N_C, sidewall injuries shouldn't be taken lightly. I'm speaking as someone who's had a side-wall blow out on a ride to work one day. They're a pain in the backside to fix and they can happen at any time. Personally I'd look at replacing that one ASAP, regardless of what you do with the other tyre.
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