Using a brandnew part is definitely a good idea even if I'd have serious doubts about wired parts since in any case the wire legs would apply a certain amount of mechanical force to the tiny tiny solder pads (dimension of one pad: 0.5x0.3 mm or about 0.02x0.01 inch!). To clip the old resistor is also not a good idea due to same circumstances...
If you're used to work with SMT electronics then it's not a big deal. Otherwise go and find someone being used with.
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