The forefront of technology

We constantly pursue innovation

New discoveries will become new technologies, and new technologies will become new products, bringing you a better driving experience. Innovation not only refers to the work we do, but also to the role we play, the role we have been playing since 1898.

From our brand - named after Charles Goodyear, the inventor of the rubber vulcanization process - to our reputation as one of the world's largest tire manufacturers, everything about us stems from our innovative culture.

Our history

At Goodyear R&D, our scientists are honored to draw inspiration from over 100 years of discovery, design, and production innovation to drive today's research and development efforts.

Our history

• The Ford Model T was equipped with Goodyear tires when it was taken off the production line in 1908.

• We are not just a car tire manufacturer - we also produced the world's first inflatable airplane tire in 1909 and the first radial tire for commercial vehicles in 1983.

• The first car to break the land speed record of 600 miles per hour was equipped with Goodyear tires (1964). Our cooperation with F1 teams also has a long history, and cars equipped with Goodyear tires have won many races.

• Our tires were also the first to land on the moon - in 1970, the Apollo 14 lunar module was equipped with Goodyear XLT tires.

• We have a habit of creating: the first off-road tire (Rut Proof, 1921), the first tire that can still drive after a blowout (Lifeguard, 1934), the first mass-produced wet tire (Aquatred, 1991), and so on.

• We are committed to environmental protection - from the launch of grain based composite materials for BioTred in 2001 to the current research on renewable biomass tires.

  Not only does it have an advantage in tires

Our culture of innovation is not limited to history, but also reflected in the current work of Goodyear's global R&D engineers and scientists team; They are not only at the forefront of rubber and polymer science, but also in fields such as computing, physics, and mathematics.

Our R&D personnel have contributed to thousands of patents, and our inventions and breakthroughs are not only applied to tire products, but also to fields such as adhesives, food packaging, and even artificial hearts.

• Goodyear R&D is the training base for Paul Flory, the Nobel laureate in polymer science.

• Two researchers have already been awarded the Goodyear Medal, which is the * award of the Rubber Division of the American Chemical Society, aimed at recognizing scientists and engineers who have achieved * innovative achievements.

We will never overlook what we are best at - developing * and new tire technology to meet the needs of today's drivers. From tires that can still provide outstanding performance under the most difficult driving conditions to durable tires that can significantly save costs, we always put the driver first.

Goodyear's innovative technologies include:

• Self supporting tires (2005) are used for air tightness protection, which can still drive even under deflated conditions.

• The "active steering grab" and "active braking" technologies (2007) have improved the handling during emergency braking and turning.

• The "Yucheng 2nd generation" technology reduces rolling resistance and fuel consumption without affecting performance - achieving A-level wet grip * (2013)

Learn more about Goodyear's unique innovative technologies>>[Goodyear Technology "page link]

*A-grade wetland grip varies with tire size

    look into the future

We are still working hard. Goodyear R&D scientists constantly pursue innovation - focusing on the future, not only emphasizing the development of high-performance tires, but also reflecting the demand for responsible production in an increasingly scarce resource environment.

We are still working hard to develop more environmentally friendly products and launched Biolsporene, a tire made from renewable biomass, at the 2012 Copenhagen Climate Conference ™ Concept tires.

Whether now or in the future, we remain committed to innovation as always.