Right Kirk, go back and look who has been arguing for the best of IT all along in this discussion vs. who has been trying to selfishly protect the use of their existing 6" wheels.
Also, go back and look. I have NEVER once argued about a competitive advantage. I have argued the greater availability of 7" rims at a lower price, reduced tire wear (cost) due to better sidewall angles, and the side benefit of ease of moving between classes.
You are right, what is best for the future of IT is what should be considered here. Yes, rules stability is important. But we also must change w/ the times. The choice to use those 6" rims is based on a historical reason that is no longer applicable. And the greater availability of suitable rims in the 7" size, at a lower cost, is good for the future of IT.
In fact, this is very similar to the 15" rule change that was lobbied for heavily by *you* 4 years ago, despite the fact that it was against rule stability. Why? Because it was a change that was good for IT. Change can be a good thing.
15" diameter change discussion (note Kirks agreement w/ my point about the side benefit of easier class changes):
http://itforum.improvedtouring.com/forums/...%20wheels&st=60
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