Goodyear Tyres

Goodyear is one of the world's most iconic tire brands, with a history rooted in the early industrial era of the United States. Founded in 1898 by Frank Seiberling in Akron, Ohio, the company was named in honor of Charles Goodyear, the chemist who discovered the vulcanization process that made commercial rubber use possible. Since its inception, the brand has been a leader in mobility, developing the first tubeless automobile tires in 1903 and eventually expanding its reach from the streets of Ohio to the surface of the moon during the Apollo 14 mission.

Today, Goodyear operates as a massive multinational entity, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. It remains headquartered in Akron, Ohio, serving as one of the last major American-owned tire manufacturers. The company has a vast global footprint, with manufacturing taking place in over 50 facilities across roughly 20 countries, including the United States, China, Germany, and Brazil. This ensures a localized supply chain for various global markets while maintaining its heritage as a cornerstone of American industry.

In recent years, the company has continued to consolidate its market position through strategic acquisitions, such as the purchase of Cooper Tire & Rubber Company in 2021. As of 2026, Goodyear continues to lead in tire technology, focusing on sustainability and high-performance engineering for everything from passenger cars to aviation and heavy machinery.