The giant tire was built as a Ferris wheel for the 1964-65 World's Fair in New York and was relocated to Detroit in 1965. “For decades, the Giant Uniroyal Tire has brought smiles to the faces of ...

The 96-passenger Ferris wheel was a hit at the World’s Fair, drawing an estimated 2 million visitors, including Jacqueline Kennedy and her children, as well as the shah of Iran.

DETROIT – If you’ve driven through Southeast Michigan any time in the last 50 years, you’ve surely noticed a giant sized tire sitting on I-94. The Uniroyal Tire has been a staple of Metro ...

DETROIT—It all started with the 1964 World's Fair. From there, it found itself a spot in travel lore when it moved to Detroit and even landed a mention on "The Simpsons." Yes, Uniroyal's Giant Tire ...

It is the world's largest tire model ever built, standing 80 feet tall. Built from a Uniroyal-developed polyester resin reinforced with glass fiber, it was created as a Ferris wheel for the 1964 ...

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Giant Uniroyal Tire, an iconic landmark on Interstate 94 near Detroit, turned 60 on April 22. The 80-foot tall tire — which "signals home to area residents and welcomes ...

Uniroyal needs to step up it’s game and get with the times. It’s 2022. Everything is bigger. Well except Tigers ticket sales but that’s a different blog.

Built from a Uniroyal-developed polyester resin reinforced with glass fiber, it was created as a Ferris wheel for the 1964-65 World's Fair in Queens, New York City. The architectural firm that ...