Wheel & Tire Protrusion in Georgia
Legal
Georgia has no fender rule for passenger cars — the 2-inch allowance previously shown here does not exist.
Verified against primary sources · August 2026
What the law says
Metal protectors or flexible flaps on the rearmost wheels are required for buses, trucks, full trailers, semitrailers, and pole trailers only.
Specific Limits
- Protrusion limit
- none
Frequently Asked Questions
Are wheel & tire protrusion legal in Georgia?
Georgia has no fender rule for passenger cars — the 2-inch allowance previously shown here does not exist.
What are the exact wheel & tire protrusion limits in Georgia?
Protrusion limit: none. Source: O.C.G.A. § 40-8-75.
Street-legal wheel & tire protrusion picks
Gear that helps you mod without a ticket in Georgia.
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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