NASCAR: Drivers praise Goodyear tires Jun 17, 2009
Drivers praise Goodyear tires at Brickyard 061709 - The Augusta Chronicle ... Drivers praise Goodyear tires at Brickyard Associated Press Wednesday, June 17, 2009. (The Augusta Chronicle)
With Summer Driving Increasing, Goodyear Has Key Tire Advice May 21, 2009
For more information about Goodyear tires, visit. 2,600 miles based on a 4% fuel economy improvement, on 65,000 Mile Tread Life Limited Warranty, as compared to the standard Goodyear Assurance tire tested on P195/65R15 size - 2008 Honda Civic. (PR Newswire)
Goodyear Wins Important Military Supply Contract May 9, 2009
"Goodyear is extremely pleased with BAE Systems' decision to source Goodyear tires exclusively on this platform and, more importantly, this fitment signifies an important step forward in Goodyear's working relationship with one of the world's premier providers of military vehicles," said Kris Fettig, Goodyear military OE account executive. The FMTV is based on a common cab, chassis and internal components. (PR Newswire)
Litchfield Park mulls adopting homestead Mar 28, 2009
An executive with Goodyear Tire r Co., he established the Southwest Cotton Co., which supplied the cotton needed for webbing and cording fabric used to reinforce Goodyear tires. He purchased the initial 80-acre parcel that became La Loma for $50 an acre. (AZCentral -- News)
Bad economy wins out over great weather at AMS Mar 9, 2009
MORE SLIPPING AND SLIDING: There was more talk from drivers about poor grip by the Goodyear tires on the track. "They need to go back to the drawing board, I guess,'' said Earnhardt, who finished 11th. "I ain't no tire engineer but, I mean, we have good success at a lot of tracks. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Smith calls for moving final race Mar 7, 2009
Several drivers said the problems at Las Vegas could possibly be traced to the Goodyear tires. Not that there was anything wrong with them -- quite the opposite. (The Augusta Chronicle)
NASCAR Notebook: Track owner hoping to move season-ending race Mar 7, 2009
"Sputter those enginesEveryone will be listening to their engines a little closer than usual in Atlanta.A rash of motor problems plagued some of the top contenders last weekend at Las Vegas, putting the focus on durability for Sunday s Kobalt Tools 500. All the manufacturers have been bit by the bug, Bobby Labonte said. It seems like everybody caught a sinus infection. At Las Vegas, five Toyota teams had to change motors for various reasons leading up to the race. Matt Kenseth, trying to become... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Smith calls on NASCAR to move season-ending race Mar 7, 2009
"It seems like everybody caught a sinus infection.''At Las Vegas, five Toyota teams had to change motors for various reasons leading up to the race. Matt Kenseth, trying to become the first driver to win the first three events of the season, ran into problems during warmups and lasted only six laps once the green flag dropped in his Ford.David Ragan and Carl Edwards, both d 00004000 riving Fords, also had engines fail. So did Mark Martin, whose Chevrolet went out for the second week in a... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Busch headlines as qualifying begins at Atlanta Mar 7, 2009
Even top finishers had complaints about the Goodyear tires in last year's race, but testing at the track in January left Greg Biffle and Juan Pablo Montoya hopeful the tires will have a better grip this year. Copyright 2009. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Goodyear Tires Selected for 2009 Toyota Corolla and Matrix Mar 29, 2008
(Logo: ) The 2009 Corolla and Matrix will come standard with the following Goodyear tires, depending on the specific vehicle model: P195/65R15 Eagle LS-2; P205/55R16 Eagle RS-A; P215/45R17 Eagle RS-A; and P215/45R18 Eagle F1 All Season ... Goodyear tires are original equipment on many vehicles from Acura, Audi, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Hummer, Infiniti, Isuzu, Jeep, Land Rover, Lexus, Mazda, Mercury, Nissan and Toyota ... Traditionally, more new vehicles in North America are... (PR Newswire)
Competitive tire industry challenges Dunlop brand Mar 19, 2008
"Today, there is a co-branding and cross-branding of tires. At Dunlop we make Goodyear tires and Goodyear factories make Dunlop tires," Noe said. Pages: 1. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Stewart in a tire tiff Mar 15, 2008
MP3: Listen as Dale Earnhardt Jr. share his opinion on the Goodyear tires and talks about Tony's Stewart's comments. to see this player. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Busch Gets Toyota's First Sprint Cup Win Mar 15, 2008
After climbing out of his Camry, Busch said, "This guy here, Steve Addington, the boys on the 18 car from the beginning, and the 18 has always been the car to beat here at Atlanta for many, many years when the place was redone with Bobby Labonte. This means so much to come back and do this and Jimmy Makar coming up and giving me congratulations made it set in. Stewart and Dale Earnhardt Jr. both passed Greg Biffle in the final laps to take second and third, with pole winner Gordon fifth.... (ABC 7 News, DC)
