Monday, November 19, 2007

BF Goodrich Tires - An Amazing Tire Company

by Terry Edwards

BF Goodrich tires has manufactured tires that have been some of the finest and most well known for decades. The Goodrich Corp has certainly had a storied history in the world of passenger tires.

The company dates back to 1870 when a man by the name of Benjamin Franklin Goodrich opened up a tire manufacturing plant in Akron, OH. It quickly became the leader in the tire industry, providing tires for all types of vehicles.

BF Goodrich tires supply tires not only for just passenger cars and trucks, but many other markets as well.

The Goodrich Company invented several firsts in the tire market including the first tubeless tire in 1946.

Perhaps what the company is most known for has been their line of BF Goodrich Radial T/A brand of tires.

I can remember back in the 70's when having a set of radial T/A's was top of the line. With its raised white letters and unique tread design, this tire was for serious car owners. I had a set on my Pontiac Trans Am and it was incredible. Back then it was a letter rating system for tires. I had a set of LR60-15's and they were fat looking. Of course, times have dramatically changed since then.

Today you can find Goodrich tires for racing or off-road use as well as long lasting passenger use.

A lot has changed since BF Goodrich started his company, but one thing remains the same; Goodrich tires continue to be among the leaders in the tire industry.

By the way, you can learn more about BF Goodrich Tires as well as more information on everything to do with tires for cars-trucks-motorcycles-racing and more by visiting us at http://www.TiresA-Z.com.

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