12/10/12 5:06 AM

Any thoughts. I run full psi and see no tire wear.

12/10/12 6:16 AM

Unlike on the road, there's no difference in ride quality or comfort. On a trainer, higher pressure means less tire deflection and therefore, less heat buildup, which should increase the life of the tire.

12/10/12 7:38 AM

+1 I use the same pressure I use on the road and tire wear is minimal.

12/10/12 9:48 AM

I actually run it a bit higher in the trainer, usually around 120psi.

12/10/12 12:02 PM

i ride the trainer from jan-apr every spring and run full PSI with my tires lasting many seasons on the trainer *after* having already lived their useful on-road lives.

i've heard about guys burning up tires, but i run full PSI and crank the roller down tight (but not stupid tight, just enough so there's no slippage) and they last and last and last.

tire burners must put out mad power or something...

12/10/12 12:13 PM

Having the roller too tight or too loose will shred tires. Too tight causes a lot of flex and heat buildup and too loose lets it slip. I set the tension so that a hard fast yank on the rear rim will cause the tire to slip slightly on the roller. Done that way, they don't slip while I'm riding and the tires last for as long as they would on the road or better.

12/10/12 1:38 PM

High and not too tight to the roller on the trainer seems to generate less heat.

12/10/12 4:42 PM

Makes sense.

Otoh, 'Trainer-specific tires' are being marketed by several... Meh.

Never really noticed them in the past.

12/10/12 4:53 PM

Tire eaters don't ensure the wheel is square in the trainer.

12/10/12 5:43 PM

I just use the tire I don't trust on the road anymore. I have not blown one yet. Taken off before that, but have had a few start to come apart. ;)

Used to also mount wire beaded tires that come on wheels and bikes I wind up with in trade etc. Now that I gave my eldest a 700 bike, these go to Spokane. ;)