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Cooper Offers Expanded Size Options



Cooper Offers Expanded Size Options
News sizes now available for the Cooper Zeon 2XS, Cooper Zeon XST,
Discoverer ATR and Discoverer STT

FINDLAY, OHIO, DECEMBER 19, 2005 ­ COOPER TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY
is now offering an expanded range of sizes for performance and
sport-utility vehicles, allowing you to go wherever adventure leads you ­
whether on city streets or mountain roads.

Inspired by its European racing history, Cooper's ultra-high performance
line ­ the Cooper Zeon 2XS ­ continues to set new standards for performance
and capability.  Its unique combination of styling and engineering inspires
ultimate confidence in driving enthusiasts.  Discover the powerful and
impressive performance for yourself with these new sizes.
- 215/35R19 is now available in a Y speed rating for the sport compacts
like the Honda Civic
- 235/35R19 offers fitments in a Y speed rating for the European sedans
like the BMW 3 series
- 275/30R20 is offered in a W speed rating for plus sizing for mid to large
sedans

A true performance tire, the Cooper Zeon XST offers owners of today's sport
"tuned" trucks and SUVs exceptional performance and value.  The new
265/35R22 V-rated size is being offered in the latest introduction to the
Cooper Zeon XST family for owners of the Escalade, Yukon, Expedition,
Durango, Avalanche, or the Chrysler 300C.

Cooper's newest addition to its award winning Discoverer family of tires ­
the Discoverer ATR ­ now offers a complete line of 30 sizes (14 ­ 20 inch)
of next generation outline white letter tires for today's SUVs, and  23
light truck sizes (15 ­ 17 inch) offering drivers a satisfying blend of
all-terrain performance.

Off-road enthusiasts can now pick from a complete lineup of 26 sizes in the
recently released Cooper Discoverer STT family of tires.  Sizes now range
from 15 ­ 18 inch, which includes nine of the most popular high flotation
sizes.  Designed for rock climbing, mud eating and terrain taming, this
super traction tread (STT) tire was developed for pickup truck and sport
utility vehicle drivers for the utmost in off-road traction and rugged good
looks.

It all adds up to the hottest selection of tires available today.  True
performance and SUV tires by Cooper.  Don't Give Up A Thing.

About Cooper Tire & Rubber Company
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company is a global company that specializes in the
design, manufacture, marketing and sales of passenger car, light truck,
medium truck tires and subsidiaries that specialize in motorcycle and
racing tires, as well as tread rubber and related equipment for the retread
industry. With headquarters in Findlay, Ohio, Cooper Tire has 40
manufacturing, sales, distribution, technical and design facilities within
its family of companies located around the world. For more information,
visit Cooper Tire's web site at: www.coopertireandrubber.com.