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Apollo Discussions => The Reality of Apollo => Topic started by: MartinC on December 29, 2016, 10:46:41 AM

Title: LRV and Goodyear
Post by: MartinC on December 29, 2016, 10:46:41 AM

On the face of it a simple question, but one which I'm struggling to get to the bottom of - did Goodyear have any involvement in the development or manufacture of tyres for the LRV?

I was looking at Goodyear's corporate information (for a totally unconnected matter) and there are a number of references to their involvement in the LRV. For example:
http://www.goodyear.eu/uk_en/news/80196-goodyear-showcases-innovative-space-tire-at-geneva-motor-show/?group=farm&group=four_four&group=light_truck&group=otr&group=passenger&group=truck (http://www.goodyear.eu/uk_en/news/80196-goodyear-showcases-innovative-space-tire-at-geneva-motor-show/?group=farm&group=four_four&group=light_truck&group=otr&group=passenger&group=truck)

However, my understanding was that Boeing was the principal contractor and General Motors developed and manufactured the tyres (as well as other components). This seems to be backed up by available reference material. Goodyear did have some involvement in development of early prototype tyres but these were not used for the LRV. In addition, I believe Goodyear did provide the tyres for the MET which was deployed on Apollo 14

Has anyone got a definitive answer on this?

Many thanks,
Martin.

Title: Re: LRV and Goodyear
Post by: bknight on December 29, 2016, 11:03:39 AM

All I can find is that GM designed he tires.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lunar_Roving_Vehicle

Title: Re: LRV and Goodyear
Post by: smartcooky on December 29, 2016, 01:31:15 PM

This Goodyear advert would seem to be claiming some involvement...

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7kYY/goodyear-goodyear-tires

Title: Re: LRV and Goodyear
Post by: bknight on December 29, 2016, 04:02:59 PM

They appear to be involved in a remake of the original possibly for future missions.

http://www.collectspace.com/news/news-120508a.html

Title: Re: LRV and Goodyear
Post by: Abaddon on December 30, 2016, 03:44:27 AM

See https://www.hq.nasa.gov/alsj/a14/ap14-KSC-70C-156BW.jpg

That is the Apollo 14 MET with clear goodyear logos on the wheels. The rover wheels were designed and built by GM however.

So the claim that Goodyear put wheels on the moon is correct, they just weren't the rover wheels.

Given that most would be unaware of the MET, I expect that a more immediately recognisable iconic image was used for advertising purposes.

Title: Re: LRV and Goodyear
Post by: Glom on December 30, 2016, 04:35:52 AM

Quote from: Abaddon on December 30, 2016, 03:44:27 AM

See https://www.hq.nasa.gov/alsj/a14/ap14-KSC-70C-156BW.jpg

That is the Apollo 14 MET with clear goodyear logos on the wheels. The rover wheels were designed and built by GM however.

So the claim that Goodyear put wheels on the moon is correct, they just weren't the rover wheels.

Given that most would be unaware of the MET, I expect that a more immediately recognisable iconic image was used for advertising purposes.

What? A shopping trolley not good enough for Goodyear?

That would be struck down by the regulator over here I think.

Title: Re: LRV and Goodyear
Post by: MartinC on January 04, 2017, 10:33:03 AM

Many thanks for your responses - it would appear Goodyear are using a little poetic licence with their advertising.

Wishing you all a happy new year.

Title: Re: LRV and Goodyear
Post by: Abaddon on January 05, 2017, 10:06:58 AM

Quote from: MartinC on January 04, 2017, 10:33:03 AM

Many thanks for your responses - it would appear Goodyear are using a little poetic licence with their advertising.

Wishing you all a happy new year.

LOL. Is that not true of all advertising?

HNY to you.