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Originally posted by Hammer:
Blair,
When you put together the proposal for the spec tire for IT7, did you approach Toyo to see what they would offer racers if the proposal went through like discounted prices or contingency money. I like the idea of a spec tire for IT7, but it would be nice if the ire manufacturer offered something because they would see an increase in sales and exposure. I think the tire manufacturers for Spec Miata have some type of contingency program. Toyo, Hoosier and Kumho should be approached and told what you are proposing for IT7 and see what they have to offer the racers to make it worth are while and whether they can provide the number of tires needed during a season.
future reference i'm not a big computer person so if you want a quick responce feel free to call me. my # is on the ballot. sometimes i go weeks without checking my email.i'm also a lousy typer.fist this issue has been floating around for years. i just somehow became the epicenter.so i decided to see what the IT-7 drivers wanted.almost everyone i talked to wanted a spec tire but they also wanted track support, good price and good longevity.toyo kept coming up. spec 7 has run them for years as a spec tire.i personelly have run bfg's for years but they are no longer available soi bought my first set of toyos in may.(still using same set). i spoke to toyo & appalachian tire.toyo used to rebate 10 or 15 dollars a tire but say it was easier to drop price.now they are 115 shaved by appalachian.i think 9 less ? not shaved.majority of drivers thst i spoke with were familiar with the toyo and felt they were the way to go. they have the support the price and the longevity.i personelly believe this major cost reduction may help bring more drivers to IT-7. this is driver driven and down the road there is no doubt that this gives a some leverage with tire manufacturers. thanks blair