BFGoodrich is an American tire brand. Originally part of the industrial conglomerate Goodrich Corporation, it was acquired in 1990 by the French tire maker Michelin. BFGoodrich was the first American tire manufacturer to make radial tires. It made tires for the then new Winton car from Winton Motor Carriage Company. BFGoodrich tires have been fitted to several noteworthy historical vehicles: In 1903 the first car to cross the United States was fitted with BFGoodrich tires. In 1927 Charles Lindbergh's airplane, the "Spirit of St. From Wikipedia