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Newbie question: Should I change my tires if...?

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  1. I have less than 500 miles on my new Trek 2100 which has
    stock Bontrager select tires. Last weeekend I had a flat due
    to a puncture through the tire from a small rock. THe
    puncture hole is maybe 2mm, should I buy a new tire, or set
    of tires, or should I just place a patch in the puncture
    hole on the tire? I ride suburban Philadelphia streets, so
    there is plenty of debris. My concern is having another
    blowout while screaming down a hill.

  2. "Tony Wesztergom" wrote...

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    I have less than 500 miles on my new Trek 2100 which has
    stock Bontrager select tires. Last weeekend I had a flat
    due to a puncture through the tire from a small rock. THe
    puncture hole is maybe 2mm, should I buy a new tire, or
    set of tires, or should I just place a patch in the
    puncture hole on the tire? I ride suburban Philadelphia
    streets, so there is plenty of debris. My concern is
    having another blowout while screaming down a hill.

    No need to replace the tire. Just "boot" it from the inside
    with a dollar, a thin piece of cardboard like from a candy
    bar or something.

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