Interesting...these tire companies are all linked one way or another...Quotes from tire news:
It would also give Goodyear a higher profile in Europe, where Sumitomo owns Dunlop and markets under the famous brand name.
But what is real interesting:
Goodyear has announced it is taking a 10% stake in Sumitomo Rubber Industries.
And even more interesting:
The two companies are already working closely together. Sumitomo produces tyres under the Goodyear brand name in Japan while Goodyear makes tyres for Sumitomo's operations in the United States.
So who the heck knows where it comes from.
Origins are weird...When I bought my replacement SVT rim for my E1, sure enough it has the Ford packaging, number etc..but has a "Made in China" in small letters....So much for buying American..heheh
