Thread: Question regarding using a trainer training tire vs regular tire
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Old 11-10-17 | 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by alcjphil
Because your old road tires can wear your trainer down faster.
It's true. I have a 13 year old Nashbar trainer and there's a noticeable dip in the drum. Maybe .5mm. At this rate, I'll probably wear through it in 2057.
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