Tacx Satori - tyre contact problems

Matty50

Hi I was just wondering if anyone can give me advice for how much surface of the tyre should be in contact with the mag wheel.

I have toyed with this for about 2 weeks now and cant seem to get it right.

it is just shreading my tyre to pieces. basically been on it 3 times and tyre is now through to the material, all rubber gone!!

I have tried with very little contact, then with lots, doesnt seem to make a difference.

Just wondered if anyone, who has got it right, could post a picture on here of how much contact they have or offer any advice.

This could become an expensive winter if i go through tyres this quickly.

Cheers
Matt

fidbod

If you are using standard road tyres any turbo trainer will shred through them pretty quickly. the rubber used for standard tyres is too soft.

Either get a turbo trainer specific tyre or, if you have them lying about, use armadillos on the rear tyre.

Stuart

amaferanga

fidbod wrote:

If you are using standard road tyres any turbo trainer will shred through them pretty quickly. the rubber used for standard tyres is too soft.

Either get a turbo trainer specific tyre or, if you have them lying about, use armadillos on the rear tyre.

Stuart

I use standard tyres and have no problems at all.

nmcgann

fidbod wrote:

If you are using standard road tyres any turbo trainer will shred through them pretty quickly. the rubber used for standard tyres is too soft.

Either get a turbo trainer specific tyre or, if you have them lying about, use armadillos on the rear tyre.

Stuart

Turbos wear armadillos really badly - I managed to split one completely in a couple of weeks.

I use worn out Michelin Krylions - they hardly seem to wear on the turbo.

abr1966

I've had exactly the same problem with this turbo! I've put a turbo tyre on now to help resolve it....seems to be something to do with the heat generation i think!

Garz

Im using my winter tyres atm seems to be fine except after reading this!