Wheel & Tire Protrusion in New Mexico
Legal
New Mexico has no fender, mudguard, splash-guard, or tire-protrusion requirement — only the general duty to keep a vehicle in safe operating condition.
Verified against primary sources · August 2026
What the law says
A review of the equipment part of chapter 66 article 3 found no on-point provision.
Specific Limits
- Protrusion limit
- none
Frequently Asked Questions
Are wheel & tire protrusion legal in New Mexico?
New Mexico has no fender, mudguard, splash-guard, or tire-protrusion requirement — only the general duty to keep a vehicle in safe operating condition.
What are the exact wheel & tire protrusion limits in New Mexico?
Protrusion limit: none. Source: NMSA 1978, § 66-3-801 (general equipment duty).
Street-legal wheel & tire protrusion picks
Gear that helps you mod without a ticket in New Mexico.
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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