Business Segments (Details 4) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011
Asset write-offs and accelerated depreciation:
Total Segment Asset Write Offs and Accelerated Depreciation	$ 2	$ 9
North American Tire [Member]
Asset write-offs and accelerated depreciation:
Total Segment Asset Write Offs and Accelerated Depreciation	0	8
Europe, Middle East and Africa Tire [Member]
Asset write-offs and accelerated depreciation:
Total Segment Asset Write Offs and Accelerated Depreciation	0	0
Latin American Tire [Member]
Asset write-offs and accelerated depreciation:
Total Segment Asset Write Offs and Accelerated Depreciation	0	0
Asia Pacific Tire [Member]
Asset write-offs and accelerated depreciation:
Total Segment Asset Write Offs and Accelerated Depreciation	$ 2	$ 1