The last remaining U.S. tire manufacturer is set to close one of its 18 plants . ​ Goodyear is planning to close its Fayetteville , North Carolina , plant by the end of 2027, according to a report by ABC 11 Tuesday. The closure will impact up to 1,700 workers . Goodyear’s decision to close the plant is based on its need to keep up with changes to the industry, a company spokesperson told ABC 11. The facility is one of four in the brand’s portfolio that produce the company’s six different lines of consumer tires. It has been in operation for more than five decades and is the fifth-largest employer in the county. ​ “While this news is disappointing, Fayetteville has always risen to meet challenges head-on,” Fayetteville Mayor Mitch Colvin said in a statement.…