Quote Originally Posted by Norsegoddess View Post
Late to the game here, but I DO have a spare wheel with a trainer tire on it and it was cheap. I asked around at my LBS if anyone had a used wheel with a compatible rear cassette for my bike's derailleur and one of the shop guys had just such a wheel that he was looking to sell. I think I paid about $70. It is sooooooo much easier just swapping out the wheel vs. a tire.
I went this route too. I got lazy changing the tires.

I think using a trainer tire is a good idea. Besides the wear issue, I think the thicker tire grips the trainer better and therefore doesn't slip as much.