Wheel & Tire Protrusion in Maine
Legal
Maine has no tire-protrusion limit or fender-coverage mandate for passenger cars.
Verified against primary sources · August 2026
What the law says
Splash guards apply to trucks, truck tractors, trailers, and semitrailers only, and the statute expressly exempts trucks at or under 6,000 lb registered GVW and any vehicle equipped with fenders.
Specific Limits
- Protrusion limit
- none
Frequently Asked Questions
Are wheel & tire protrusion legal in Maine?
Maine has no tire-protrusion limit or fender-coverage mandate for passenger cars.
What are the exact wheel & tire protrusion limits in Maine?
Protrusion limit: none. Source: 29-A M.R.S. § 1953.
Street-legal wheel & tire protrusion picks
Gear that helps you mod without a ticket in Maine.
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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