FLE Fleetwood Enterprises

Fleetwood RV and Goodyear Announce New Relationship Fleetwood RV Selects Goodyear as Preferred Provider of RV Tires RIVERSIDE, Calif. and AKRON, Ohio, Dec. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Fleetwood RV and The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced that Fleetwood will equip their RVs with Goodyear's extensive line of RV tires. The announcement was made to coincide with a joint appearance by Fleetwood and Goodyear at the 41st Annual National RVIA tradeshow in Louisville, Kentucky, December 2-4, 2003. As a result of this relationship, Fleetwood will migrate its 2004 RV models to Goodyear RV tires. Goodyear currently supports the broadest range of RV tires designed specifically for the RV industry. Additionally, Goodyear has introduced a new Class A load range H tire in 22.5 sizes. This tire, the G670 RV is available in both 19.5 and 22.5 sizes. Additional sizes are planned for 2004 and beyond. "This relationship is great news for Goodyear, and for our network of servicing dealers who provide down-the-road RV service and replacement tires for this important group of consumers," said Steve McClellan, Goodyear's vice president of commercial tire systems. "We are extremely pleased to have been chosen by a company known as a quality producer of premium recreational vehicles." Coming at the same time as Fleetwood's new logo and tagline, "Driven to Explore," the agreement signifies Fleetwood's push to develop strategic alliances with industry leaders who exemplify Fleetwood's drive to create the best RV experience for its customers. "Goodyear's extensive research and innovation in the RV market, as well as the company's commitment to service and dealer support, make Goodyear an excellent tire choice for RVs," said Chris Braun, Senior Vice President of Fleetwood RV. "We are interested in pursuing strategic alliances that will ensure the best experience for our customers-from the top down to the tires." Braun along with other Goodyear and Fleetwood executives were on hand at the Fleetwood RVIA show booth to make the announcement. Additionally, the companies offered a seminar for Fleetwood dealers to educate them on Goodyear RV tires, the agreement and plans for increased dealer support. About Goodyear Details on Goodyear's line of RV tires, and tire usage tips, can be found at the company's website for RV tire news, http://www.goodyear.com/rv . In addition to specific tires for the RV market, Goodyear offers complete products and services to the trucking industry, including a full range of original equipment and replacement tires, and the industry's most extensive sales, retreading and commercial services network. More information about Goodyear, North America's largest tire company, can be found at http://www.goodyear.com/ . About Fleetwood Enterprises Fleetwood RV is a division of Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:FLE), the nation's leader in recreational vehicle sales and a leading producer and retailer of manufactured housing. Fleetwood's recreational vehicle line includes motor homes, travel trailers, fifth wheels, truck campers and folding trailers. Fleetwood RV products are distributed through a nationwide network of more than 1,200 dealers. For more information on Fleetwood Enterprises, visit our Website at http://www.fleetwood.com/ or call 1-800-322-8216. For further information, please contact Brandi Bormuth, +1-650-286-7362, or cell, +1-415-533-5655, , for Fleetwood RV; or Jim Davis of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, +1-330-796-4114, . DATASOURCE: Fleetwood RV CONTACT: Brandi Bormuth, +1-650-286-7362, or cell, +1-415-533-5655, , for Fleetwood RV; or Jim Davis of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, +1-330-796-4114, Web site: http://www.fleetwood.com/ http://www.goodyear.com/rv http://www.goodyear.com/

Copyright