- Charles Goodyear invented vulcanized rubber in 1844 that was later used for tires.
- In 1888, John Dunlop invented the air-filled or pneumatic tires, however, his were for bicycles.
- In 1911, Philip Strauss invented the first successful tire, which was a combination tire and air filled inner tube. Strauss' company the Hardman Tire & Rubber Company marketed the tires.
- In 1903, P.W. Litchfield of the Goodyear Tire Company patented the first tubeless tire, however, it was never commercially exploited until the 1954 Packard.
In 1904, mountable rims were introduced that allowed drivers to fix their own flats. In 1908, Frank Seiberling invented grooved tires with improved road traction. 
- In 1910, B.F. Goodrich Company invented longer life tires by adding carbon to the rubber.
- Goodrich also invented the first synthetic rubber tires in 1937 made of a patented substance called Chemigum.
A tire or tyre is a ring-shaped covering that fits around a wheel's rim to protect it and enable better vehicle performance. Most tires, such as those for automobiles and bicycles, provide traction between the vehicle and the road while providing a flexible cushion that absorbs shock.
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