UniRoyal Tire - Ginormous Everyday Objects on Waymarking.com

The eight-story Uniroyal Giant Tire in Detroit was originally created as a Ferris wheel attraction at the 1964/1965 New York World's Fair. The wheel held 96 fairgoers and was powered by a 100-horsepower motor. More than two million people rode the Giant Tire Ferris wheel during the fair, including Jacqueline Kennedy and her children, John Jr. and Caroline. After the 1965 World's Fair festivities ended, the Giant Tire was relocated to a Uniroyal sales office in Allen Park, Michigan, and has towered alongside I-94 near the Metro Airport ever since. Over the decades it has become an important symbol of Uniroyal's heritage and a cultural icon for the city of Detroit known the world over. In 1994, the Giant Tire received a facelift to give it a sleeker, more modern look. Neon lighting and a new hubcap were added. In August of 1998, the Giant Tire was modified again -- this time to resemble a NailGard tire. A giant nail was placed in the tread to demonstrate the product's ability to seal tread punctures. In 2003, Uniroyal invested close to $1 million to renovate the Giant Tire as its contribution to Detroit's I-94 corridor revitalization effort. The renovation, which included structural repairs and an update to the exterior, will ensure that the Giant Tire is enjoyed for many years to come.

Price of Admission: 0.00 (listed in local currency) Height of object in feet: 80 Size of a typical object of this: 2 feet

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