Wheel & Tire Protrusion in Minnesota
Legal
Minnesota's wheel-flap requirement applies to trucks, truck-tractors, trailers, semitrailers, pole trailers, and rear-end dump trucks — not passenger cars.
Verified against primary sources · August 2026
What the law says
Where it applies, flaps must be at least as wide as the tires with ground clearance of 9 inches or less when empty.
Specific Limits
- Protrusion limit
- none
Frequently Asked Questions
Are wheel & tire protrusion legal in Minnesota?
Minnesota's wheel-flap requirement applies to trucks, truck-tractors, trailers, semitrailers, pole trailers, and rear-end dump trucks — not passenger cars.
What are the exact wheel & tire protrusion limits in Minnesota?
Protrusion limit: none. Source: Minn. Stat. § 169.733.
Street-legal wheel & tire protrusion picks
Gear that helps you mod without a ticket in Minnesota.
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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