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):  December 18, 2008

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)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filling is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligations of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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o  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THIS REPORT

Item 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE

Titan Wheel Corporation of Illinois, a subsidiary of Titan International, Inc., issues winter bonus to employees.  See press release dated December 18, 2008.

Item 9.01                      FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(c)           Exhibits

99 Titan International, Inc.’s press release dated December 18, 2008, regarding Titan Wheel Corporation of Illinois issuing winter bonus to employees.

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:	December 18, 2008	By:	/s/ Kent W. Hackamack
			Kent W. Hackamack
			Vice President of Finance and Treasurer
			(Principal Financial Officer)

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99	Titan International, Inc.’s press release dated December 18, 2008, regarding Titan Wheel Corporation of Illinois issuing winter bonus to employees.

EX-99

Exhibit 99

TITAN WHEEL CORPORATION OF ILLINOIS ISSUES WINTER BONUS TO EMPLOYEES

QUINCY, Ill. - December 18, 2008 - Titan Wheel Corporation of Illinois, a subsidiary of Titan International, Inc. (NYSE: TWI), issued a winter bonus to its employees today at its locations in Quincy, Ill., and Saltville, Va. Employees will receive a portion of their bonus in $2 bills.

“Titan is fortunate to have a dedicated group of employees,” said Ron Schildt, president. “It is especially gratifying that, during these challenging economic times, Titan Wheel has had such a great year and sees growth ahead in 2009—particularly with the new large earthmover wheels we are currently producing. We wish everyone a warm and joyous holiday season.”

“It is our hope that businesses throughout these areas will recognize Titan employees when they receive $2 bills through purchases or gifts,” said Schildt. “These are exceptional employees and citizens of the community, and deserve to be recognized for their efforts by others.”

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 (including all terrain vehicles) applications. For more information, visit www.titan-intl.com.

Contact: Courtney Leeser

Communications Coordinator

(217) 221-4489