Who owns Firestone tires?

Firestone Tire and Rubber Company

Where was Harvey Firestone born?

Harvey S. Firestone

Why did Firestone fail?

Investigation and Possible Causes There were several primary causes of the tread separations; tire age, manufacturing facility, operating temperature, and vehicle weight. Ford did their own investigation into the matter, and confirmed that the Firestone tires were suffering from alarmingly high failure rates.

Why did Firestone tires fail?

Ford and Firestone both sent root-cause analyses to NHTSA. Firestone argued that vehicle weight, tire design, low recommended inflation pressure, and lower tire adhesion for tires manufactured at the Decatur factory contributed to the tire failures.

Where is Harvey Firestone buried?

This large six pillar sculpture is the Harvey S. Firestone Memorial located in Columbiana (Ohio) Cemetery, the burial place of Harvey S. Firestone (1868-1938). Firestone was born in Columbiana, Ohio.

Is Firestone a franchise?

Firestone is a franchise concept in the Automotive industry. It is also considered a Repair and Maintenance franchise. They were founded in 1909. You can also visit their franchise website to know more about the business.