SmarTire Announces International Tradeshow Schedule

Specialty and general interest shows provide forum for increased international exposure

OTCBB: SMTR

RICHMOND, BC, Oct. 29 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (OTCBB: SMTR) announced today its tradeshow schedule and activities as follows:

  - Attendance at the 2003 Tokyo Motor Show, Oct 24-Nov. 5. The Tokyo Motor
    Show is Asia's largest show combining both automotive and motorcycle.
    Robert Rudman, SmarTire President and CEO is attending the show and is
    meeting with prominent suppliers and potential customers.

  - Attendance and partner participation at the 2003 Specialty Equipment
    Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas, Nov. 4-7. SEMA is the
    premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world.
    SmarTire will be attending the show and its TPMS products will be
    showcased on a number of high profile vehicles on display by SmarTire
    distributors and partners.

  - Attendance and partner exhibition at the 2003 Beijing International
    Exposition of Automobile Parts and Accessories, Dec. 3-5. SmarTire will
    be attending the show in support of its China Master Distributor,
    Beijing Boom Technologies, who will be exhibiting SmarTire's TPMS
    products.

"These major international shows provide excellent exposure for SmarTire in a number of important markets," says John Taylor-Wilson, VP, Sales and Marketing at SmarTire. "By teaming up with our distributors and strategic partners, SmarTire is able to cost effectively showcase its innovative products and technology to a global audience."

SmarTire Systems Inc. develops and markets proprietary tire monitoring systems for the transportation industry worldwide. Incorporated in 1987, SmarTire is a public company with offices in North America and Europe. Additional information can be found at www.smartire.com.

  Al Kozak

  Al Kozak
  Chief Operating Officer

  Email: investor_relations@smartire.com
  Contact: Judy Leclercq
  1.800.982.2001