Wheel & Tire Protrusion in New Jersey
Vehicle type: Van
New Jersey is explicit: tire tread may not protrude beyond the fenders, and fenders must cover the width of the tire tread. Fender flaps or flares may be added to provide the needed coverage.
Verified against primary sources · August 2026
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Street-legal wheel & tire protrusion picks
Gear that helps you mod without a ticket in New Jersey.
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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