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The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is an American tire manufacturer. Goodyear manufactures tires for automobiles, commercial trucks, light trucks, motorcycles, airplanes, farm equipment and heavy earth-mover machinery.

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FORM 10-Q


SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549


QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 1996

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 1-1927


THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

OHIO 34-0253240
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)

1144 EAST MARKET STREET, AKRON, OHIO 44316-0001
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

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

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months, and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements
for the past 90 days.

Yes X No
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Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Number of Shares of Common Stock, Without
Par Value, Outstanding at June 30, 1996: 155,220,358


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THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME AND RETAINED EARNINGS
Unaudited


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(Dollars in millions, except per share) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
1996 1995 1996 1995
-------- -------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
NET SALES $3,329.5 $3,350.8 $6,575.0 $6,594.1

Cost of Goods Sold 2,559.8 2,550.6 5,041.0 5,038.0
Selling, Administrative and General Expense 469.1 478.1 940.1 961.6
Interest Expense 35.4 36.3 67.4 68.3
Other (Income) Expense (24.3) 6.7 (10.3) 9.6
Foreign Currency Exchange 4.7 3.0 6.6 27.9
Minority Interest in Net Income of Subsidiaries 11.3 8.7 23.2 16.2
-------- -------- -------- --------
Income before Income Taxes 273.5 267.4 507.0 472.5
United States and Foreign Taxes on Income 85.6 93.6 167.3 165.4
-------- -------- -------- --------
NET INCOME $ 187.9 $ 173.8 339.7 307.1
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Retained Earnings at Beginning of Period 2,661.0 2,194.5

CASH DIVIDENDS 77.4 68.2
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Retained Earnings at End of Period $2,923.3 $2,433.4
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PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK:

Net Income $ 1.22 $ 1.15 $ 2.20 $ 2.03
======== ======== ======== ========
Cash Dividends $ 0.25 $ 0.25 $ 0.50 $ 0.45
======== ======== ======== ========

AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING 155,099,068 151,741,845 154,642,859 151,613,546
</TABLE>


The accompanying notes are an integral part of this financial statement.


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THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
Unaudited

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(Dollars in millions) June 30, December 31,
1996 1995
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<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 278.7 $ 268.3
Accounts and notes receivable, less
allowance (1996-$60.6, 1995-$56.2) 2,028.5 1,615.0
Inventories:
Raw materials 314.1 309.8
Work in process 82.1 75.4
Finished product 1,560.3 1,380.0
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1,956.5 1,765.2
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 180.6 193.1
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TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 4,444.3 3,841.6

Investments in Affiliates, at equity 132.1 183.8
Long Term Accounts and Notes Receivable 224.9 252.0
Deferred Charges 829.9 793.3
Other Assets 161.0 157.7
Properties and Plants, less accumulated depreciation
(1996-$4,953.0, 1995-$4,788.7) 4,723.8 4,561.2
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TOTAL ASSETS $10,516.0 $ 9,789.6
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LIABILITIES
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable - trade $ 1,052.3 $ 1,170.7
Compensation and benefits 731.3 711.9
Other current liabilities 282.0 263.9
United States and foreign taxes 373.3 363.1
Notes payable to banks 683.7 211.1
Long term debt due within one year 19.9 15.6
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TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 3,142.5 2,736.3

Long Term Debt and Capital Leases 1,292.0 1,320.0
Compensation and Benefits 2,004.3 1,976.5
Other Long Term Liabilities 286.6 312.2
Minority equity in subsidiaries 223.4 162.9
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TOTAL LIABILITIES 6,948.8 6,507.9

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred Stock, no par value:
Authorized 50,000,000 shares, unissued -- --
Common Stock, no par value:
Authorized 300,000,000 shares
Outstanding shares 155,220,358 (153,524,311 in 1995)
after deducting 40,458,310 treasury shares (42,154,357 in 1995) 155.2 153.5
Capital Surplus 1,027.2 975.2
Retained Earnings 2,923.3 2,661.0
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment (513.8) (481.7)
Minimum Pension Liability Adjustment (24.7) (26.3)
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TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 3,567.2 3,281.7
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $10,516.0 $ 9,789.6
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</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this financial statement.




