About General Tire

Anywhere is possible

100 years of adventures.

Whether you‘re driving paved roads or navigating uncharted territory in the desert.
You can go anywhere with General Tire.
With more than 100 years of experience in the tire industry and as part of Continental - a leading tire manufacturer based in Germany - General Tire delivers products you can rely on.

Passenger and Van Tires
For your everyday adventures 

General Tire is your robust and reliable partner in every driving condition, from a family vacation, to the kid‘s football game or driving to work. General Tire offers products you can rely on for the little adventure in your everyday life.

4x4 Tires
Your 4x4 Specialist
Whether you‘re driving on paved roads or navigating uncharted territory, General Tire offers SUV and 4x4 drivers robust and durable tires for every application. This is traditionally one of General Tire‘s core competences with its American heritage.

W.O. O'Neill, founder of General Tire

Our History

• September 29th, 1915 William F. O‘Neil, “W.O.” and Winfred E. Fouse, found the General Tire and Rubber Company in Akron, Ohio.
• 1928 General Tire develops rubber flaps for truck tires.
• 1930‘s The first international subsidiary is founded in Mexico.
• 1930‘s Nygen and fabric production.
• 1944 GT began production in its 2nd U.S. facility in Waco, Texas; production phased out in 1986.
• 1960 A new material combination for compound is patented.
• 1973 General Tire opens its 6th plant, equipped for full radial tire production, in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.
• October 30th, 1987 Continental Tire North America, Inc. finalizes the acquisition of General Tire, Inc.
• 2007 Introduction of a new logo to represent the brand for both the passenger / light truck and the commercial vehicle tire divisions.
• 2008 General Tire re-enters Off-Road racing.
• 2012 General Tire is a leader in the development, production and marketing of quality tires for automotive.
• September 29th, 2015 General Tire 100 years.