Five New Cars Added to Yokohama Tire Corporation's OE Fitment Program

2009 models from Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi and Nissan now fitted with Yokohama tires

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

FULLERTON, CA (Jan. 13, 2009) - Yokohama Tire Corporation's OE fitment program continues to prosper. The Fullerton, CA-based tire manufacturer announced the addition of five new 2009 fitments: the Mazda MX-5 and Mazda 3, Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG, Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart and Nissan 370Z.

"We're extremely proud to partner with these world-class automakers on their exciting 2009 models," said Jeremy Kahrs, Yokohama manager, OE Sales. "Yokohama has forged a strong relationship with OEMs over the years thanks to an ongoing collaboration between our engineering staff and their development teams. We're pleased with the results as they have continued to choose our tires for their new vehicles."

The details of the fitments are:

• 2009 Mazda 3: AVID(R) S34D in tire size P205/50R17 88V. Fitment: 100 percent.
• 2009 Mazda MX-5: ADVAN(R) A11A in tire size 205/50R16 87V. Fitment: 100 percent.
• 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG: ADVAN Sport(R) in tire size 295/40ZR20 106Y. Fitment: 100 percent.
• 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart: ADVAN(R) A10A in tire size 215/45R18 89W. Fitment: 100 percent.
• 2009 Nissan 370Z: ADVAN Sport(R) in tire size 225/50R18 95W (front), 245/45R18 96W (rear). Fitment: 100 percent.

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.