Wheel & Tire Protrusion in Delaware
Legal
Delaware has no fender-coverage or tire-protrusion rule for passenger cars.
Verified against primary sources · August 2026
What the law says
Protectors or flaps behind the rear wheels are required only for buses and commercial vehicles of 8,000 lb gross weight or more, including trailers and semitrailers.
Specific Limits
- Protrusion limit
- none
Exceptions & Exemptions
No specific Delaware statute found regulating wheel protrusion modifications
Frequently Asked Questions
Are wheel & tire protrusion legal in Delaware?
Delaware has no fender-coverage or tire-protrusion rule for passenger cars.
What are the exact wheel & tire protrusion limits in Delaware?
Protrusion limit: none. Source: 21 Del. C. § 4317.
Are there exceptions for wheel & tire protrusion in Delaware?
No specific Delaware statute found regulating wheel protrusion modifications
Street-legal wheel & tire protrusion picks
Gear that helps you mod without a ticket in Delaware.
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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