There are differences between a blown tire and a slashed tire. It's crucial to tell them apart, especially if you intend on making a police report to log that slashed tire in their records. First off, a slashed tire should exhibit numerous, clean, and sharp cuts. This should tell you that it was cut open by a knife or other sharp object. Another sign that your tires were slashed instead of blown is seeing where those cuts were made. While slashing a tire, the easiest and most exposed part of the tires, the sidewall, will most likely be the one to suffer cuts instead of the treads. Lastly, check whether or not the tires are completely flat, as slashed tires will lose air much faster than a blown tire.