J.D. Power and Associates Ranks Dunlop Best Original Equipment Light Truck Tire

    BUFFALO, N.Y., Aug. 28 Dunlop's original equipment light
truck tires have received the highest customer satisfaction ranking among
buyers in the United States according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2001
Original Equipment Tire Satisfaction Study(SM), released yesterday.
    "Dunlop has a tradition of excellent light truck tire performance, and
this year we are delighted to earn the highest ranking in the prestigious J.D.
Power and Associates study," said Derek Jenner, vice president of sales and
marketing, Dunlop Tires.  "This recognition illustrates Dunlop's 'Commitment
to Excellence' philosophy.  Our associates have translated that principle into
the consistent, dependable product quality our customers have come to expect."
Dunlop has traditionally performed above the industry average in the light
truck segment in J.D. Power's customer satisfaction surveys.
    Dunlop's Grandtrek all-season tires are original equipment on SUVs and
light trucks manufactured by Toyota, Mercedes-Benz and Nissan.  They deliver
confident M&S rated, all-season traction, and optimized wet and snow grip...
all with an exceptionally smooth, quiet ride.
    J.D. Power and Associates is a global marketing information services firm
operating in key business sectors including market research, forecasting and
customer satisfaction.  They are headquartered in Agoura Hills, Calif. The
independently funded original equipment survey is based on the experiences and
opinions of more than 39,000 consumers in their first three years of new-
vehicle ownership.  It monitors consumer perceptions regarding tire quality,
long-term and situational performance, design, winter traction, brand image
and service.
    Dunlop Tires combines the strong European heritage of the Dunlop brand,
now backed by the marketing power of Goodyear, the world's largest tire
company.  Dunlop tires are available for a wide range of vehicles including
passenger cars -- from economy to luxury to ultra-high performance; light
trucks and SUVs; medium trucks; ATVs and motorcycles.  For more information
about Dunlop, visit http://www.dunloptire.com .