Tire deflated or got torn while driving ....

[raildogg]

I have a Honda Accord EX V-6.

Just wondering if I should repair the damaged tire or get a new tire. The size is 205/65 R15 I think. It should not be too expensive.

 

[dug777]

new tire.

 

[iamwiz82]

deflating versus tearing is a huge difference.

 

[raildogg]

I observed the tire slightly lowish earlier in the evening, so maybe it was leaking air. I heard no popping sounds at all. Hmmmm ... I dunno ...

I think I'll be on the safe side and get a new tire ... although it would be cheaper to repair this one.

 

[ViviTheMage]

pump it with air and check the PSI, and if its significantly lower tomorrow, get a new tire.

 

[OutHouse]

may need 4 new tires depending how worn your other 3 are.

 

[altonb1]

Did you check for a nail or sometrhing? Just plug it if it is a simple hole. Define tearing, though.

A new tire is excessive expense for a routine flat.