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Originally posted by Hotshoe:
Boswaj,
...Let me clue you in on what exactly is happening here since no one has.
...Blair Stitt (an IT7 Driver) is sending out a ballot to vote for a spec tire. The only choice is Toyo RA-1s. That is the only choice.
...That is where the problem starts. I couldn't care less about the spec tire deal. Doesn't matter. Truth is Blair doesn't like Hoosier, thus the meaning for my comment.
...Instead of compromising all the other brands why not tell the truth and Ban the one you don't like. I think it might push the maker of the tire to maybe better it's product.
...To exclude all, is not fair to the suppliers. But to chastise one until they get in line is better business. And thus better for all of us.
...Steve started this thread because he runs Kumhos. Good tire, why can't it be a choice? I hear of no problems with any other tire so why not address the problem directly and confront Hoosier? Instead of disguising it with a (what did you call it? whiney? poorly conceived?)ballot.
...I believe we all should have a choice. Maybe even more than one. Not based on one persons prejudice.
...Now you know the rest of the story...
...Rick Thompson
[This message has been edited by Hotshoe (edited December 26, 2004).]
Ricky don't put words in my mouth. i love hoosiers. hate the price. i never claimed to be 1/2 the driver you are. growing clases spec rx-7 spec miata. best racing trans-am -spec tire. world challange spec tire. hoosier pays you. i haven't heard of you giving that money to a noodle eating racer so he/she can afford the same deal you get. toyo everyone gets the same deal no favoritism. hoosier is a great tire but it is a slick with 2 grooves. hardley what was intended when the rules called for a DOT tire. try to get your car inspected with those. IT-7 was started to help equlize cars. can anyone say crx. IT-7 was started by drivers for drivers. i want to see IT-7 grow like some of the other classes mentioned. the poorly concieved ballot is pretty much the same way IT-7 was started. how soon we forget. if the majority do not want a spec tire so be it. i'm not going to wine about not getting my way this is for IT-7. my slow midpack self will still toyos. with the money i save i'm going on a 2 week cruise. i guess i'll see you there because you are twice the driver i am and win free tires.thanks for your time and vote yes or no. p.s. Ricky if you want to put any other words in my mouth you have my # blair