Wheel & Tire Protrusion in Mississippi
Legal
Mississippi has no fender-coverage or tire-protrusion restriction for passenger vehicles.
Verified against primary sources · August 2026
What the law says
Metal protectors or flexible flaps are required only where gross weight including load exceeds 10 tons. Pole trailers, dump trucks, and 'F'-tag trucks are exempt.
Specific Limits
- Protrusion limit
- none
Frequently Asked Questions
Are wheel & tire protrusion legal in Mississippi?
Mississippi has no fender-coverage or tire-protrusion restriction for passenger vehicles.
What are the exact wheel & tire protrusion limits in Mississippi?
Protrusion limit: none. Source: Miss. Code § 63-7-73.
Street-legal wheel & tire protrusion picks
Gear that helps you mod without a ticket in Mississippi.
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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