Old Wheel on a Turbo?

[dubhghall]

I am going to buy a turbo and an experienced friend says I should get an old back wheel to use with it as they "wreck" wheels.
Unfortunately I can't find a 2nd hand one - locally or fleabay, with a 10spd freehub and a cheapy new one is still about £50.
I can see why a turbo wrecks the tyre, but how does it wreck the wheel?

All advice much appreciated

 

[gavintc]

I agree, continual and regular use will not be good for a normal road tyre. But, I do not think there is any risk to the wheel per se. I am fortunate and had a spare wheel following an upgrade a few years ago.

 

[mr Mag00]

been using it for years never had a problem as the bike isnt solely used on the turbo, mixes with road riding

 

[dubhghall]

Many thanks guys. Will put an old tyre on current wheel and get started with the winter regime!

 

[nmcgann]

Turbo use doesn't damage the wheel at all. I use my powertap wheel on both road and turbo with just a change of tyres.

 

[fossyant]

TBH, if set up correctly, you'll not wreck a road tyre - but that's on the older fan turbo trainers - the ones that are so loud, you ride it in the garage........

 

[Crash]

.....and get started with the winter regime!

Is it really that time of year already , Where did the year go ?

 

[Steve Austin]

Turbos wreck tyres, but shouldn't really wreck a wheel