World’s Largest Tyre, Allen Park
Thursday, 21st April 2005 by James Turnbull
Reader Tim Gregory found the 80 foot tall world's largest tyre in Michigan. It apparently started life as a giant tyre-shaped ferris wheel at the 1964-65 New York World's Fair, and was moved to Allen Park, Michigan to be a roadside attraction in 1966. According to this page at roadsideamerica.com it was once punctured with the world's largest nail as a publicity stunt.
When I was a kid growing up north of Detroit, we’d pass this tire on the way to/from the airport, and I thought it was the coolest thing ever. On clear days, you could see it from the airport on approach or departure.
I’d forgotten all about this…thanks for bringing back a fun childhood memory!!!
BIIIIG TIIIRE TAKES ON NAILS!!!!!
the nail has its own cult following… http://www.bignail.com/