Kyle Busch gives Toyota first Sprint Cup victory Mar 15, 2008
Stewart, who complained about the Goodyear tires after blowing a right front and hitting the wall hard the previous week in Las Vegas, was even more upset after Sunday's race. Most pathetic racing tire in my career, he said after climbing out of his Toyota. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Stewart not likely to test Goodyear tires anytime soon after poor Las Vegas showing Mar 15, 2008
By Jenna Fryer ASSOCIATED PRESS. 3:09 p.m. March 14, 2008. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Test your news knowledge! Mar 15, 2008
Do you know your news. Do you know your news. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Edwards has strong run following tough week Mar 15, 2008
With everyone complaining about the handling of the Goodyear tires, even those who ran up front, Hornish and Franchitti were mainly concerned with making sure they were around to take the checkered flag. "I cannot believe how loose the cars were all day," said Franchitti, who landed a Sprint Cup ride with Chip Ganassi's team after his success in open-wheelers. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
NASCAR: 'You asked for it ...' Mar 15, 2008
"Stewart and Dale Earnhardt Jr. both passed Greg Biffle in the final laps to take second and third, with pole winner Gordon fifth.Stewart, who complained about the Goodyear tires after blowing a right front and hitting the wall hard the previous week in Las Vegas, was even more upset after Sunday's race."If I were Goodyear, I'd be really embarrassed about this weekend and what they brought us here," Stewart said of the tires chosen for a track known for being among the toughest on tires. "It... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Moore's column Mar 15, 2008
Plus, while Earnhardt and others kept whining about the quality, or lack thereof, of the Goodyear tires ( Even if I got them for free, I wouldn t keep them, said Tony Stewart, who finished a grumpy second), Busch kept driving fast. And get this: Busch was part of the Hendrick team before he was dropped before this season for the people s choice. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Badwords for Goodyear Mar 10, 2008
Crew members work to change the Goodyear tires on Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s car during the Kobalt Tools 500Sunday. Earnhardt was among several drivers who said they were unhappy with the tires Goodyear supplied for the race. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Roush remains unfazed Feb 29, 2008
" Roush, whose team fields five Cup entries with Edwards, Matt Kenseth, Greg Biffle, Jamie McMurray and David Ragan, quickly got everyone on his team pointed in the right direction in the new car. "From the first of May, when we suited up, (we) went on the market to find some tires other than Goodyear tires, went to the racetracks that weren't on NASCAR's schedule, we made a Herculean effort," Roush noted. "The guys. went off and carried the load and caught up. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Roush catches up fast Feb 29, 2008
"From the first of May, when we suited up, [we] went on the market to find some tires other than Goodyear tires, went to the racetracks that weren't on NASCAR's schedule, we made a herculean effort," Roush noted. "The guys ... went off and carried the load and caught up."The 16-race CoT schedule that NASCAR ran in 2007 to prepare for the full schedule this year included two road races, one superspeedway and 13 ovals measuring 1. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Slow star with CoT got Roush and his team going Feb 28, 2008
From the first of May, when we suited up, (we) went on the market to find some tires other than Goodyear tires, went to the racetracks that weren't on NASCAR's schedule, we made a Herculean effort, Roush noted. The guys. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Drivers push it, back off Feb 17, 2008
TIRE WORRIES: Since Kyle Busch has turned as many laps as anyone at Speedweeks -- he's the only driver racing all three NASCAR series at Daytona -- he might be the best person to evaluate the Goodyear tires. "I've gotten one [heck] of a feel for the tires so far," Busch said after the Nationwide race Saturday. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Goodyear Announces Diversity Program Feb 5, 2008
Since it first began supplying tires to NASCAR, Goodyear tires have logged 1,446 Sprint Cup Series victories, and the number continues to rise. Goodyear consumer tires are inspired by the innovations and cutting-edge technology from the race track. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Chrysler LLC Reveals Lineup of 'Tricked, Tuned and Customized' Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge Vehicles for the 2007 SEMA Show Oct 30, 2007
It features a fully customized exterior including: -- hood with functional scoop and reworked induction system -- front and rear fascias -- side rocker panels -- rear spoiler -- 20 x 9 SRT wheels and 245/45-20 Goodyear tires -- sport suspension with lowered-ride height -- sport-tuned dual exhaust and powertrain control module The RT R/T's sport interior features full dark slate trim, sport seats trimmed in dark slate leather with fire-red stitching and perforated suede inserts and dual DVD... (PR Newswire)
