Exhibit 99

        Titan Tire Corporation Awarded Two Multi-Year Military Contracts

     QUINCY, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 25, 2004--Titan Tire Corporation, a
subsidiary of Titan International, Inc. (NYSE:TWI), has been awarded two
multi-year requirements contracts by TACOM (Tank Automotive Command). The two
contracts total an estimated value of $40 million and cover anticipated
requirements for the next five years for tires primarily used on 2.5 and 5-ton
military trucks used by the U.S. Army.
     "We are proud to continue our tradition of supplying products to support
the U.S. military and are appreciative of the confidence placed in Titan,"
stated Maurice Taylor Jr., Titan president and CEO. "This is further evidence of
Titan's recognized expertise in the off-highway sector."

     This press release includes forward-looking statements that involve risks
and uncertainties, including risks as detailed in Titan International, Inc.'s
periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the
annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003.

     Titan International is a leading supplier of wheels, tires and assemblies
for off-highway equipment used in agriculture, earthmoving/construction and
consumer markets. The earthmoving/construction market includes products supplied
to the U.S. military and other government entities, while the consumer market
includes all terrain vehicle and recreational/utility trailer applications.

     CONTACT: Titan International, Inc.
              Lisa Ross, 217-221-4489