Great moments in history
Take a look at some of the many important turning points from more than a century of Goodyear innovation.
Agreement with Michelin to combine the best of its Pax system and Goodyear's EMT run-flat tyre breakthroughs.
The 50-50 joint venture includes agreements on research and development, licensing of each company's patents and the creation of a global aftermarket service network.
Creation of RubberNetwork.com, an Internet-based purchasing alliance with five other tyre companies.
The web-based platform is an easy access, real-time medium in which tens of thousands of businesses can buy and sell supplies and exchange information regarding forecasts, inventory, billing, shipment and product design.
Debut of Aquatred 3, the newest in the popular Aquatred tyre line.
The new tyre offers enhancements in wet and dry traction, handling, ride comfort and treadwear over its predecessor.
Goodyear becomes the world's largest provider of truck tyre services by forming a joint venture with Treadco.
This combined the companies' U.S. truck tyre service and retreading outlets into a network of almost 200 service centres and 77 retreading plants.
Goodyear is appointed as tyre supplier to ASCAR, the UK equivalent of NASCAR, bringing 170mph oval racing to European audiences for the first time.
The renowned wet weather Goodyear Eagle tyre means that ASCARs can run in the rain for the first time.
Truckforce is launched - the first truly pan-European truck tyre service network
A sign of Goodyear's commitment to offering fleets cradle-to-grave tyre service, support and 24-hour emergency assistance.
Goodyear move from their long established UK head office base at Wolverhampton, to a new state of the art office and distribution complex in Erdington, Birmingham.
The building is christened TyreFort and formally opened on 5th September 2002.
The new Goodyear Eagle F1 tyre wins the Evo Magazine tyre test, proving its race-tyre-inspired design is a winner on the road as well.
Goodyear launches TireOnlineService
Goodyear Tires in Europe has enhanced the possibilities for their dealers to transact and place orders in real-time with TireOnlineService fast and independent of the opening hours of our service center.
Land Rover launch the G4 Challenge, a true global adventure spanning 4 time zones.
Goodyear is chosen as official tyre supplier, and the vehicles run on Wrangler MT/R tyres.
Goodyear launches TireManager
The Tire Manager is an optimized Internet tool to enhance customer service for our Goodyear dealers and customers. The Tire Manager provides the necessary tire tuning details for your car in an instant.
FleetOnlineSolutions, the fleet service provided by Goodyear Europe
FleetOnlineSolutions is taking the truck industry by storm by establishing new standards in truck tire management across the European scene. FleetOnlineSolutions seamlessly integrates fleet operators, tire dealers and retreaders on a highly automated web-enabled service platform, allowing all parties to reduce back-office costs and optimize tire life.
UltraGrip 6 - Grips where other tires won't
Your Benchmark for Winter Driving. The UltraGrip 6 sets a new standard of performance and offers you improved safety, control, steering ability and grip in wet, dry snow or ice (see 3D-BIS).
HydraGrip - Grips as well in the wet as in the dry
Thanks to our patented profiling technology, these tires offer vastly improved road contact when braking, even in rain-soaked emergency situations. Come rain or shine, the HydraGrip makes sure you get home
safely.
RunOnFlat
As a cutting-edge technology, RunOnFlat is still undergoing heavy development. While the basic system, consisting of reinforced tires together with a TPMS system, has been developed, tested and is now commercially available, there are more technical innovations and enhancements that are just around the corner.
Excellence -The new 3-in-1 performance tire
Safety, comfort and performance. The revolutionary Excellence tire incorporates three technologies into a single tire. It offers you the safest possible drive, with superb performance in handling, and an exceptional feeling of comfort.