Easy Pay receives zoning variance Oct 17, 2007
However, Easy Pay officials stated the multiple signs are needed to advertise the wide variety of products offered by the store, such as GE appliances and Goodyear tires. Alice Jane Sims received a use variance to place a storage building 1 1/2 feet from the property line at her Shorter Street residence. (Eufaula Tribune, AL)
Goodyear Carpool Study Reveals Ontarians Still Go It Alone Sep 17, 2007
QUICK SEARCH BY ORGANIZATION. FREE SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES. (Canada Newswire)
Bowyer laps up his first Nextel Cup win Sep 17, 2007
"That much was evident on Bowyer's last green-flag pit stop for four tires and two cans of fuel on Lap 236. Martin, though, made no adjustments to the car, in keeping with what they did to it for the entire race - virtually nothing. "The only thing we did today was fire Goodyear tires at that thing," he said. "We didn't make any air pressure adjustments or anything. The car just liked everything it had under it today. (Boston Globe)
Legislature to meet, consider overriding Easley's veto Sep 8, 2007
The state legislature will convene next week in an attempt to override Gov. Mike Easley's veto of an incentives package for Goodyear Tires. Easley said Thursday that he's reconvened the legislative session for Sept. 10. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Easley vetoes Goodyear incentives Aug 31, 2007
Citing what he said was the inherent unfairness of the legislation, Gov. Mike Easley on Thursday vetoed a bill that would have given up to $40 million in incentives to Goodyear Tires to upgrade its plant in Fayetteville. The General Assembly passed the legislation, House Bill 1761, earlier this year. (Triangle Business Journal)
Sports : Triple header race weekend creates new point leaders Aug 23, 2007
In Round VIII, Hawley was followed by Scott Schwalbe in a BFG Toyota and Tim Lemons on Goodyear tires. Hawley moved just three points ahead of former class leader Gary Nierop on Goodyears who had a pair of fourth place finishes during the weekend. (Forest Republican, WI)
Goodyear Raises $20,000 with First-Ever 'Get There'(TM) Charity Auction Jul 25, 2007
"Goodyear would like to thank all the fans who bid on these unique race-used Eagle tires and helped us raise so much money for The NASCAR Foundation." The Goodyear 'Get there' Charity Auction provided fans the opportunity to bid on 43 authentic Goodyear tires individually autographed by the top NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series drivers ... For more tire information on Goodyear tires, go to. (PR Newswire)
Ford, Roush Finally Showing Some Clout Jul 13, 2007
I thought they would put teeth in that, but they didn't. "We got behind. But five weeks ago I hired six people and dedicated a tractor-trailer [for testing]. We've been to Iowa, Milwaukee four times in the last month, and Road Atlanta and VIR [Virginia International Raceway].". (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Carmakers, union on collision course over retiree health costs Jul 10, 2007
Goodyear tires at a plant in Ontario, Canada. The steelworkers' union agreed to take on retirees' health care expenses, taking a $1. (USA Today -- Money)
Vandal sullies Polk Home Jul 4, 2007
Police also found graffiti on the front of the ATe on James Campbell Boulevard, Goodyear Tires on Garden Street, Paper Pulleys on Woodland Street and the barber shop on East 7th Street near the courthouse. You can t tell what people will do anymore, said barber shop owner Sport Brewer. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
It's That Time Jun 27, 2007
Tires are displayed outside of a Goodyear Tires shop in San Jose, Calif. Wednesday, April 25, 2007. (Townhall.com)
I-Team Tire Investigation: 'Dirty Little Secrets' Jun 20, 2007
Problems with those Goodyear tires were widely reported. So it's hard to know whether those sealed records contain any new information. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Kyle Busch, Hendrick Better Off Apart Jun 16, 2007
Reutimann doesn't favor lifting all restrictions on testing, because the power teams would be able to test more, but he does think teams should be able to get Goodyear tires for testing at non-Nextel Cup tracks. "I understand what [NASCAR] is trying to do, but it isn't having the effect they intended," he said. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
NASCAR might relax testing policy Jun 2, 2007
But teams can't use current Goodyear tires because of a leasing agreement intended to prevent extracurricular testing. To circumvent the lack of available tires, teams have started using other manufacturers for test sessions. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Evernham frustrated but not desperate May 19, 2007
