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Tyre facts, buying guides and workshop know-how from the Pitstop team.

Tyre facts

  • 1.6mm

    The legal minimum tread depth

    In Singapore, car tyres must have at least 1.6mm of tread. Small wear bars inside the grooves sit at this height, so when the tread is level with them, it's time to replace.

  • DOT

    Read your tyre's birthday

    The last four digits of the DOT code on the sidewall show when the tyre was made. 2324 means week 23 of 2024.

  • 10 yrs

    Tyres age even when unused

    Rubber hardens over time. Most tyre makers advise replacing tyres 10 years after they were made, whatever the tread looks like.

  • PSI

    Use the door sticker, not the sidewall

    Your car's recommended pressure is on the sticker inside the driver's door frame. The number on the tyre itself is the maximum, not the target. Check monthly, when the tyres are cold.

  • 10,000km

    Rotate to even out wear

    Front tyres usually wear faster than rear ones. Rotating them roughly every 10,000km evens out wear so the whole set lasts longer.

  • EV

    EVs are harder on tyres

    EVs are heavier and deliver full torque instantly, so tyres often wear faster. EV-specific tyres are built for the extra weight and lower road noise.

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