Wheel & Tire Protrusion in Tennessee
Legal
Tennessee has no fender-coverage or protrusion rule for passenger cars.
Verified against primary sources · August 2026
What the law says
Rear fenders, mudflaps, or mudguards are required only on vehicles with carrying capacity over 3,000 lb, of a type approved by the commissioner of safety; farm and log-hauling vehicles are exempt.
Specific Limits
- Protrusion limit
- none
Frequently Asked Questions
Are wheel & tire protrusion legal in Tennessee?
Tennessee has no fender-coverage or protrusion rule for passenger cars.
What are the exact wheel & tire protrusion limits in Tennessee?
Protrusion limit: none. Source: Tenn. Code § 55-9-212.
Street-legal wheel & tire protrusion picks
Gear that helps you mod without a ticket in Tennessee.
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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