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                                                                      EXHIBIT 99


News Release - April 3, 2000
Nasdaq: SMTR
Email: public relations@smartire.com
Tel: 800-982-2001 / 604-276-9884


                 SMARTIRE RESTRUCTURES GLOBAL ENGINEERING GROUP


RICHMOND, BRITISH COLUMBIA, April 3, 2000 - SmarTire Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: SMTR)
announces a restructuring of its global engineering and product development
resources in order to accelerate programs, further advancing its position as the
market leader in wireless tire monitoring.

To streamline efficiency and respond to the escalating demand for SmarTire's
technologically advanced products in Europe, the North American engineering and
product development teams will be consolidated at its Canadian head office in
Richmond, British Columbia. Additional resources will be added to SmarTire's
European operations to support strategic alliances including Transense
Technologies plc.

The Board of Directors reports that in the restructuring, Robert Rudman will
re-assume his position as President and Chief Executive Officer of SmarTire
Systems Inc. and become President of SmarTire USA Inc. with Kevin Carlson
extending his role as Chief Financial Officer to include General Manager of
SmarTire Systems Inc. Mark Desmarais, who has held the position of President of
SmarTire Systems and SmarTire USA from the Bourne, Massachusetts office is
leaving the Company effective March 31st to pursue other interests.

SmarTire Systems Inc. is an emerging technology company that develops and
markets proprietary tire monitoring systems for the North American and European
transportation industry. Through their strategic alliance, SmarTire and TRW Inc.
are committed to providing superior tire monitoring systems for both aftermarket
and original equipment applications. Additional information is available at
www.smartire.com.



Robert V. Rudman, CA
President and Chief Executive Officer, SmarTire Systems Inc.


Except for this historical information contained herein, this news release
contains forward looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties,
including the impact of competitive products and pricing and general economic
conditions as they affect the Company's customers. Actual results and
developments may therefore differ materially from those described in this
release.


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