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Discount Tire Offers SmarTire(TM) System

10 September 1997

Discount Tire Offers SmarTire(TM) System

     NORTH CANTON, OH., Sept. 10 /CNW-PRN/ - Discount Tire, with more than 334
locations nationwide, has added the SmarTire Wireless Tire Pressure Monitor
System to its retail product mix.
     ``We are delighted that Discount Tire has decided to carry the
SmarTire(TM) system.  It demonstrates their concern for total customer
satisfaction and safety,'' said Gary Schlachter, Executive Vice President,
Sales and Marketing for SmarTire USA Inc.  ``SmarTire(TM) complements their
tire and wheel line and confirms that Discount Tire is on the leading edge of
automotive safety technology.''
     ``We are excited to take on the SmarTire(TM) system,'' said Allen J.
Olsen, Discount Tire Senior Vice President.  ``With all of the heightened
awareness surrounding automotive safety of late, we feel this system will give
our customers the peace of mind that comes from knowing they don't have to be
stranded by a flat tire.''
     The SmarTire(TM) system relies on state-of-the-art sensor and wireless
radio technologies to continuously monitor the pressure and temperature of
each tire on the vehicle while it is in motion.  Wheel-sensors transmit this
data to an interactive display module inside the vehicle, which automatically
alerts the driver of tire pressure loss.
     Schlachter noted that SmarTire(TM), which is original equipment on the
1997 Lincoln Continental, is the only tire pressure monitoring system
available in the automotive aftermarket.  The system is offered with a three
year/50,000 mile warranty and is suitable for use on virtually all standard
tubeless tires.
     SmarTire USA Inc. is a subsidiary of UniComm Signal Inc. (OTC/BB: UCSI
and VSE: USI), a publicly traded company based in Richmond, British Columbia.

     On behalf of the Board of Directors,

     Robert V. Rudman, C.A.
     President

     Except for the historical information contained herein, this news release
contains forward looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties,
including the impact of competitive products and pricing and general economic
conditions as they affect the Company's customers.  Actual results and
developments may therefore differ materially from those described in this
release.
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responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of the contents of this release.

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SOURCE: UniComm Signal Inc.