I am one who goes through patch kits. I live in a rural area of the county and goat head thorns are common. I get about 2 or 3 flats a year , this year ...more! I patch tubes and then reuse unless there is something wrong with the presta valve. I do keep a supply of short stem tubes on hand, plus one with every bike in a seat pack just in case because the LBS only carry those very long stems.Relative to the OP question , no. If I replace the tires on an old bike that has aged or cracked tires , I inspect the tubes and reuse if I feel they are OK. I especially inspect the valve for any corrosion /oxidation .
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