Great Moments in History
Take a look at some of the many important turning points from more than a century of Goodyear innovation.
1932
Goodyear develops the first hydraulic brakes for airplanes.
1933
Goodyear launches the first of its airships, the U.S.S. Macon.
1934
Goodyear develops the first studded mud and snow tire.
Goodyear introduces earthmover tires.
1935
Goodyear acquires the Kelly Springfield tire Company as a wholly owned subsidiary.
1937
Goodyear builds and tests the first American-made synthetic rubber tire. As part of the war effort, company researchers will perfect the synthetic material, making it virtually identical to natural rubber
1939
Admiral Byrd leads his polar expedition with Goodyear tires on his "Penguin" Snow Cruiser.
Construction of a molded rubber products plant begins at St. Mary's, Ohio.
