Originally Posted by
Tom Valet
Brian, before SCCA is going to adopt a Spec Tire for the entire country, it needs a commitment from the tire manufacturer that it will ensure that its tires are available for all competitors at all races. It doesn't matter that there hasn't been a supply problem with the Toyos in the past, if the Toyos are to become the only tire allowed in the class, the manufacturer has to be on board and commit to ensuring tire availability. Apparently from what Todd Butler has told us, Toyo had no interest in making such a commitment and did not bid to become the spec tire supplier. So we can't just "get on with" it and adopt the Toyos, no matter how many people support it.