goodyear Proxy Statement 2005

This document is Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company's proxy statement for its 2005 annual meeting of shareholders. It provides information on the date, time, and location of the meeting, as well as details on voting procedures and each of the items of business to be addressed, including electing directors, amending the company's regulations, approving a new performance plan, ratifying the appointment of accountants, and a shareholder proposal. The proxy statement also provides information on director compensation and stock ownership, executive compensation, fees paid to accountants, and reports from the audit and compensation committees.