Originally Posted by sdmc530

You don't' need a specific tire for the trainer. I use tires that are a bit worn out and needing replacing from the regular outdoor bikes and finish them off on the trainer. A good way to use up tires not ready for the garbage but not good enough for the road.

What I learned over the last few years....

Specialized tires burn FAST....I mean the fastest.
Bont tires are pretty decent but when the let go is right now.
Cont tires do pretty decent.
Michelin tires will go forever on the trainer. I had a tire on my beat around bike the was getting bad and then I put it on the trainer, its been two seasons now and still going. Its been the best so far! Don't know if it means anything real world but if I ever do a bike trip over a very long distance I would put mich on my bike!