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Case
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2007
(Revised from original 1994 version)
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, 1986
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Timothy A. Luehrman and Joanne C. Chng
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Abstract
Goodyear's transition to radial tires from bias and bias-belted tires was difficult and expensive, but successful. Afterward, in 1983, the company embarked on a major diversification program. Three years later, after investments exceeding $1 billion in oil and gas pipelines and reserves, Goodyear was attacked by a corporate "raider" and is considering abandoning its diversification program in favor of a highly leveraged restructuring.
Keywords: Restructuring;
Transition;
Investment;
Diversification;
Rubber Industry;
Citation:
Luehrman, Timothy A., and Joanne C. Chng. "Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, 1986." Harvard Business School Case 295-033, January 2007. (Revised from original October 1994 version.)