Wheel & Tire Protrusion in Kentucky
Kentucky has no fender, mudguard, or splash-guard section and no wheel-protrusion limit.
Verified against primary sources · August 2026
What the law says
Kentucky's equipment chapter (KRS ch. 189) has no fender, mudguard, or splash-guard section and sets no limit on how far a tire may extend past the body. General equipment and width rules still apply.
Exceptions & Exemptions
No specific Kentucky statute found regulating wheel protrusion beyond standard vehicle width requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
Are wheel & tire protrusion legal in Kentucky?
Are there exceptions for wheel & tire protrusion in Kentucky?
Street-legal wheel & tire protrusion picks
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