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THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
Unaudited

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(Dollars in millions) Six Months Ended
June 30,
1996 1995
Cash Flows from Operating Activities: ------ ------
<S> <C> <C>
NET INCOME $ 339.7 $ 307.1
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating
activities:
Depreciation 226.0 212.8
Accounts and notes receivable (425.4) (346.9)
Inventories (187.0) (359.0)
Accounts payable - trade (114.3) (8.8)
Other assets and liabilities 98.0 (46.5)
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Total adjustments (402.7) (548.4)
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NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES (63.0) (241.3)


Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures (267.9) (225.1)
Other transactions (75.0) 14.6
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NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES (342.9) (210.5)


Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Short term debt incurred 595.2 617.1
Short term debt paid (102.8) (178.2)
Long term debt incurred 6.3 84.3
Long term debt and capital leases paid (33.2) (29.1)
Common stock issued 53.7 17.8
Dividends paid (77.4) (68.2)
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES 441.8 443.7

Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents (25.5) (1.8)
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Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents 10.4 (9.9)

Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of the Period 268.3 250.9
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Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of the Period $ 278.7 $ 241.0
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</TABLE>


The accompanying notes are an integral part of this financial statement.


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THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS



ADJUSTMENTS
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All adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a
fair statement of the results of these unaudited interim periods have been
included.


PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK
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Per share amounts have been computed based on the average number of common
shares outstanding.



INFORMATION ABOUT NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES
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In 1995 the Company acquired, for cash, 32.7 percent of the outstanding shares
of a Polish tire manufacturer from the Polish government and agreed to purchase
original issue shares. The investment was accounted for using the equity method.
In the first quarter of 1996, the Company purchased original issue shares of
this tire manufacturer, bringing its ownership to 50.8 percent. This investment
is now accounted for as a consolidated subsidiary. Information in the
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows is presented net of the effects of the
consolidation.



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THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
SEGMENT INFORMATION
Unaudited


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(Dollars in millions) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
1996 1995 1996 1995
-------- -------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
INDUSTRY SEGMENTS
Sales to Unaffiliated Customers:
Tires $2,526.5 $2,532.3 $5,042.8 $5,025.4
Related products and services 302.5 329.7 560.0 575.6
-------- -------- -------- --------
Total Tires 2,829.0 2,862.0 5,602.8 5,601.0
General products 466.2 457.5 906.0 931.2
Oil transportation 34.3 31.3 66.2 61.9
-------- -------- -------- --------
NET SALES $3,329.5 $3,350.8 $6,575.0 $6,594.1
======== ======== ======== ========

Income:
Tires $ 248.4 $ 262.2 $ 500.8 $ 508.9
General products 51.3 51.5 93.0 94.3
Oil transportation 18.7 14.9 35.4 22.8
-------- -------- -------- --------
TOTAL OPERATING INCOME 318.4 328.6 629.2 626.0

Exclusions from operating income (44.9) (61.2) (122.2) (153.5)
-------- -------- -------- --------
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES $ 273.5 $ 267.4 $ 507.0 $ 472.5
======== ======== ======== ========



GEOGRAPHIC SEGMENTS
Sales to Unaffiliated Customers:
United States $1,788.1 $1,857.6 $3,518.8 $3,667.6
Europe 766.2 715.2 1,530.0 1,388.1
Latin America 390.4 395.0 771.8 802.0
Asia 215.2 212.1 418.2 393.4
Canada 169.6 170.9 336.2 343.0
-------- -------- -------- --------
NET SALES $3,329.5 $3,350.8 $6,575.0 $6,594.1
======== ======== ======== ========


Operating Income:
United States $ 131.8 $ 162.1 $ 260.3 $ 284.6
Europe 87.3 84.5 166.7 152.7
Latin America 67.2 53.9 138.4 131.0
Asia 25.7 18.7 51.2 42.1
Canada 6.4 9.4 12.6 15.6
-------- -------- -------- --------
TOTAL $ 318.4 $ 328.6 $ 629.2 $ 626.0
======== ======== ======== ========
</TABLE>


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THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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CONSOLIDATED
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SECOND QUARTER: Sales were $3.33 billion, compared to $3.35 billion in the
1995 period. Net income was $187.9 million or $1.22 per share, increasing 8.1
percent from $173.8 million or $1.15 per share in the 1995 period.

Sales reflected increased tire unit volume in Europe and Asia, but were
adversely affected by reduced sales to original equipment vehicle manufacturers
in North America (U.S. and Canada) and Latin America, competitive pricing
pressures in the North American replacement market and unfavorable translation
due to the strengthening of the U.S. dollar versus various foreign currencies.
Worldwide tire unit sales increased 4.5 percent from the 1995 period.

Cost of goods sold increased to 76.9 percent of sales from 76.1 percent in
the 1995 period, due primarily to the inclusion of expenses totaling $25.5
million ($17.5 million after tax or $.11 per share) resulting from the closure
of the Greece tire manufacturing facility, the discontinuance of PVC production
at Niagara Falls and workforce reductions. Costs were favorably impacted by
lower raw material prices, although reductions in production schedules in North
America to align inventory with market requirements also adversely affected
comparisons with prior periods.

