Wheel & Tire Protrusion in Oklahoma
Conditional
Oklahoma requires a rubber or fabric apron directly behind the rearmost wheels of any vehicle not equipped with fenders over them, sized to prevent spray thrown at tangents exceeding 22.5 degrees from the road surface.
Verified against primary sources · August 2026
What the law says
Animal-drawn vehicles and farm tractors under 20 mph are exempt.
Specific Limits
- Spray control
- apron required behind rearmost wheels where fenders are absent
- Protrusion limit
- none
Frequently Asked Questions
Are wheel & tire protrusion legal in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma requires a rubber or fabric apron directly behind the rearmost wheels of any vehicle not equipped with fenders over them, sized to prevent spray thrown at tangents exceeding 22.5 degrees from the road surface.
What are the exact wheel & tire protrusion limits in Oklahoma?
Spray control: apron required behind rearmost wheels where fenders are absent. Protrusion limit: none. Source: 47 O.S. § 12-405.3.
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