TireRack Refused to Sell Me Tires

[buddha]

Ok, I can see Tire-Racks point somewhat.

Lets say that you buy the 4 like they require, and only put a few hundred miles on them. Then lets say you run over something that damages the sidewall in which case you would need a replacement tire. According to Tire-Rack, you can't buy another tire unless you buy three.

And as far as tire wear, it is possible to wear out the tires in twos quicker than it is in fours (espcially if they dont get rotated enough).

Is this Tire-Racks policy, or are they just following the manufactuers warning? I've been a customer of TRs and have had no problems at all, but I see a lot of holes in their arguement.