Firestone tires are made in multiple locations worldwide, with primary manufacturing in USA, Canada, and other countries, as Firestone is owned by Bridgestone Corporation of Japan with global factories. Main manufacturing for Firestone tires sold in North America is in USA plants including Wilson, North Carolina, which is largest Bridgestone Americas plant making passenger and light truck Firestone tires, Des Moines, Iowa making agricultural and off-road Firestone tires, La Vergne, Tennessee, Warren County, Tennessee, and Aiken, South Carolina. In Canada, Firestone tires are made in Joliette, Quebec plant, which is only Bridgestone plant in Canada producing Firestone and Bridgestone tires. Globally, Firestone tires are also made in Mexico, Japan, Thailand, and other countries for local markets, as Bridgestone has over 50 tire plants worldwide. Firestone brand originated in Akron, Ohio, USA in 1900, historically made all tires in Akron, but production shifted to other states after 1980s. Firestone Complete Auto Care tires sold in US are mostly made in USA with Made in USA on sidewall, while some economy lines may be imported. Firestone Building Products roofing was made in USA plants like Indiana. So Firestone made primarily in USA for North American market, with major plants in North Carolina, Iowa, Tennessee, plus Canada plant in Quebec, and globally in Japan, Mexico, and Asia for international markets.
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