Dan King Promoted to Vice President of Sales at Yokohama Tire Corporation

19-year YTC vet begins new position July 1

Contact: PCGCampbell, Michael F. Hollander, 310/224-4981 mhollander@pcgcampbell.com

FULLERTON, CALIF. (June 28, 2007) ÐYokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) has announced that 19-year company veteran Dan King is being promoted from director of consumer sales to vice president of sales, effective July 1.

King will lead the development and implementation of sales strategy for the consumer sales and the commercial truck divisions.

King, 44, joined YTC in 1988 and has had various positions in the marketing and sales deparTMents, including Director of Marketing and Director of Sales. His tire background dates back to when he was 12 and worked for his family-owned tire business. King graduated from California State University Fullerton with a degree in business and earned his MBA from USC in 1996.

"Dan's a true success story at Yokohama," said Jim MacMaster, YTC executive vice president, Business Division. "He climbed the ranks because of his hard work, dedication and creative thinking, and under his leadership, the consumer business division has become more profitable. I believe as vice president of sales, his experience and foresight will continue to bring growth and profit for the company."

Yokohama Tire Corporation is the North American manufacturing and marketing arm of Tokyo, Japan-based 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.

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.