Goodyear tire

Goodyear is a prominent American tire manufacturer founded in 1898 by Frank Seiberling in Akron, Ohio. The company is named after Charles Goodyear, the inventor of the vulcanization process for rubber. Over the years, Goodyear has expanded its product line to include tires for passenger vehicles, commercial trucks, aircraft, and heavy machinery. The brand is renowned for its innovation in tire technology and has been a significant player in motorsports, supplying tires for events like NASCAR and Formula One. As of 2025, Goodyear continues to operate as an independent entity, manufacturing tires in multiple countries worldwide, including the United States, China, and Luxembourg. The company remains headquartered in Akron, Ohio, and is publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol 'GT'.