NEW YORK (Standard&Poor's) Sept. 25, 2008--Standard&Poor's Ratings Services said today that its ratings on The Goodyear Tire&Rubber Co. (BB-/Positive/--) are not immediately affected by the company's announcement today that it will draw down $600 million of its U.S. revolving credit facility because Goodyear's access to $360 million of cash invested with The Reserve Primary Fund has been delayed temporarily. Once the drawdown has been completed, we believe the company's cash position and available credit facilities will be sufficient to support near-term cash needs. In light of the anxious state of the capital markets, we believe the company's action reflects prudent steps to minimize the effects of any unexpected credit disruptions. Although recent events have
