Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010
Consolidated Statements of Operations [Abstract]
NET SALES	$ 5,620	$ 4,528	$ 11,022	$ 8,798
Cost of Goods Sold	4,572	3,686	9,033	7,142
Selling, Administrative and General Expense	753	670	1,421	1,275
Rationalizations (Note 2)	46	6	55	8
Interest Expense	81	77	155	151
Other Expense (Note 3)	48	7	52	111
Income before Income Taxes	120	82	306	111
United States and Foreign Taxes	64	43	126	96
Net Income	56	39	180	15
Less: Minority Shareholders' Net Income	9	11	30	34
Goodyear Net Income (Loss)	47	28	150	(19)
Less: Preferred Stock Dividends	7		7
Goodyear net income (loss) available to common shareholders	$ 40	$ 28	$ 143	$ (19)
Goodyear Net Income (Loss) available to Common Shareholders - Per Share of Common Stock
Basic	$ 0.16	$ 0.11	$ 0.58	$ (0.08)
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding (Note 6)	244	242	244	242
Diluted	$ 0.16	$ 0.11	$ 0.57	$ (0.08)
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding (Note 6)	247	244	262	242