Tacx tire shreadding

ilm_zero7

Help!

I have a Tacx i Magic but the training tyre is loosing loads of very tiny pieces of blue rubber. Is this normal or do I need an adjustment?

if I loosen the drive - ie reduce the pressure on the tyre it skids and slips under pressure.

these little bits are almost like dust but i am sure they are getting into the chain which can not be helping


any thoughts or suggestions for how to solve it - or indeed is it normal?

Pokerface

Tyre shredding is normal, although it shouldn't shred a turbo tyre. They are designed for this.

I used to used the orange continental one. Now I use an old track tyre which has lasted for ages.

Try reducing the air pressure in the tyre (60-80PSI). You can keep the pressure of the turbo drive higher then. See if that helps.

ilm_zero7

Thanks ,, I'll give it a try and see if it is any better

scapaslow

I had the same problem with my Tacx Fortius and rectified it by increasing the roller pressure.