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How One Simple Error Redefined Goodyear’s Legendary Legacy Goodyear’s name is synonymous with durability, innovation, and resilience—quators of tire excellence that have powered industry and transportation for over a century. Yet, behind its legendary reputation lies a story often overlooked: one small error that unexpectedly reshaped the company’s legacy. ### The Humble Misstep That Started It All In the early 1980s, Goodyear faced a common misstep common in manufacturing: a minor defect in a batch of tires produced for military logistics. While the flaw seemed insignificant at first—an overlooked calibration in the vulcanization process—it had ripple effects far beyond production numbers.