Originally Posted by
clydeman
Ive seen trainer tires from different manufacturers in the general price range of $25-$50ish.
If the the sole benefit of a trainer tire is that it tends to last longer on a trainer then I would prefer to not buy one for now. I also don't want to beat up my trainer so if using a regular tire is not good for it then I will buy a trainer tire. I like to save my pennies where I can, so if no harm, aside from accelerated tire wear, comes from using a regular tire, then I will feel good about using some of the tires I have collecting dust in my garage.
I just use old tires that are too thin or cut up to use safely on the road. When the trainer wears it down to the cords, toss it, knowing you've wrung every last mile and watt out of it.