Selling, administrative and general expense (SAG) decreased $9.0 million,
to 14.1 percent of sales from 14.3 percent in the 1995 period, primarily as a
result of ongoing cost containment measures. SAG included $5.7 million ($3.9
million after tax or $.03 per share) of expenses related to consolidation of
distribution and other facilities in North America. Other income and expense
included a gain of $32.8 million ($21.3 million after tax or $.14 per share)
resulting from the sale of business property in Asia. Net income benefitted from
a reduction in the estimated annual effective tax rate, due primarily to lower
U.S. taxes on foreign source income.

SIX MONTHS: Sales were $6.57 billion, compared to $6.59 billion in the 1995
period. Net income was $339.7 million or $2.20 per share, increasing 10.6
percent from $307.1 million or $2.03 per share in the 1995 period.

Sales reflected increased tire unit volume in Europe and Asia,

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but were adversely affected by reduced sales to original equipment vehicle
manufacturers in North America and Latin America, competitive pricing pressures
in the North American replacement market and unfavorable translation due to the
strengthening of the U.S. dollar versus various foreign currencies. Worldwide
tire unit sales increased 3.4 percent from the 1995 period.

Cost of goods sold increased to 76.7 percent of sales from 76.4 percent in
the 1995 period, due primarily to the inclusion of the previously mentioned
$25.5 million of expenses. Costs were favorably impacted by lower raw material
prices.

SAG decreased $21.5 million, to 14.3 percent of sales from 14.6 percent in
the 1995 period, primarily as a result of ongoing cost containment measures. SAG
included the previously mentioned $5.7 million of facility consolidation
expenses. Other income and expense included the previously mentioned gain of
$32.8 million. Foreign currency exchange expense decreased significantly
compared to the 1995 period, during which period European currencies had
strengthened versus the U.S. dollar.

SEGMENT INFORMATION
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SECOND QUARTER: Segment operating income of $318.4 million decreased 3.1
percent from $328.6 million in the 1995 period, due primarily to the inclusion
in the 1996 period of the previously mentioned expenses totaling $31.2 million
and the effects of reductions in production schedules in North America. Segment
operating margin decreased to 9.6 percent of sales from 9.8 percent in the 1995
period.

SIX MONTHS: Segment operating income was $629.2 million, compared to $626.0
million in the 1995 period. Segment operating margin increased to 9.6 percent of
sales from 9.5 percent in the 1995 period.

INDUSTRY SEGMENTS
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Tires
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SECOND QUARTER: Sales of $2.83 billion decreased 1.2 percent from $2.86
billion in the 1995 period. Operating income of $248.4 million decreased 5.2
percent from $262.2 million in the 1995 period.

Sales reflected increased tire unit volume in Europe and Asia, but were
adversely affected by reduced sales to original equipment vehicle manufacturers
in North America and Latin America, competitive pricing pressures in the North
American replacement market and unfavorable translation due to the strengthening
of the U.S. dollar versus various foreign currencies. Competitive pricing
pressures are expected to continue during 1996.

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The following table presents changes in tire unit sales:

Increase (Decrease) in Company Tire Unit Sales - - Second Quarter
- -----------------------------------------------------------------

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 vs. 1995
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<S> <C>
U.S. (2.2) %
International 12.6 %
Worldwide 4.5 %
</TABLE>

Although original equipment tire unit sales increased in Europe and Asia,
worldwide original equipment tire unit sales were lower. Worldwide replacement
tire unit sales were higher, increasing in the United States, Europe, Latin
America and Asia.

Operating income decreased due primarily to the inclusion of $26.9 million
of the previously mentioned expenses and reductions in production schedules in
North America. Operating income was favorably impacted by improved results in
Europe, Latin America and Asia, lower raw material costs and lower SAG.

SIX MONTHS: Sales were $5.60 billion, unchanged from the 1995 period.
Operating income of $500.8 million decreased 1.6 percent from $508.9 million in
the 1995 period.

Sales reflected increased tire unit volume in Europe and Asia, but were
adversely affected by reduced sales to original equipment vehicle manufacturers
in North America and Latin America, competitive pricing pressures in the North
American replacement market and unfavorable translation due to the strengthening
of the U.S. dollar versus various foreign currencies.

The following table presents changes in tire unit sales:

Increase (Decrease) in Company Tire Unit Sales - - Six Months
-------------------------------------------------------------

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 vs. 1995
-------------
<S> <C>
U.S. (3.5) %
International 11.7 %
Worldwide 3.4 %
</TABLE>

Although original equipment tire unit sales increased in Europe and Asia,
worldwide original equipment tire unit sales were lower. Worldwide replacement
tire unit sales were higher, increasing in the United States, Europe, Latin
America and Asia.

