# Why Goodyear's Glowing Tire Idea Flickered Out

> Even though cars were the size of boats, airbags didn't exist, and modern safety features like automatic emergency braking and even anti-lock brakes were far away, automakers and OEMs in the 1950s and 1960s still tried…

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/2172605/goodyear-glowing-tires-never-entered-production/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a0a6018c1bd97be031a04a4)
- **Published:** 2026-05-18
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #goodyear #cars #flickered #glowing #idea #safety #tire #airbags
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