TBC Corporation to Present at Upcoming Gabelli Automotive Aftermarket Symposium

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 27, 2003 -- TBC Corporation , one of the nation's largest marketers of automotive replacement tires, today announced its participation at the 27th Annual Gabelli Automotive Aftermarket Symposium in Las Vegas. The Company's presentation will be on November 5, 2003, beginning at 4 p.m. Eastern Time / 1 p.m. Pacific Time. A live broadcast of the presentation will be available at TBC's Web site at www.tbccorp.com and a replay will be available for 30 days. The live webcast and replay will also be available at www.wallstreetwebcasting.com/webcast/gabelli/tbcc/ .

About TBC: TBC Corporation is one of the nation's largest marketers of automotive replacement tires through a multi-channel strategy. The Company's retail operations include company-operated retail centers under the "Tire Kingdom" and "Merchant's Tire & Auto Centers" brands and franchised retail tire stores under the "Big O Tires" brand. TBC markets on a wholesale basis to regional tire chains and distributors serving independent tire dealers throughout the United States and in Canada and Mexico. The Company's proprietary brands of tires have a longstanding reputation for quality, safety and value.