Wheel & Tire Protrusion in Ohio
Legal
Ohio has no fender-coverage or protrusion rule for passenger cars.
Verified against primary sources · August 2026
What the law says
Wheel protectors — metal protectors or flexible flaps at least as wide as the tires — are required only on commercial cars, trailers, and semitrailers over 3 tons gross weight.
Specific Limits
- Protrusion limit
- none
Frequently Asked Questions
Are wheel & tire protrusion legal in Ohio?
Ohio has no fender-coverage or protrusion rule for passenger cars.
What are the exact wheel & tire protrusion limits in Ohio?
Protrusion limit: none. Source: Ohio Rev. Code § 5577.11.
Street-legal wheel & tire protrusion picks
Gear that helps you mod without a ticket in Ohio.
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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