SmarTire Announces Supply Agreement With Aston Martin

Aston Martin to include Company's Tire Monitoring Systems on New Models

RICHMOND, BC, Sept. 15 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (OTCBB: SMTR) announced today that Aston Martin, part of Ford Motor Company's Premier Automotive Group has been including the Company's tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) in the DB9 model that went into production earlier this year.

Aston Martin first selected SmarTire's innovative TPMS in November 2000 for its technically advanced V12 Vanquish. Based on the early success of this program, the relationship between Aston Martin and SmarTire has been expanded to include the Aston Martin DB9. For more information regarding the DB9 and all other models, visit the Aston Martin website at www.astonmartin.com.

John Taylor-Wilson, VP Sales & Marketing, SmarTire Systems Inc. said: "We are extremely proud and delighted to be expanding our supply relationship with such a progressive company as Aston Martin that has placed the highest priority on advanced vehicle technology. Our ongoing success in satisfying this most respected member of the Premier Automotive Group is yet another validation of SmarTire's industry leading TPMS product offering."

About SmarTire Systems

SmarTire develops and markets proprietary advanced tire pressure monitoring and technology systems for the global automotive and transportation industries. The U.S. Government, through the TREAD Act, has legislated that all new passenger vehicles must be equipped with tire monitoring systems beginning with a phased implementation in 2004. SmarTire is capitalizing on the rapidly emerging OEM and aftermarket opportunities. The company's vision is to become the preeminent provider of wireless sensing and control systems for vehicles worldwide. Incorporated in 1987, SmarTire has offices in North America and Europe.