Wheel & Tire Protrusion in Oregon
Conditional
Oregon requires Type III fenders or mudguards on each axle of a passenger car: they must extend the full width over the tire, from above and forward of the tire center down to within 27 inches of the highway.
Verified against primary sources · August 2026
What the law says
A violation is a Class C offense.
Specific Limits
- Fenders required
- Type III fenders on each axle, full width over the tire, reaching within 27 in of the road
- Protrusion limit
- none
Frequently Asked Questions
Are wheel & tire protrusion legal in Oregon?
Oregon requires Type III fenders or mudguards on each axle of a passenger car: they must extend the full width over the tire, from above and forward of the tire center down to within 27 inches of the highway.
What are the exact wheel & tire protrusion limits in Oregon?
Fenders required: Type III fenders on each axle, full width over the tire, reaching within 27 in of the road. Protrusion limit: none. Source: ORS 815.182 (specifications: ORS 815.180(2)(c); exemptions: ORS 815.190).
Street-legal wheel & tire protrusion picks
Gear that helps you mod without a ticket in Oregon.
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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