Great Moments in History

Take a look at some of the many important turning points from more than a century of Goodyear innovation.

1901

Wingfoot trademark is first used in advertising in the Saturday Evening Post.


Goodyear co-founder and sales manager Frank Seiberling offers young Henry Ford tires for his new race car to help Ford get started in racing. Goodyear tires appear in first race.


1903

P.W. Litchfield earns patent on first tubeless automobile tire.


1908

Goodyear introduces its first All-Weather Tread non-skid tire, featuring a diamond tread design.


1909

First pneumatic rubber airplane tire is developed to replace sled runners and bicycle tires.





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