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Titan Second Quarter Sales Results to Meet Analysts' Expectations

3 July 1997

Titan Second Quarter Sales Results to Meet Analysts' Expectations

    QUINCY, Ill., July 2 -- Titan International, Inc.
has announced that it is anticipating record net sales for the second quarter
of 1997.  Overall market strength during the quarter ended June 30 has led the
company to expect the record sales compared to second quarter of 1996, when
net sales totaled $167 million.  Titan anticipates meeting analyst consensus
earnings per share projections that range from $.35 to $.37 on a fully diluted
basis.
    "Second quarter has brought many exciting developments for Titan," stated
Maurice Taylor, Jr., president and CEO of Titan.  "Our new Grizz LSW series of
wheel and tire assemblies has grabbed the attention of the off-highway tire
industry.  The Grizz LSW line begins in the fourth quarter of 1997, with a new
wheel and tire size to be introduced every 90 days thereafter.  We anticipate
that these positive events will be beneficial to our shareholders."
    Final results for second quarter will be announced on July 17, 1997.
    Titan International, Inc. is a global manufacturer of mounted tire and
wheel systems for off-highway equipment used in agriculture, construction,
mining, military, recreation and grounds care.  Titan has manufacturing and
distribution facilities throughout the United States and Europe.

SOURCE  Titan International, Inc.