Racing with trainer flattened tire

So with all of the rain we have been having in Atlanta the past couple of weeks I have spent more time on my trainer than I would have liked. I had a fairly new set of tires, but the trainer has worn the back tire down pretty good. I do not think I am in danger of wearing completely through though.

Is that wear going to make a significant difference for a 70.3 race this weekend? I would say I am solid FOP on the bike, MOP overall, but this is my first half so I do not plan to push the bike as hard as in the shorter races.

Thanks

So with all of the rain we have been having in Atlanta the past couple of weeks I have spent more time on my trainer than I would have liked. I had a fairly new set of tires, but the trainer has worn the back tire down pretty good. I do not think I am in danger of wearing completely through though.

Is that wear going to make a significant difference for a 70.3 race this weekend? I would say I am solid FOP on the bike, MOP overall, but this is my first half so I do not plan to push the bike as hard as in the shorter races.

Thanks
How many miles have you put on? Your tires should last longer on a trainer than they would the road. Are you sure it’s wear, and not just dirt from the trainer wheel? My rear tire gets a nice dark grey stripe that looks like wear, but rubs off.

John

If in doubt change the tyre. You can always use the ‘old’ one for training.