Wheel & Tire Protrusion in Texas
Texas has no fender-coverage requirement for passenger cars and no limit on tire protrusion.
Verified against primary sources · August 2026
What the law says
Safety guards or flaps are required only on trucks, trailers, and combinations with four or more tires (or two super singles) on the rearmost axle. The 6-inch figure often quoted is a load-overhang rule from § 621.201 — a load may not extend more than 3 inches past the left fender line or 6 inches past the right — and has nothing to do with tires.
Specific Limits
- Protrusion limit
- none
Frequently Asked Questions
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Street-legal wheel & tire protrusion picks
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