Wheel & Tire Protrusion in Maryland
Vehicle type: Truck
Maryland tests fender coverage geometrically at inspection: fenders must extend outward far enough to cover the top of the wheel and tire, rear fenders must reach down to the wheel's horizontal centerline, and front fenders must extend forward within 45 degrees of that centerline.
Verified against primary sources · August 2026
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Gear that helps you mod without a ticket in Maryland.
The standard fix when wheels stick out past the fender line.
Mud flaps →Several states require them once tires extend beyond the body.
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