Thanks Rudy. I clicked on the 'specials/closeouts' link on the TR site and there they were, listed as "closeout". I guess somebody goofed on the site:
Cost you guys a sale I'm afraid. I went to my local guy; I need to do this real soon, as in now, unfortunately. I paid 12 more per wheel on average but they had 'em. Time slipped away from me this spring.
But thanks for checking in just the same. By the way, the snow tires you sold me are holding up great three winters on.