The Big Tire — The world’s largest tire is a popular landmark that can be seen coming in from the Detroit Metro Airport in Romulus. It stands sentry along I-94 in Allen Park — 12-ton, 80 foot tire. The Uniroyal brand tire has gone through several updates over the years since it was first placed there in 1966. It has come to symbolize the role the automobile plays in Detroit area as well as its importance to the nation.
