This report traces the origins and development of the tire (tyre) from the earliest days to the present time. The core theme is the evolution of the tire (tyre) and the personalities and companies that contributed to this development.

Linked in with this, it describes the contribution of enabling sciences, particularly developments in synthetic rubber and the way that the evolving requirements of the automotive industry were met.

Major developments in the structure of the industry are placed in the context of tire (tyre) development to show how some companies became world leaders whilst others faded from view.

An Apology
Half the world uses the word "tire" whilst the other half uses "tyre". Unfortunately search engines don't realise that they mean the same. In order to be recognised by the search machines we have had to resort to the irritating strategy of duplicating the two words. Sorry!
 

This report traces the origins and development of the tire (tyre) from the earliest days to the present time. The core theme is the evolution of the tire (tyre) and the personalities and companies that contributed to this development.

Linked in with this, it describes the contribution of enabling sciences, particularly developments in synthetic rubber and the way that the evolving requirements of the automotive industry were met.

Major developments in the structure of the industry are placed in the context of tire (tyre) development to show how some companies became world leaders whilst others faded from view.

An Apology
Half the world uses the word "tire" whilst the other half uses "tyre". Unfortunately search engines don't realise that they mean the same. In order to be recognised by the search machines we have had to resort to the irritating strategy of duplicating the two words. Sorry!