Operating income decreased due primarily to the inclusion of $32.5 million
of the previously mentioned expenses (including a first quarter charge of $5.6
million). Operating income was favorably impacted by improved results in Europe,
Latin America and Asia, lower raw material costs and lower SAG.



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General Products
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SECOND QUARTER: Sales of $466.2 million increased 1.9 percent from $457.5
million in the 1995 period. Operating income was $51.3 million, compared to
$51.5 million in the 1995 period.

Sales and operating income in engineered products increased due primarily
to increased sales volume of industrial rubber products. Sales and operating
income in chemical products decreased due to both lower selling prices and
reduced sales volume. Operating income in the 1996 period also was reduced by a
$4.3 million charge related to the discontinuance of PVC production at Niagara
Falls.

SIX MONTHS: Sales of $906.0 million decreased 2.7 percent from $931.2
million in the 1995 period. Operating income of $93.0 million decreased 1.4
percent from $94.3 million in the 1995 period.

Sales in engineered products decreased and operating income was adversely
affected by reduced sales to original equipment vehicle manufacturers in North
America. Operating income increased due primarily to ongoing cost containment
measures. Sales and operating income in chemical products decreased due to both
lower selling prices and reduced sales volume. Operating income in the 1996
period also was reduced by the previously mentioned charge of $4.3 million and a
first quarter charge of $.9 million.

Oil Transportation
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SECOND QUARTER: Sales of $34.3 million and operating income of $18.7
million were recorded in the second quarter of 1996, compared to $31.3 million
and $14.9 million, respectively, in the 1995 period. Improved trading results,
higher average tariffs and ongoing cost containment measures contributed to the
improvement.

SIX MONTHS: Sales of $66.2 million and operating income of $35.4 million
were recorded in the first six months of 1996, compared to $61.9 million and
$22.8 million, respectively, in the 1995 period. Operating income in the 1995
period was adversely affected by a charge of $5.0 million for the writedown of
surplus pipe and equipment. Improved trading results, higher average tariffs and
ongoing cost containment measures contributed to the improvement.


GEOGRAPHIC SEGMENTS
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U.S. Operations
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SECOND QUARTER: Sales of $1.79 billion decreased 3.7 percent from
$1.86 billion in the 1995 period. Operating income of $131.8

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million decreased 18.9 percent from $162.1 million in the 1995 period.

Sales and operating income decreased due primarily to reduced sales to
original equipment vehicle manufacturers and competitive tire pricing pressures
in the replacement market, although sales of engineered products increased.
Operating income was also reduced by $12.6 million of the previously mentioned
expenses and the effects of reductions in production schedules in North
America.

Operating income was favorably impacted by improved results in
engineered products and oil transportation activities, lower raw material costs
and lower SAG.

U.S. operations accounted for 53.7 percent of consolidated sales and
41.3 percent of consolidated operating income, compared to 55.4 percent and
49.3 percent, respectively, in the 1995 period.

SIX MONTHS: Sales of $3.52 billion decreased 4.1 percent from $3.67
billion in the 1995 period. Operating income of $260.3 million decreased 8.6
percent from $284.6 million in the 1995 period.

Sales and operating income decreased due primarily to reduced sales to
original equipment vehicle manufacturers and competitive tire pricing pressures
in the replacement market. Operating income also was reduced by $12.6 million
of the previously mentioned expenses.

Operating income was favorably impacted by lower raw material costs,
lower SAG and improved results in oil transportation activities (which in the
1995 period were affected by the aforesaid $5.0 million charge).

U.S. operations accounted for 53.5 percent of consolidated sales and
41.4 percent of consolidated operating income, compared to 55.6 percent and
45.5 percent, respectively, in the 1995 period.

International Operations
- ------------------------

SECOND QUARTER: Sales of $1.54 billion increased 3.2 percent from $1.49
billion in the 1995 period. Operating income of $186.6 million increased 12.2
percent from $166.5 million in the 1995 period. Operating income in the 1996
period was reduced by $18.6 million of the previously mentioned expenses.

In Europe, sales of $766.2 million increased 7.1 percent from $715.2
million in the 1995 period. Operating income of $87.3 million increased 3.3
percent from $84.5 million in the 1995 period. Operating income in the 1996
period was reduced by a $15.0 million charge related to the closure of the
Greece tire manufacturing facility.

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Sales and operating income in Europe increased due primarily to higher tire
unit sales and the acquisition of a majority ownership interest in a tire
manufacturing facility in Poland, but sales were adversely affected by the
strengthening of the U.S. dollar versus European currencies. Operating income
was favorably impacted by lower raw material costs, productivity improvements
and the effects of cost containment measures.

