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

[Tony Wesztergom]

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.

 

[Jim Flom]

"Tony Wesztergom" wrote...
> 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.