Wheel & Tire Protrusion in Alaska
Conditional
Alaska sets no limit on how far tires may protrude, but every vehicle must have a device that effectively reduces wheel spray and splash to the rear, extending down to within 14 inches of the ground.
Verified against primary sources · August 2026
What the law says
Fender flares or mud flaps satisfy the antispray requirement. There is no inch limit on protrusion itself.
Specific Limits
- Antispray device
- required, extending to within 14 in of the ground
- Protrusion limit
- none
Frequently Asked Questions
Are wheel & tire protrusion legal in Alaska?
Alaska sets no limit on how far tires may protrude, but every vehicle must have a device that effectively reduces wheel spray and splash to the rear, extending down to within 14 inches of the ground.
What are the exact wheel & tire protrusion limits in Alaska?
Antispray device: required, extending to within 14 in of the ground. Protrusion limit: none. Source: 13 AAC 04.265.
Street-legal wheel & tire protrusion picks
Gear that helps you mod without a ticket in Alaska.
Fender flares
The standard fix when wheels stick out past the fender line.
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Several states require them once tires extend beyond the body.
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