Cooper expands tire lines

July 20, 2005

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. has expanded three of its tire lines -- the Zeon 2XS, Zeon XST and Lifeliner Touring SLE.

The company's ultra-high performance Zeon 2XS tire line is now offered in five new sizes:

* 235/35R19 is an available plus fitment for the Mercedes, Porsche, and BMW 3 Series.

* 245/35R19 offers fitments that include the 2005 Cadillac STS, the 2002-2005 Lexus SC430 and exotic plus fitments for Mustangs.

* 255/35R18 is the rear tire fitment for the 2005 BMW 3 Series and Z4.

* 255/35R19 provides a rear tire fitment for the Chrysler Crossfire.

* 255/40R19 for the BMW X3, as well as the Audi A8.

Also, three new V-rated sizes are being offered for the company's Zeon XST tire line for sport "tuned" trucks and SUVs: 305/35R23, 305/40R23 and 285/45R22.

And two news sizes are available for the all-season Lifeliner Touring SLE:

* 235/65R16 is offered in a black sidewall for the 2002 – 2005 Saturn Vue and the 2005 Chevy Equinox.

* 225/60R17 is available in a white sidewall for the 2003 – 2005 Lincoln Town Car.