Milestar Medium Truck Tires Recalled

Published: February 24, 2015

Tireco Inc. is recalling 3,793 Milestar brand medium truck tires.

Due to the potential of cracks in the lower sidewall, Tireco is recalling certain Milestar BS623 premium all-position tires, size 225/70R19.5, and Milestar BD733 regional open shoulder drive tires, size 225/70R19.5, manufactured between June 9 and Sept. 28, 2014.

According to the tire marketer, tires that have cracks in the lower sidewall have an increased risk of a sudden failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Tireco will notify owners, and purchasers of the affected tires will receive full refunds. The recall is expected to begin Feb. 27, 2015. Owners may contact Tireco customer service at 310-767-7990 or NHTSA 888-327-4236.

SRNA introduces new field engineer manager

Chariarse has extensive experience in his field, working as a commercial truck field engineer in the tire industry for the past 21 years.

By Christian Hinton

Published: April 30, 2024

Sumitomo Rubber North America (SRNA), a subsidiary of Sumitomo Rubber Industries, has promoted Eduardo Chariarse to field engineer manager. According to SRNA, Chariarse has extensive experience in his field, working as a commercial truck field engineer in the tire industry for the past 21 years. Joining SRNA in 2021 as a field engineer, he has been responsible for the coordination, implementation, and reporting of tire evaluations, troubleshooting, and providing technical support to fleets, dealers and the sales team.