Rent-to-own tire shop opening fourth Tucson spot

A tire shop with a rent-to-own option is opening a fourth location in midtown Tucson.

RNR Tire Express entered the market in 2016 and has three stores, 450 W. Prince Road, 8170 E. 22nd St. and 4101 S. Sixth Ave.

Its new location, at 5015 E. Speedway — near Rosemont Boulevard — is expected to open in December.

The rent-to-own model appealed to the Tucson franchisees, A.J. Arthus and Jason Summers, as a way to help customers who don’t have the ability to buy tires upfront.

The company offers up to six months to pay off the tires without charging interest.

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