359)
Induced Conversion of Convertible Debt Expense														0	0
Loss on senior note repurchase														0	0
Gain on earthquake insurance recovery														0	22,451
Interest Expense, Related Party													(3,186)	(8,762)	(9,512)
Other income (expense)													(2,428)	(22,327)	2,904
Income (loss) before income taxes													(23,815)	(113,804)	3,351
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)													1,933	(8,680)	9,289
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments													(5,755)	(26,213)	43,605
Net Income (loss)													(31,503)	(131,337)	37,667
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest													(14,654)	(49,964)	(5,518)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent													(16,849)	(81,373)	43,185
Comprehensive Income Statement [Abstract]
Net Income (loss)													(31,503)	(131,337)	37,667
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax															(3)
Currency translation adjustment, net													(79,196)	(63,424)	(24,287)
Pension liability adjustments, net of tax													895	(572)	3,277
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest													(109,804)	(195,333)	16,654
Net comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests													(19,391)	(68,856)	(9,734)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent													(90,413)	(126,477)	26,388
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value	57,783						71,462						57,783	71,462	107,884	$ 85,956
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current	117,456						135,788						117,456	135,788
Inventory, Net	187,798						228,202						187,798	228,202
Prepaid Expense, Deffered Income Taxes and Other Assets, Current	30,399						55,761						30,399	55,761
Assets, Current	393,436						491,213						393,436	491,213
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	303,654						359,506						303,654	359,506
Equity Method Investments	98,660						109,768						98,660	109,768
Other Assets, Goodwill, Deferred Income Tax Asset, Noncurrent	79,848						80,172						79,848	80,172
Assets	875,598						1,040,659						875,598	1,040,659
Short-term Debt	31,222						26,233						31,222	26,233
Accounts Payable, Current	108,553						133,634						108,553	133,634
Other current liabilities	43,437						55,208						43,437	55,208
Liabilities, Current	183,212						215,075						183,212	215,075
Long-term debt	20,243						36,342						20,243	36,342
Liabilities, Other than Long-term Debt, Noncurrent	52,324						71,496						52,324	71,496
Due to Related Parties	219,378						284,733						219,378	284,733
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount	77,174						71,192						77,174	71,192
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent	323,643						354,450						323,643	354,450
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	(376)						7,371						(376)	7,371
Liabilities and Equity	875,598						1,040,659						875,598	1,040,659
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities													41,556	58,123	263,597
Capital expenditures													(39,590)	(48,941)	(44,754)
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross														(13,346)	(95,681)
Additional equity investment in Wheels India															(8,017)
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash														(14,268)	(14,473)
Insurance proceeds															2,879
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities													1,321	(1,296)	(2,119)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities													(40,911)	(46,723)	(157,927)
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt													5,727	15,708
Early Repayment of Senior Debt															0
Repayments of Other Debt													(5,521)	(60,345)	(200,721)
Convertible note conversion															0
Capital contribution from noncontrolling interest															(79,592)
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised													0	0	0
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Deficiency from Share-based Compensation														0	0
Payments of Financing Costs														0	0
Payments of Dividends, Common Stock													0	0	0
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities													206	(44,637)	(77,738)
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents													(14,530)	(3,185)	(6,004)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)													(13,679)	(36,422)	21,928
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] | Senior Secured Notes 7.875 Percent [Member]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt															43,391
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member] | Senior Secured Notes 6.875 Percent [Member]
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
Noncash goodwill impairment charge														0
Operating Income (Loss)													0	0	0
Interest expense													0	0	0
Induced Conversion of Convertible Debt Expense														0	0
Loss on senior note repurchase														0	0
Gain on earthquake insurance recovery														0	0
Interest Expense, Related Party													0	0	0
Other income (expense)													0	0	0
Income (loss) before income taxes													0	0	0
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)													0	0	0
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments													26,519	133,408	(114,343)
Net Income (loss)													26,519	133,408	(114,343)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest													0	0	0
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent													26,519	133,408	(114,343)
Comprehensive Income Statement [Abstract]
Net Income (loss)													26,519	133,408	(114,343)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax															3
Currency translation adjustment, net													79,196	63,424	24,287
Pension liability adjustments, net of tax													662	5,129	(14,749)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest													106,377	201,961	(104,802)
Net comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests													0	0	0
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent													106,377	201,961	(104,802)
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value	0						0						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	(823,336)						(854,852)						(823,336)	(854,852)
Other Assets, Goodwill, Deferred Income Tax Asset, Noncurrent	0						0						0	0
Assets	(823,336)						(854,852)						(823,336)	(854,852)
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
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount	0						0						0	0
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent	(823,336)						(854,852)						(823,336)	(854,852)
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	0						0						0	0
Liabilities and Equity	$ (823,336)						$ (854,852)						(823,336)	(854,852)
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Member]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Other income (expense)													$ 6,305	(18,055)	$ 7,015
Cost of Goods, Total [Member]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Cost of Goods Sold														$ 1,754,884
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[2]	(a) Mining asset impairment and inventory write-down of 34.8 million was included in the quarter ended June 30, 2014.

SCHEDULE II - VALUATION RESE109

SCHEDULE II - VALUATION RESERVES (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Balance at beginning of year	$ 5,706,000	$ 5,287,000	$ 5,130,000
Provision for Doubtful Accounts	1,414,000	536,000	2,984,000
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions	(2,593,000)	(117,000)	(2,827,000)
Balance at end of year	$ 4,527,000	$ 5,706,000	$ 5,287,000

Uncategorized Items - twi-20151

Label	Element	Value
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax	us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax	$ 0