Wheel & Tire Protrusion in Colorado
Colorado's splash-guard statute expressly exempts registered passenger vehicles and trucks up to 10,000 lb empty weight, so there is no fender-coverage or protrusion rule for ordinary cars and light trucks.
Verified against primary sources · August 2026
What the law says
Where the splash-guard rule does apply, guards must be full tread width, hang perpendicular, and sit no more than 10 inches above the road when empty.
Specific Limits
- Protrusion limit
- none
Frequently Asked Questions
Are wheel & tire protrusion legal in Colorado?
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Street-legal wheel & tire protrusion picks
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