Turbo trainer tyre

[andsaw]

I have been using my new TT and have noticed there is rubber dust on the frame as if i have been doing burnouts, the wheel isnt slipping as such but i pumped up to correct pressure today and wondered if i have it adjusted correctly as in too soft and need to turn the adjuster a little more, any suggestions?

 

[MickeyBlueEyes]

Have you a standard tyre or a turbo specific tyre on ?

 

[andsaw]

It is standard T3 tyre.

 

[MickeyBlueEyes]

A standard tyre will deteriorate on a turbo quicker than it will on the road due to heat build up etc. I found this out after running a Michelin Pro 3 on my rollers, produced a 6mm wide flat band in just under an hour.
I've just ordered a turbo specific tyre, need a spare rear wheel for it now as I don't fancy swapping tyres every time I have a roller session planned.

 

[andsaw]

A standard tyre will deteriorate on a turbo quicker than it will on the road due to heat build up etc. I found this out after running a Michelin Pro 3 on my rollers, produced a 6mm wide flat band in just under an hour.
I've just ordered a turbo specific tyre, need a spare rear wheel for it now as I don't fancy swapping tyres every time I have a roller session planned.

Oh dear, what have you ordered by the way, i will have to look around.

 

[MickeyBlueEyes]

Tyre is an Elite Coperton, not ordered a wheel yet, not sure whether to get a 2nd hand one or new.

 

[FreeFlow Bikes]

Just the other week I blew my tyre while using the turbo. Have just purchased the Tacx Turbo Tyre and it works a treat, quieter and doesn't have the same build up of heat.

 

[oldfatfool]

I use a Tacx tyre, excellent value, they do still shed a little and blister but mine will have at least 5000km on it and still going strong

 

[gbb]

It has to depend on the particular make of tyre, obviously some can take turbo use, some can't.
Ive been running my normal Gatorskin shod wheel on a turbo for years, never had any excess wear, heat buildup etc etc etc.
No need to change anything, no need for a seperate wheel (in my case)

 

[gbb]

I have been using my new TT and have noticed there is rubber dust on the frame as if i have been doing burnouts, the wheel isnt slipping as such but i pumped up to correct pressure today and wondered if i have it adjusted correctly as in too soft and need to turn the adjuster a little more, any suggestions?

I suspect you've adjusted it too tight, too much friction is making the tyre shred.
TBF, i don't go mad on a turbo, i adjust mine so its using the minimum pressure between roller and tyre under normal use...if i get out the saddle and give it beans, it may slip a tiny bit, but nothing dangerous....you don't want it too tight IMO.
I assume thats why i dont have to have to go to the faff of having a specific tyre, and therefor wheel as well.