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Goodyear

United States · Tires

Brand originUnited States
IndustryTires
About the brandGoodyear

About Goodyear

Goodyear is a U.S. tire manufacturer named in honor of vulcanization pioneer Charles Goodyear.

Founded1898
HeadquartersAkron, Ohio, United States
Company / groupThe Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

History and development

Frank Seiberling founded the company in Akron in 1898. Early production included various rubber goods and bicycle and carriage tires, while the rise of the automobile made tires the core business. Akron later became one of the most important centers of the U.S. rubber industry.

What does Goodyear make or offer?

Tires for passenger cars, SUVs, trucks and commercial vehicles, together with tire-service and mobility solutions.

Origin and country of manufacture

Goodyear is a U.S. tire manufacturer named in honor of vulcanization pioneer Charles Goodyear. The manufacturing country of a specific product can differ because international companies produce and assemble goods in multiple countries.

Goodyear: Tires for passenger cars, SUVs, trucks and commercial vehicles, together with tire-service and mobility solutions.

Frequently asked questions about Goodyear

Which country is Goodyear from?

Goodyear is a U.S. tire manufacturer named in honor of vulcanization pioneer Charles Goodyear. This describes the brand’s origin; an individual product may be manufactured in another country.

What does Goodyear make or offer?

Tires for passenger cars, SUVs, trucks and commercial vehicles, together with tire-service and mobility solutions.

Official website: https://www.goodyear.com/