Goodyear

A Legacy of Innovation Since 1898

Founded in 1898 by Frank Seiberling, Goodyear was named after American Charles Goodyear, inventor of vulcanized rubber. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, and established in 1898, Goodyear is one of the world's most recognized and respected brands. What began as a small operation with just 13 employees has grown into a global tire manufacturing powerhouse, driven by a relentless commitment to advancing tire technology and performance.

Goodyear has been an industry leader for more than 125 years, earning its reputation through groundbreaking innovations that changed the automotive landscape. In 1903, Goodyear president, chairman and CEO Paul Weeks Litchfield was granted a patent for the first tubeless automobile tire. The first Goodyear tires became popular because they were easily detachable and required little maintenance. These early innovations established Goodyear as a problem-solver focused on making vehicle maintenance simpler and more reliable for drivers.

Racing Heritage and Performance Excellence

Goodyear's commitment to performance is proven on the world's most demanding racetracks. The company is the sole tire supplier for NASCAR series and the most successful tire supplier in Formula One history, with more starts, wins, and constructors' championships than any other tire supplier. This racing pedigree translates directly to consumer products, as many of the developments in racing tires have been adapted for passenger vehicles across the globe.

The company's racing credentials extend beyond modern motorsports. In 1960, Mickey Thompson broke the 400-mph barrier at Bonneville Salt Flats on Goodyear tires, and in 1964, Craig Breedlove reset the mark by going 526.28 mph in a jet-powered Spirit of America equipped with Goodyear tires, later eclipsing 600 mph in 1965. These achievements demonstrate Goodyear's ability to engineer tires that perform under the most extreme conditions imaginable.

Comprehensive Tire Solutions

Today, Goodyear manufactures a complete range of tires designed to meet diverse driving needs and vehicle requirements. From daily commuter vehicles to high-performance sports cars, from commercial trucks to specialized equipment, Goodyear's engineering expertise ensures optimal performance, safety, and durability across every application.

Goodyear has always been at the forefront of tire technology, continuously producing products, services and solutions that set new benchmarks for performance and reliability across industries worldwide. The company's extensive research and development efforts focus on advancing tire compounds, tread patterns, and construction techniques to deliver improvements in wet traction, fuel efficiency, tread life, and ride comfort.

Innovation Beyond the Road

Goodyear's innovation extends far beyond automotive applications. With the expansion of space exploration, Goodyear's scientists were responsible for the development of satellites, antennae, guidance systems and more, including a computer called STARAN, which had the world's first content-addressable memory. Though Goodyear had been manufacturing airships and balloons since the early 1900s, the first Goodyear advertising blimp flew in 1925, and today, it is one of the most recognizable advertising icons in America.

Goodyear would research and develop radial tires (and later steel-belted radials), wide-tread ("Polyglas") fiberglass tires, all-season tread, and in 1992, the first run-on-flat tires. Each of these innovations addressed specific driver needs and safety concerns, cementing Goodyear's position as an industry innovator focused on solving real-world transportation challenges.

Why Choose Goodyear

When you select Goodyear, you're choosing a brand with over a century of tire engineering expertise. The company's commitment to quality is backed by rigorous testing protocols, advanced manufacturing processes, and continuous innovation. Whether you're looking for all-season reliability, high-performance handling, or specialized applications, Goodyear's extensive product lineup offers solutions engineered to deliver confidence and control in every driving condition.

Goodyear's iconic Wingfoot logo—inspired by the winged sandal of Mercury, the Roman god of speed—represents more than just a brand identity. It symbolizes the company's enduring dedication to mobility, innovation, and the pursuit of excellence in tire technology that keeps drivers moving safely and efficiently around the world.