Goodyear is an American multinational tire manufacturing company founded in 1898. The company designs, develops, manufactures and distributes tires for various applications such as aviation, commercial trucks, off-road vehicles, motorcycles, race cars, and consumer vehicles.
Founded in 1898 by Frank Seiberling in Akron, Ohio.
In 1900, Goodyear produced its first bicycle tire.
In 1903, Goodyear started producing automobile tires.
In 1916, Goodyear became the world’s largest tire company.
During World War II, Goodyear shifted to producing military tires, aircraft landing gear, and gas masks.
In the 1960s, Goodyear became heavily involved in NASCAR, Formula One, and other racing events.
In 1974, the company introduced the first all-season radial tires.
In 2020, Goodyear announced a strategic plan to focus on high-value segments of the tire market and reduce operating costs.
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A tire designed for passenger vehicles, with a focus on providing a smooth ride, good handling, and wet traction. It is available in multiple sizes and types.
A premium tire designed for high-performance vehicles, with a focus on providing superior handling, cornering, and braking performance. It is available in multiple sizes and types.
A tire designed for light trucks, SUVs, and off-road vehicles, with a focus on providing good traction and durability on rough terrain. It is available in multiple sizes and types.
Goodyear is based in Akron, Ohio, United States.
Goodyear was founded in 1898 by Frank Seiberling in Akron, Ohio. The company started producing automobile tires in 1903 and became the world’s largest tire company in 1916. During World War II, Goodyear shifted to producing military tires. In the 1960s, Goodyear became heavily involved in NASCAR, Formula One, and other racing events. In 2020, the company announced a strategic plan to focus on high-value segments of the tire market and reduce operating costs.
Goodyear produces tires for various applications such as aviation, commercial trucks, off-road vehicles, motorcycles, race cars, and consumer vehicles. Some of their popular product lines include Assurance, Eagle, and Wrangler.
Some of Goodyear's competitors include Michelin, Bridgestone, and Continental. These companies are also major players in the tire manufacturing industry and offer a wide range of tires for various applications.
Goodyear offers various warranties for their tires based on the specific product line and type of tire. Generally, their tires come with a limited warranty of 6 years and a tread life warranty of up to 80,000 miles, depending on the product line.