In Latin America, sales of $390.4 million decreased 1.2 percent from $395.0
million in the 1995 period. Operating income of $67.2 million increased 24.9
percent from $53.9 million in the 1995 period. Operating income in the 1996
period was reduced by $3.6 million of the previously mentioned workforce
reduction expenses.

Sales in Latin America decreased and operating income was adversely
affected by difficult economic conditions and lower original equipment tire unit
sales in Brazil. Operating income increased due primarily to improved mix and
volume in the region, lower SAG and raw material costs and improved
productivity.

In Asia, sales of $215.2 million increased 1.5 percent from $212.1 million
in the 1995 period. Operating income of $25.7 million increased 38.2 percent
from $18.7 million in the 1995 period.

Sales in Asia increased due primarily to higher tire unit sales, but were
adversely affected by the strengthening of the U.S. dollar versus Asian
currencies. Operating income increased due to the higher tire unit sales, lower
SAG and raw material costs and improved productivity.

In Canada, sales were $169.6 million, compared to $170.9 million in the
1995 period. Operating income of $6.4 million decreased 31.2 percent from $9.4
million in the 1995 period.

Sales and operating income in Canada decreased due primarily to reduced
sales to original equipment vehicle manufacturers.

International operations accounted for 46.3 percent of consolidated sales
and 58.7 percent of consolidated operating income, compared to 44.6 percent and
50.7 percent, respectively, in the 1995 period.

SIX MONTHS: Sales of $3.05 billion increased 4.4 percent from $2.92 billion
in the 1995 period. Operating income of $368.9 million increased 8.1 percent
from $341.4 million in the 1995 period. Operating income in the 1996 period was
reduced by the previously mentioned expenses totaling $25.1 million (including a
first quarter charge of $6.5 million.)

In Europe, sales of $1.53 billion increased 10.2 percent from

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$1.39 billion in the 1995 period. Operating income of $166.7 million increased
9.2 percent from $152.7 million in the 1995 period. Operating income in the 1996
period was reduced by a $15.0 million charge related to the closure of the
Greece tire manufacturing facility.

Sales and operating income in Europe increased due primarily to higher tire
unit sales and the acquisition of a majority ownership interest in a tire
manufacturing facility in Poland, but sales were adversely affected by the
strengthening of the U.S. dollar versus European currencies. Operating income
was favorably impacted by lower raw material costs, productivity improvements
and the effects of cost containment measures.

In Latin America, sales of $771.8 million decreased 3.8 percent from $802.0
million in the 1995 period. Operating income of $138.4 million increased 5.7
percent from $131.0 million in the 1995 period. Operating income in the 1996
period was reduced by $10.1 million of the previously mentioned expenses
(including a first quarter charge of $6.5 million).

Sales in Latin America decreased and operating income was adversely
affected by difficult economic conditions and lower tire unit sales in Brazil.
Operating income increased due primarily to improved mix, lower SAG and raw
material costs and improved productivity.

In Asia, sales of $418.2 million increased 6.3 percent from $393.4 million
in the 1995 period. Operating income of $51.2 million increased 21.8 percent
from $42.1 million in the 1995 period.

Sales in Asia increased due primarily to higher tire unit sales, but were
adversely affected by the strengthening of the U.S. dollar versus Asian
currencies. Operating income increased due to the higher tire unit sales, lower
SAG and raw material costs and improved productivity.

In Canada, sales of $336.2 million decreased 2.0 percent from $343.0
million in the 1995 period. Operating income of $12.6 million decreased 19.3
percent from $15.6 million in the 1995 period.

Sales and operating income in Canada decreased due primarily to reduced
sales to original equipment vehicle manufacturers.

International operations accounted for 46.5 percent of consolidated sales
and 58.6 percent of consolidated operating income, compared to 44.4 percent and
54.5 percent, respectively, in the 1995 period.



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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
-------------------------------

Net cash used in operating activities was $63.0 million during the first
six months of 1996. Working capital requirements increased for accounts
receivable, reflecting a worldwide shift in sales mix towards replacement tires
and longer average terms in Europe. Working capital requirements also increased
due to higher quantities of finished goods inventories.

Net cash used in investing activities was $342.9 million during the
first six months of 1996. Capital expenditures were $267.9 million, of which
amount $157.5 million was used on projects to increase capacity and improve
productivity and the balance was used for tire molds and various other
projects. Capital expenditures are expected to total $650 million in 1996.
Other investing activities in the period included the purchase of tire
manufacturing assets in the Philippines, the acquisition of a lightweight
conveyor belting manufacturer in the United States and an investment in a
retail tire chain in Sweden.

