Are BFGoodrich tires still made?

BFGoodrich still exists as a name and company though, and they make some good tires for passenger vehicles. We'll explore a bit of the history behind BFGoodrich as well as where their tires are currently made. Like many automotive industries, their businesses have many attempts at consolidation for the purpose of technology and competition.

What year did BFGoodrich make radial tires?

BFGoodrich is driven to produce industry-first technology in all of its tire segments. 1947: First tubeless tire for American cars. 1965: First radial tire on the American market: the Lifesaver. 1967: First run-flat tire. 1972: Launches radial-ply touring tires in North America, while other manufacturers continue to develop “Bias-ply” tires.

Why did Ford use BFGoodrich tires?

Ford Motor Company, then owned by Henry Ford, chose BFGoodrich tires to be fitted in the new Model A Ford in 1903. That same year, the Model A, equipped with the tires, became the first car to cross the United States from east to west. This event made BFGoodrich a household name.