COOPER TIRES
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company was founded in 1914 and specializes exclusively in the production of automotive tires. Since 2021, the brand has been part of the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company corporation. The product portfolio covers tires for passenger cars, SUVs, and light commercial vehicles. Manufacturing facilities focus on developing tread patterns for various road conditions. The company prioritizes the balance between wear resistance and handling.
Country
USA
Brand History
1914: Founding of the M and M Manufacturing company in Akron, Ohio. 1946: Official renaming to Cooper Tire & Rubber Company. 2021: Full acquisition of the company by the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company corporation.
Key OEM Customers
Ford, Volkswagen, General Motors, Mercedes-Benz, Honda
Type
Manufacturer/OEM Supplier
Ecology
No information available.
Brand Authentication
The tire sidewall features a DOT code containing information about the manufacturing plant, size, and production date in a four-digit format (week and year). A design feature is the presence of Tread Wear Indicators (TWI) located within the tire grooves. Markings are applied via hot stamping directly in the mold during vulcanization.
Certificates
ISO 9001, IATF 16949.
