CINCINNATI, Ohio—Bob Sumerel Tire Co. Inc. purchased Dave Chaney Tire Inc. of Wilmington, Ohio, March 1, adding two retail stores and a Bandag-franchised retreading plant to its holdings. Dave Chaney Tire operates a retail/commercial store in Wilmington, where the retread plant is located, and a primarily retail site in Hillsboro, Ohio.
Chris Chaney, former owner of the business and son of founder Dave Chaney, will stay on and manage the stores under the new ownership.
With the acquisition, Bob Sumerel Tire has 27 stores and five Bandag shops.