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I'll agree with the likelihood of too high a roller pressure, against the tire. I tell people to set the pressure so at a steady state of pedaling there is no tire/roller slippage. But under hard acceleration some slippage is had. I also suggest max tire air pressures.
The indent into the tire 's casing that a trainer roller makes is REALLY stressful to the casing. Tires are made to have a flat spot contacting the road, not an indenting spot. The heat from the internal to the casing friction is great and will cause all kinds of issues. Andy