Wheel & Tire Protrusion in Wisconsin
Legal
Wisconsin's fender and mudguard statute does not cover passenger cars.
Verified against primary sources · August 2026
What the law says
It applies to tractor-type vehicles, trailers and semitrailers, and privately owned motor trucks and semitrailers in intercity movement.
Specific Limits
- Protrusion limit
- none
Frequently Asked Questions
Are wheel & tire protrusion legal in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin's fender and mudguard statute does not cover passenger cars.
What are the exact wheel & tire protrusion limits in Wisconsin?
Protrusion limit: none. Source: Wis. Stat. § 347.46.
Street-legal wheel & tire protrusion picks
Gear that helps you mod without a ticket in Wisconsin.
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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