Exhibit 23.2


                         Consent of Independent Auditors


We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Post-Effective Amendment No.
1 to the Registration  Statement (Form No. 33-43393)  pertaining to the Treadco,
Inc.  Employees'  Investment  Plan of our report dated  January 28,  1998,  with
respect to the consolidated  financial statements and schedule of Treadco,  Inc.
included in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended  December 31, 1997,
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

                                                ERNST & YOUNG LLP



                                                /s/Ernst & Young, LLP
Little Rock, Arkansas                           --------------------------------

June 5, 1998


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