The Goodyear tires we're running this year are a little bit different, and we're just playing a little bit of catch-up right now. " And he certainly sympathized with Evernham's struggles to keep up. "I wouldn't want to be a car owner in this day and age," he said. "A lot of great car owners who have been in the sport a long time are looking for investors to come in and put some more money in circulation where we can keep up with the Joneses next door and keep spending and keep testing and keep... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Creating Empires May 14, 2007
So franchisees can buy Ford work vans, equip them with Goodyear tires and gas them up at Exxon for a discount. Then at the end of the year, each franchisee gets a rebate check for 8 percent of everything they spent through Buy Max. (Herald-Tribune)
Goodyear Has Plans to Shutter More Tire Plants Apr 29, 2007
MARCIO JOSE SANCHEZ/The Associated Press Tires are on display outside a Goodyear Tires shop Wednesday in San Jose, Calif. Goodyear reported a first-quarter loss of $174 million. (The Ledger)
NASCAR is more costly than ever Apr 18, 2007
Among those rules and changes: the car of tomorrow, testing limits, limits on any testing at all with Goodyear tires, testing limits on rookies, even the guarantee to the top 35 of a spot in each race. Consider the plight of the new Team Red Bull and of Michael Waltrip s new team. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
National spotlight shines on HCC Apr 17, 2007
Dad drove home from work in a car equipped with 3-T Super Cushion Goodyear tires which cost 13. 35 apiece. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Fifty-two year joyride ends Apr 3, 2007
After Ron was killed in a plane crash in 1983, William Perdock changed his vision to include his brother's son Phil, a business graduate of UNI and a manager of Osco Drug and Goodyear Tires. At the time, Phil Perdock was interested in purchasing a pharmacy that had come up for sale in Washington. (Washington Journal, IA)
Late gamble backfires as Kyle Busch takes second Mar 11, 2007
" Wrecking was the theme of the day in the race, with a track-record 12 cautions slowing traffic for 58 laps before an announced crowd of 110,000. Drivers had difficulty adjusting to the faster new course, and they weren't hesitant to blame the repaved and higher-banked track and the hard Goodyear tires that were mandated as an adjustment to the new conditions. Burton didn't exactly come to the defense of the track or the tire manufacturer, but said there had been an overreaction. "I like it... (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Sports)
JOE HAWK: Stock-car scion Wood takes biggest step Mar 11, 2007
" In other words, he wants to stand on his own four Goodyear tires. Provided they hold up in today's guaranteed-to-be-interesting race. "The thing, the way I see it, is to finish," Wood said. "No matter what, do what you have to do to finish. " Speaking that way, Jon Wood doesn't sound like a first-time Cup driver. No, he sounds more seasoned -- and reasoned -- than some of the more veteran drivers who will be on the track with him today. Joe Hawk is the Review-Journal's sports editor. He can be... (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Sports)
Kahne on pole for Sunday race Mar 11, 2007
A day many drivers began unsure of how new, harder Goodyear tires would adapt to a rebanked and repaved layout had no effect on this Dodge contingent, which was among the fastest in practice. Kahne set the pace in the first session and then shattered his old record of 174. (USA Today -- Sports)
Johnson feels for suspended guys Feb 18, 2007
With track conditions changing with temperatures and with the variances that drivers say they're experiencing with the new sets of Goodyear tires, Friday afternoon's one-hour practice was necessary, he said. Stewart starts Sunday's race on the inside of Row 2. (Orlando Sentinel -- Sports)
Goodyear and NASCAR Extend Agreement Feb 4, 2007
Since it first began supplying tires to NASCAR, Goodyear tires have logged 1,410 NEXTEL Cup (and formerly, Winston Cup) victories, and the number continues to rise ... For more tire information on Goodyear tires, go to. (PR Newswire)
A good time to help a good cause Jan 26, 2007
The final part will see Goodyear embarking on a one-day donation drive on Jan 26, where it will donate the proceeds of one tire for every two Goodyear tires sold on that day to the flood recovery drive campaign. More than 250 Servitekar outlets nationwide will take part in the drive. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Monster Truck Show Jan 22, 2007
The 1996 Chevrolet truck has 1,500 horse power under its hood and rolls on 66x43x25 inch Goodyear tires. (J.D. Schwalm/The Clarion-Ledger). (The Clarion-Ledger)
Goodyear: 3-Month Strike Cost $350M Jan 10, 2007
The company counted on production at its international plants to help supply North American customers but some dealers said there was a shortage of some specialty Goodyear tires. Keegan said Goodyear lost no customers during the strike and has already gotten production levels back on track since union workers returned last week. (CBS News)
Goodyear workers return to work Jan 3, 2007
Goodyear tires rest in a service garage while auto-technician William Nelson works on a car. Slideshow. (Yahoo News -- Labor & Workplace)
