8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 19, 2005

TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)

Illinois	1-12936	36-3228472
(State of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

2701 Spruce Street, Quincy, IL 62301

(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)

(217) 228-6011

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THIS REPORT

Item 8.01 OTHER EVENTS

The Board of Directors of Titan International, Inc. elected officers at their meeting May 19, 2005. See press release dated May 20, 2005.

Item 9.01FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(c)Exhibits

99 Titan International, Inc.’s press release dated May 20, 2005, regarding election of officers.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.

(Registrant)

Date:	May 20, 2005	By:	/s/ Kent W. Hackamack
			Kent W. Hackamack
			Vice President of Finance and Treasurer
			(Principal Financial Officer and
			Principal Accounting Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.Description

99Titan International, Inc.’s press release dated May 20, 2005, regarding election of officers.

EX-99

Titan International, Inc. elects officers

Quincy, IL. - May 20, 2005 - The Board of Directors of Titan International, Inc. (NYSE: TWI) elected officers at their meeting May 19, 2005. Maurice M. Taylor Jr. was elected chairman and CEO. Erwin H. Billig was elected vice chairman. Kent W. Hackamack was elected vice president of finance and treasurer and Cheri T. Holley was elected vice president and secretary.

“The Board thanks Mr. Billig for his dedication and service as Titan’s Chairman during the last 10 years,” stated Taylor. “I personally would like to thank him for all of the time, effort and guidance given to me and the company and I know this will continue in his role as vice chairman.”

At the Annual Meeting of Stockholders held in Quincy, Illinois, on May 19, 2005, Richard M. Cashin Jr., Albert J. Febbo and Mitchell I. Quain were elected by the stockholders to serve as directors for three-year terms. Stockholders also approved the Titan International, Inc. 2005 Equity Incentive Plan and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was ratified as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2005.

Titan International, Inc., a holding company, owns subsidiaries that supply wheels, tires and assemblies for off-highway equipment used in agricultural, earthmoving/construction, and consumer (i.e. all terrain vehicles and trailers) applications.

Contact: Lisa Ross

Communications Coordinator

(217) 221-4489