Why not mention the previous tire brand by name? Were they manufactured in France?
"French Tires" are made in many countries, including the United States, France, Serbia, Poland, Spain, Germany, the UK, Canada, Brazil, Thailand, Japan, India, and Italy. "French Tires" North America has 20 manufacturing plants in the United States, including facilities in Alabama, Indiana, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, and South Carolina. Some of these facilities include:
Asheboro, NC: Tread rubber and retreading materials
Norwood, NC: Aircraft tires
Ardmore, OK: Passenger tires
Starr, SC: Semi-finished products and earthmover tires
Greenville, SC: Passenger tires, earthmover tires, and semi-finished products
Lexington, SC: Passenger tires and earthmover tires
Spartanburg, SC: Truck and bus tires
Thank God no Korean tire factories were listed!