GOODYEAR

Goodyear is an American company founded in 1898, specializing in the production of automotive tires and related rubber products. The main production focus is on tires for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and heavy equipment. The brand does not manufacture chassis or engine parts, focusing exclusively on road contact elements. Products are developed considering specific operating conditions in various climate zones. The company is an independent public limited company.

Country

USA

Brand History

1898: Frank Seiberling founded The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in Akron, Ohio. 1903: Patent obtained for the first detachable tire. 1970: Goodyear tires used on the lunar module of the Apollo 14 mission. 2021: Acquisition of Cooper Tire & Rubber Company completed, expanding the brand's production capacity.

Key OEM Customers

Ford, Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Toyota, General Motors

Type

Manufacturer/OEM Supplier

Ecology

The company implements technology using soybean oil in rubber compounds to reduce dependence on petroleum products. Prototypes of tires using biomaterials and recycled raw materials are under development.

Brand Authentication

There is no official authentication system. Sidewall markings are applied via vulcanization in the mold. Production date information is provided in the DOT code, where the last four digits indicate the week and year of manufacture.

Certificates

ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IATF 16949.