Great Moments in History
Take a look at some of the many important turning points from more than a century of Goodyear innovation.
1970
Goodyear's Chemical Division, the world's largest producer of synthetic rubber, becomes the leading producer of polybutadiene rubber as well.
Goodyear produces its one billionth tire.
The first tires on the moon: Apollo 14's MET (Modularized Equipment Transporter) was shod with Goodyear's XLT tires.
1971
Goodyear Aerospace develops carbon-composite disk brake rotors. First used on aircraft, this technology will eventually be adopted in Formula One on the world's fastest race cars.
Goodyear equips giant earthmovers with the world's largest tires, measuring 11 1/2 feet high and weighing 7,000 pounds each.
1976
Chemical Division ships first shatterproof polyester resin soft-drink bottles (PET).
In cooperation with the Cleveland Clinic, Goodyear develops an experimental, air-driven artificial heart.
The industrial hose plant at Mount Pleasant, Iowa, starts production.
1977
Goodyear introduces the first all-season radial tire, the Tiempo.
1978
Goodyear pioneers new uses for old tires as construction materials for more than 2,000 artificial reefs and floating breakwaters, protecting harbors and providing habitats for marine life.
