Uniroyal Giant Tire, Allen Park

Name: Uniroyal Giant Tire
Address: Interstate 94, Allen Park, 48101, United States

#1 among attractions in Allen Park

Historical place, View point, Monuments and statues

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The Uniroyal Giant Tire was created by the United States Rubber Company for the 1964 New York World's Fair, where it functioned as a Ferris wheel. Since 1966 it has served as a static display in Allen Park, Michigan, alongside Interstate 94, between the Southfield Freeway interchange and Outer Drive overpass. ()

Coordinates: 42°16'14"N, 83°12'32"W

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Interstate 94Allen ParkAllen Park 48101 United States

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Day trips

Uniroyal Giant Tire – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Henry Ford, Fairlane Town Center, Fair Lane, Automotive Hall of Fame.

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