Facts Issue 2008: Bridgestone takes over in the U.S. and Canada

Jan. 29, 2008

For the first time, Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire LLC surpassed Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in tire sales.

In Modern Tire Dealer's 2008 Facts Issue, Bridgestone finished 2007 with $8.5 billion in tire sales in the United States and Canada. Goodyear finished second with $8.3 billion in sales. Michelin North America Inc. was third with $7.2 billion.

Rounding out the top 10 are Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. ($2.1 billion), Continental Tire North America Inc., Hankook Tire America Corp., Yokohama Tire Corp., Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas, Kumho Tire U.S.A. Inc. and Pirelli Tire North America Inc.

The 42nd annual January Facts Issue also contains information on retail and commercial brand share, average tire costs, tire plant capacities and much more. Check it out!