Would You Replace the Tire If...

[OakLeaf]

Yes if you can see the casing.

[aicabsolut]

Depends. I definitely would if the threads had been punctured. Depending on the age of the tire, I might just put a folded up $1 bill between the tube and the part of the tire with the slit in it for another layer of protection. If it's kind of old, then I'd be more inclined to change it, b/c 1/4" is pretty big. I would still keep it as a backup tire, though, which can be used in a pinch with the dollar trick.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

You could definitely have a blow out from that. I often go 35mph on highways- would I want a blowout that might throw me into a telephone pole or hurl me under some truck, just to save $50?
I don't think so.

[kfergos]

You could definitely have a blow out from that. I often go 35mph on highways- would I want a blowout that might throw me into a telephone pole or hurl me under some truck, just to save $50?
I don't think so.

When you put it that way...