Harvey S. Firestone

Harvey S. Firestone founded the Firestone Tire & Rubber Company in 1900, pioneering innovations such as non‑skid tread and the first low‑pressure balloon tire. He led the company through its early growth, its racing legacy, and the development of synthetic rubber during World War I.

Harvey Firestone was the founder of the Firestone Tire Company. He began as a salesman for the Columbus Buggy Company, where he introduced pneumatic tires to the first vehicle he worked on. In 1909 he established the company, which became a household name and a pioneer in tire technology, known for its non‑skid tread pattern and multiple Indianapolis 500 vic...