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Cooper Tire Debuts the Cooper Zeon XSTA
FINDLAY, OHIO, APRIL 7, 2008 – COOPER TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY (NYSE: CTB) is proud to introduce one of its most luxurious all-season premium sport truck tires yet – the Cooper Zeon XSTA. Based on the performance and reliability of the Cooper Zeon XST, the XSTA’s enhancements will put the world of light trucks, SUVs and cross-over vehicles on notice.
Integrating advanced technology from Cooper’s all-weather performance lines, this M+S rated tire delivers far more than just impressive looks. On the outside, the XSTA’s asymmetrical all-season tread design utilizes two distinct tread patterns that enable optimal dry traction combined with all-season capabilities. It features an outer design that provides enhanced stability in turns with added steering response, while the inner circumferential and transverse grooves provide water evacuation to resist hydroplaning and enhance wet traction. Designed and developed by a team of Cooper engineers, this tire incorporates state-of-the-art ventless technology, providing a crisp, clean, premium appearance.
The inner workings of this tire features a reinforced tread compound that is specifically engineered to optimize year-round performance, providing predictable handling and control in both dry and wet conditions. Its lower profile and wide stance match its enhanced performance, offering high-speed stability and grip thanks to its continuous offset center rib design. The Cooper Zeon XSTA offers not only good looks and crisp handling, but also even wear with a smooth, comfortable, quiet ride.
The Cooper Zeon XSTA size range covers both original equipment sizes for sport trucks, SUVs and cross-over vehicles, as well as the popular plus fitments. This V speed-rated tire is initially offered in nine sizes, ranging from 18-, 22- and 24-inch diameters and will be produced at the company’s Texarkana, Ark., manufacturing facility. Cooper will also introduce 11 additional sizes, including 15- and 16-inch (H rated) and 17-inch (V rated) sizes in the third quarter of 2008.
Everything about the all-new XSTA is exceptional: enhanced performance, advanced features, state-of-the-art technology and a distinctive updated style. With the Cooper Zeon XSTA, Cooper has definitely expanded on a great idea.
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 67 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.coopertire.com.
Company Contact: Michelle Zeisloft, 419-424-4251