Thomas Masuguchi Named Controller at Yokohama Tire

Media Contact: Bill Groak, PCGCampbell, 310/224-4940, bgroak@pcgcampbell.com

FULLERTON, California (Apr. 10, 2008) - Yokohama Tire Corporation today announced the hiring of Thomas Masuguchi as corporate controller.

According to Satoshi Miyata, Yokohama CFO & treasurer, "Tom's expertise in financial reporting and extensive experience will be a tremendous asset to us."

Masuguchi earned a BS Degree in accounting from California State University Long Beach and first worked at KPMG LLP, a global audit, tax and consulting firm. He then joined a national financial services institution serving in various capacities including managing director of financial reporting.

Yokohama Tire Corporation is the North American manufacturing and marketing arm of Tokyo, Japan-based The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., a global producer and distributor of premium tires since 1917. Servicing a network of more than 4,500 points of sale in the U.S., Yokohama Tire Corporation offers a complete line of tires, including high-performance, light truck, passenger car, commercial truck and bus, as well as off-the-road mining and construction applications. For more information on Yokohama's extensive product line, visit www.yokohamatire.com. For details on Yokohama's environmental efforts, go to www.ecotreadsetters.com.

Yokohama is a strong supporter of the tire care and safety guidelines established by the Rubber Manufacturers Association and the National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration. Details can be found at the "Taking Care of Your Tires" section at www.yokohamatire.com.