Wheel & Tire Protrusion in California
Vehicle type: Van
California requires fenders, covers, or devices — including flaps or splash aprons — that minimize spray to the rear and are at least as wide as the tire tread. There is no inch limit on protrusion.
Verified against primary sources · August 2026
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Street-legal wheel & tire protrusion picks
Gear that helps you mod without a ticket in California.
The standard fix when wheels stick out past the fender line.
Mud flaps →Several states require them once tires extend beyond the body.
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