This weekend I got a slash in my sidewall from a piece of rebar sticking out of a block, so I ordered two new tires this morning. I called my normal tire shop to get pricing, but they said they couldn't get them anymore due to the manufacturer placing a stop on all distribution on a national level. He didn't know much more beyond that, but he guessed that they may be coming out with a new model of some sort? Anyone heard anything of this? I'd be bummed if they stopped making the MT/R's but if they found a way to improve an already impressive tire, then I guess there is nothing to complain about.