Net cash provided by financing activities was $441.8 million during the
first six months of 1996, primarily to support the previously mentioned
operating and investing activities. Consolidated debt at June 30, 1996 was
$1,995.6 million and amounted to 35.9 percent of debt and equity, compared to
$1,546.7 million and 32.0 percent, respectively, at the end of 1995.

The Company enters into interest rate contracts domestically in order to
manage the impact of fluctuations in interest rates on consolidated results of
operations and future cash outflows for interest. During the second quarter, the
Company entered into floating rate contracts with notional principal amounts
totaling $20 million, which increase its exposure to fluctuations in short term
interest rates. A summary of contracts in place and related weighted average
interest rates follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(Dollars in millions) Fixed Rate Floating Rate
Contracts Contracts
---------- -------------
At June 30, 1996:
<S> <C> <C>
- Notional principal amount $ 175.0 $180.0
- Pay fixed rate 9.05 % -
- Receive variable LIBOR 5.56 % -
- Pay variable LIBOR - 5.46 %
- Receive fixed rate - 6.44 %
- Average years to maturity 1.1 6.7
- Fair value: (unfavorable) $ (5.4) $ (2.9)

Second quarter - Rate paid 8.95 % 5.41 %
- Rate received 5.59 % 6.44 %
Six months - Rate paid 8.95 % 5.45 %
- Rate received 5.75 % 6.44 %
</TABLE>




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Fixed rate contracts with notional principal amounts totaling $100 million
matured in the second quarter of 1996.

Substantial short term and long term credit sources are available to the
Company globally under normal commercial practices. At June 30, 1996 the Company
had short term uncommitted credit arrangements totaling $1.8 billion, of which
$422.7 million were unused. The Company also had available long term credit
arrangements at June 30, 1996 totaling $1.9 billion, of which $1.2 billion were
unused.

In July 1996, the Company's revolving credit facility agreements,
consisting of a $900 million five year revolving credit facility and a $294
million 364-day revolving credit facility, were renegotiated primarily to extend
maturities and lower commitment and usage fees. Effective July 15, 1996, each
facility agreement is with 28 domestic and international banks. The $900 million
five year revolving credit facility agreement provides that the Company may
borrow at any time until July 15, 2001, when the commitment terminates and any
outstanding loans mature. The commitment fee paid on the entire amount of the
commitment (whether or not borrowed) has been lowered to a range of 7.5 to 15
basis points. The usage fee on amounts borrowed (other than on a competitive bid
or prime rate basis) has been lowered to a range of 15 to 30 basis points. The
commitment and usage fees may fluctuate within these ranges quarterly based upon
the Company's performance as measured by defined ranges of leverage, and
currently are 10 and 20 basis points, respectively. Commitments under the $294
million 364-day credit facility agreement have been increased to $300 million
and are available until July 14, 1997, on which date this facility commitment
terminates, except as it may be extended on a bank by bank basis. If a bank does
not extend its commitment if requested to do so, the Company may obtain from
such bank a two year term loan up to the amount of such bank's commitment. The
commitment fee paid on the entire amount of the commitment (whether or not
borrowed) has been lowered to 8 basis points. The usage fee on amounts borrowed
(other than on a competitive bid or prime rate basis) has been lowered to 22
basis points.

Funds generated by operations, together with funds available under existing
credit arrangements, are expected to be sufficient to meet currently anticipated
funding requirements.


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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
--------------------------


ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
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Reference is made to the Annual Report of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber
Company (the "Registrant") on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1995
(the "Annual Report"), wherein at Item 3, pages 14, 15, 16 and 17, Registrant
reported certain legal proceedings. Registrant also reported certain
developments in respect of a legal proceeding at Item 1 of Part II of its
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1996. Registrant
reports the following developments in respect of one of the legal proceedings
described at Item 3 of the Annual Report.

As reported at paragraph (E) of Item 3, at pages 15 and 16, of the
Annual Report, a civil action, Taylor Tire Company, et al. vs. Goodyear, was
filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of
California against Registrant on behalf of a class of plaintiffs consisting of
four named tire dealers who are customers of Registrant and 253 other retailers
located in the State of California who are, or were on or at any time after
December 31, 1991, contract dealers or franchisees of Registrant.

On June 24, 1996, the Court, in response to Registrant's motions,
dismissed all claims made on behalf of 189 of the 257 members of the class, all
but two of the claims made on behalf of 36 of the class members and all but one
of the claims made by 32 members of the class. The claims remaining relate to
the failure of Registrant to file for an available exemption from registration
as a franchisor under the California Franchise Investment Law and a claim that
Registrant breached certain pricing provisions of the franchise agreements
between Registrant and 36 members of the class.


ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
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The Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Registrant was held on April 15,
1996 (the "Annual Meeting"). Proxies for the Annual Meeting were solicited
pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
(the "Act"), there was no solicitation in opposition to the four nominees of the
Board of Directors listed in the Proxy Statement of Registrant, dated February
27, 1996, for the Annual Meeting (the "Proxy Statement"), filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, and said four nominees were elected.

The following matters were acted upon by the shareholders of Registrant
at the Annual Meeting, at which 136,686,313 shares of the Common Stock, without
par

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value, of Registrant (the "Common Stock", the only class of voting securities
of Registrant outstanding), or approximately 88.49 percent of the 154,470,955
shares of Common Stock outstanding and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting,
were present in person or by proxies:

1. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS. Four persons were nominated by the Board of
Directors of Registrant for election as directors of Registrant. Samir G.
Gibara, William J. Hudson, Jr., and William C. Turner were nominated as Class I
directors, each to hold office for a three year term expiring at the 1999 Annual
Meeting of Shareholders and until his successor shall have been duly elected and
qualified. Gertrude G. Michelson was nominated as a Class III director, to hold
office for a one year term expiring at the 1997 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
and until her successor shall have been duly elected and qualified. Each nominee
was an incumbent director. No other person was nominated. Each nominee was
elected. The votes cast for, or withheld or abstained with respect to, each
nominee were as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Shares of Common Shares of Common Stock
Name of Director Stock Voted For Withheld or Abstained
---------------- --------------- ---------------------

Class I Directors
-----------------
<S> <C> <C>
Samir G. Gibara 134,980,347 1,705,966
William J. Hudson, Jr. 134,999,475 1,686,838
William C. Turner 134,828,937 1,857,376

Class III Director
------------------

Gertrude G. Michelson 134,981,167 1,705,146
</TABLE>

The seven directors whose terms of office continue after the Annual Meeting
are: (A) Thomas H. Cruikshank, Steven A. Minter and Agnar Pytte, whose terms
expire in 1997; and (B) John G. Breen, William E. Butler, Stanley C. Gault
and George H. Schofield, whose terms expire in 1998.

2. RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS. A resolution
proposed by the Board of Directors of Registrant that the shareholders ratify
the action of the Board of Directors in selecting and appointing Price
Waterhouse LLP as independent accountants for Registrant for the year ending
December 31, 1996 was submitted to, and voted upon by, the shareholders of
Registrant. There were 135,701,758 shares of Common Stock voted in favor of, and
606,755 shares of Common Stock voted against, said resolution. The holders of
377,800 shares of Common Stock abstained. There were no "broker non-votes". The
resolution, having received the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of
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Common Stock outstanding and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting, was
adopted and the appointment of Price Waterhouse LLP as the independent
accountants for Registrant for 1996 was ratified by the shareholders. The
resolution and related information are set forth under the caption
"Ratification of Appointment of Independent Accountants" at page 7 of the
Proxy Statement.

3. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL. A resolution submitted by a shareholder
requesting the Registrant to prepare a report describing its programs, progress,
and future plans relative to the environment and the Coalition of
Environmentally Responsible Economies ("CERES") Principles and using the
standard CERES Report Form as a guide was submitted to the shareholders. There
were 10,594,668 shares of Common Stock voted in favor of, and 107,553,561 shares
of Common Stock voted against, said resolution. In addition, the holders of
8,998,143 shares of Common Stock abstained from voting on said resolution and
there were "broker non-votes" in respect of 9,539,941 shares of Common Stock.
The resolution, having failed to receive the affirmative vote of at least a
majority of the shares of Common Stock entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting,
was not adopted. The resolution and related statements in support thereof and in
opposition thereto are set forth under the captions "Shareholder Proposal" and
"Statement of Board of Directors Opposing The Shareholder Proposal" at pages 7,
8 and 9 of the Proxy Statement.

[The information set forth above in this Item 4 was also set forth at
Item 4 of Part II of Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for its fiscal
quarter ended March 31, 1996.]

Mr. Gault retired from the Board of Directors of Registrant on June
30, 1996. Effective July 1, 1996, Mr. Samir G. Gibara was elected Chairman of
the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President of Registrant.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
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(a) A list of the exhibits required to be filed as a part of this
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is set forth at the Index of Exhibits beginning at
page E-1, which is by specific reference incorporated into and made a part of
this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

(b) Registrant filed a Current Report on Form 8-K, dated June 4, 1996,
which contained at Item 5 (Other Events) information concerning the adoption by
Registrant of a Preferred Stock Purchase Rights Plan and included Exhibit 4(a),
a copy of the Rights Agreement, dated June 4, 1996, between Registrant and First
Chicago Trust Company of New York, Rights Agent, and Exhibit 99(a), Registrant's
Press Release dated June 4, 1996.



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S I G N A T U R E S

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 thereunto duly authorized.

THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY
(Registrant)


Date: July 24, 1996 By /s/ Robert W. Tieken
---------------------------
Robert W. Tieken,
Executive Vice President

(Signing on behalf of Registrant as a
duly authorized officer of Registrant
and as the Principal Financial Officer
of Registrant.)


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THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY

QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 1996

INDEX OF EXHIBITS (1)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXHIBIT EXHIBIT
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Table Item No.* Description of Exhibit Number Page
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
3 ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BY-LAWS
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Certificate of Amended Articles of Incorporation 3.1 X-3.1-1
of Registrant, dated December 20, 1954, and
Certificate of Amendment to Amended Articles of
Incorporation of Registrant, dated April 6, 1993,
and certificate of Amendment to Amended
Articles of Incorporation of Registrant dated June
4, 1996, three documents comprising Registrant's
Articles of Incorporation as amended.


Code of Regulations of The Goodyear Tire & 3.2
Rubber Company, adopted November 22, 1955, as
amended April 5, 1965, April 7, 1980, April 6,
1981 and April 13, 1987 (incorporated by
reference, filed as Exhibit 4.1(B) to Registrant's
Registration Statement on Form S-3, File No. 333-
1955).

4 INSTRUMENTS DEFINING
THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS,
INCLUDING INDENTURES
-------------------------------------------------------------

Conformed copy of Rights Agreement, dated as 4.1
of July 2, 1986, between Registrant and
Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company, Rights
Agent, and a copy of the Appointment of
Successor Rights Agent, dated March 21, 1990,
whereunder Registrant appointed First Chicago
Trust Company of New York as the Successor
Rights Agent under the Rights Agreement, as
amended by that certain Amendment to Rights
Agreement dated as of April 6, 1993 between


<FN>
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*Pursuant to Item 601 of Regulation S-K.
</TABLE>

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXHIBIT EXHIBIT
------- -------
Table Item No.* Description of Exhibit Number Page
- --------------- ------------------------------------------------------------- ------ ----
<S> <C> <C> <C>

between Registrant and First Chicago Trust
Company of New York (incorporated by reference,
filed as Exhibit 4.3 to Registrant's Registration
Statement on Form S-8, File No. 33-65187).

Conformed copy of Rights Agreement, dated as 4.2
of June 4, 1996, between Registrant and First
Chicago Trust Company of New York, Rights
Agent (incorporated by reference, filed as Exhibit
1 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form
8-A dated June 11, 1996 and as Exhibit 4(a) to
Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated
June 4, 1996).

Specimen nondenominational Certificate for 4.3
shares of the Common Stock, Without Par Value,
of Registrant; one certificate, First Chicago Trust
Company of New York as transfer agent and registrar
(incorporated by reference, filed as Exhibit 4.2 to
Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-8, File
No. 33-65187).

Conformed copy of Revolving Credit Facility 4.4
Agreement, dated as of July 15, 1994, among
Registrant, the Lenders named therein and
Chemical Bank, as Agent (incorporated by
reference, filed as Exhibit A to Registrant's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter
ended September 30, 1994, File No. 1-1927).

Conformed copy of Replacement and Restate- 4.5 X-4.5-1
ment Agreement, dated as of July 15, 1996, among
Registrant, the Lenders named therein and The
Chase Manhattan Bank, as Agent.


<FN>
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*Pursuant to Item 601 of Regulation S-K.
</TABLE>

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXHIBIT EXHIBIT
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Table Item No.* Description of Exhibit Number Page
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<S> <C> <C> <C>

No other instrument defining the rights of holders of
long-term debt which relates to securities having an
aggregate principal amount in excess of 10% of the
consolidated assets of Registrant and its subsidiaries
was entered into during the quarter ended June 30,
1996. In accordance with paragraph (iii) to Part 4 of
Item 601 of Regulation S-K, agreements and
instruments defining the rights of holders of
long term debt entered into during the quarter ended
June 30, 1996 which relate to securities having an
aggregate principal amount less than 10% of the
consolidated assets of Registrant and its Subsidiaries
are not filed herewith. The Registrant hereby agrees
to furnish a copy of any such agreements or
instruments to the Securities and Exchange Commission
upon request.


11 STATEMENT RE COMPUTATION OF
PER SHARE EARNINGS
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Statement setting forth the computation of 11 X-11-1
per share earnings.


27 FINANCIAL DATA SCHEDULE 27 X-27-1
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28 ADDITIONAL EXHIBITS
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Registrant's definitive Proxy Statement, dated 28
February 27, 1995 (incorporated by reference,
filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, File No. 1-1927).


<FN>
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*Pursuant to Item 601 of Regulation S-K.
</TABLE>

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