Bridgestone Recalling Firestone Tires

Bridgestone Americas is recalling 127,183 Firestone FR380 tires in size P235/75R15.

Published: July 1, 2009

These tires were produced from Sept. 9, 2007, through July 2, 2008, and apparently were manufactured with insufficient tread base gauge, which could lead to tread distortion or separation.

The tires were produced at the Bridgestone de Costa Rica S.A. plant in San Jose, Costa Rica.

Bridgestone Americas said that it was possible that a small number of these tires from the additional production weeks may have been sold in the Canadian replacement market.

The recalled tires carry DOT numbers starting with WBHL 380 3607 through and including WBHL 380 3008.

The recall was to start June 29, and Bridgestone Americas will provide free replacement tires. (Tire Review/Akron)

Ascot Supply Corp. promotes Mark Paquette to vice president

Paquette will work under the direction of current President David Kessler and officially begin his new role on June 3.

By Christian Hinton

Published: May 14, 2024

Ascot Supply Corporation, based in Newnan, Georgia, has selected Mark Paquette for the newly created position of vice president. In this position, Ascot Supply said Paquette will oversee the growth of the company's products, corporate profitability, manage marketing and advertising and assume many other responsibilities.

He will work under the direction of current President David Kessler and officially begin his new role on June 3. Paquette joined the tire and automotive industry in the early 1980s at his father's tire shop, and his contributions to Mohawk Rubber Sales were instrumental in the company's growth and eventual sale to Myers Tire Supply in 2021, according to Ascot Supply. Paquette eventually was given a promotion to the role of director of operations at Myers Tire Supply.