In 1963 Goodyear introduced illuminated tires

In 1963 Goodyear presented tires made from urethane, the same material used to make skateboard wheels. According to History Garage, the tires were also illuminated with “18 tiny bulbs the driver could activate, illuminating the surrounding area with an even wash or flashes of light.” Unfortunately, the tires never went into production. Goodyear molded the […]

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Between 1956 and 1972 Goodyear…

Between 1956 and 1972 Goodyear worked on an inflatable rescue plane for the US military. Despite being fully airworthy, the project was abandoned when the military didn’t order such planes.