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Wheel & Tire Protrusion in Idaho

Conditional

Idaho requires fenders or covers over all wheels on all motor vehicles, extending the full width from a point above and forward of the tire center over and behind the wheel, reaching within 20 inches of the road (10 inches for trucks, buses, and trailers).

Verified against primary sources · August 2026

What the law says

Tires must effectively be covered — there is no 2-inch tolerance. Pre-1935 modified and replica show vehicles are exempt.

Specific Limits

Fenders required
over all wheels, full width, reaching within 20 in of the road on cars (10 in on trucks and buses)

Statute

Idaho Code § 49-949

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are wheel & tire protrusion legal in Idaho?
Idaho requires fenders or covers over all wheels on all motor vehicles, extending the full width from a point above and forward of the tire center over and behind the wheel, reaching within 20 inches of the road (10 inches for trucks, buses, and trailers).
What are the exact wheel & tire protrusion limits in Idaho?
Fenders required: over all wheels, full width, reaching within 20 in of the road on cars (10 in on trucks and buses). Source: Idaho Code § 49-949.

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