Form 8-K
 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 8-K

Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 4, 2005

THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
         
Ohio
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 		  1-1927
(Commission File Number) 		  34-0253240
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
         
144 East Market Street, Akron, Ohio
(Address of principal executive offices)		   44316-0001
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (330) 796-2121

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

    o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
 
    o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
 
    o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
 
    o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 

Item 2.02.      Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

     A copy of the news release issued by The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company on Wednesday, May 4, 2005, describing its results of operations for the first quarter of 2005 is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

         
  THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY
 		  
Date: May 4, 2005  By   /s/ RICHARD J. KRAMER  
    Richard J. Kramer   
    Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer 		  

 

 

         

Exhibit Index

    99.1      News Release dated March 16, 2005.