Smithers Consulting Team

    Michael L. Bair

    Senior Manager, Technical Consulting

    Mr. Bair provides consulting services in a variety of areas within the tire industry. His expertise includes forensic analysis of failed tires, standard of care in tire sales and servicing, tire application and fitment, field and fleet performance analysis, vehicle dynamics and controllability issues and governmental regulations. His expertise resides within the context of a thorough understanding of the tire industry, per se. He has testified in state and federal courts in the USA.

    Mike has been on the consulting staff at Smithers Rapra since January of 2005. Prior to joining Smithers, during the period 1972 through 2004, Mike held a variety of positions in the business, technical and regulatory areas during his career with Michelin North America, Inc. Prior to his Michelin employment, he served as a commissioned officer and helicopter gunship pilot in the US Army.

    You may contact Mike directly to arrange for an initial discussion, request his Curriculum Vitae, etc.

    Contact Information
    330-762-7441 phone
    330-762-7447 fax
    330-414-0108 mobile
    mbair@smithers.com

    Bruce Lambillotte

    Dr. James L. Popio