Description

Bring a piece of classic motoring safety history to your collection with this original Goodyear “Know the Tyre Laws” Tin sign. Once displayed in garages and tyre centres across the UK, this sign promoted safe driving practices and helped motorists understand the legal standards for tyre care and tread depth.

Product Details

• Era: Late 1970s to early 1980s

• Material: Tin

• Design: Classic Goodyear Winged Foot logo with detailed tyre safety illustrations

• Use: Displayed in garages, tyre fitters, and MOT stations to educate drivers on tyre safety and legal requirements

Historical Significance

• Founded in 1898, Goodyear became a leader in tyre innovation and road safety advocacy worldwide.

• This sign was part of a Goodyear campaign to raise awareness about tyre condition and legal tread depth, following the UK’s introduction of minimum tread laws.

• Featuring practical diagrams on tread wear, inflation, tyre types, and damage, it served both as an educational tool and a piece of brand advertising.

• The bold blue and yellow design, complete with the slogan “Drive Safely on Goodyear”, captured the company’s enduring focus on safety and reliability.

Condition

This original sign shows authentic age-related wear, including light marks, surface weathering, and mild edge wear consistent with garage use. The colours remain strong, and the text and graphics are clear and legible. A fantastic example of vintage Goodyear garage signage with genuine industrial patina.

Collectability

• Highly collectible among automobilia and garage sign enthusiasts.

• Represents Goodyear’s shift from pure advertising to public road safety awareness.

• Perfect for display in a garage, showroom, workshop, or vintage motoring collection.