Iowa Studded Tires Laws (2026)

Studded Tires in states bordering Iowa

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

• IllinoisRestricted

  Illinois prohibits studded tires. They're allowed from November 15 through April 1 only for rural mail carriers or disabled-plate owners in unincorporated areas. See 625 ILCS 5/12-405.

  Verified Jun 20, 2026 · Source: ilga.gov · Full Illinois rule →

• MinnesotaRestricted

  Minnesota prohibits studded tires for residents. The only limited exceptions are for those from out of state and for rural mail carriers with a permit. See Minn. Stat. 169.72.

  Verified Jun 20, 2026 · Source: revisor.mn.gov · Full Minnesota rule →

• MissouriConditional

  Metal or carbide studded tires are legal in Missouri only from November 1 through March 31. They're prohibited from April 1 to November 1. See Mo. Rev. Stat. 307.171.

  Verified Jun 20, 2026 · Source: revisor.mo.gov · Full Missouri rule →

• NebraskaConditional

  Studded tires are legal in Nebraska only from November 1 through April 1. They're prohibited the rest of the year. See Neb. Rev. Stat. 60-6,250.

  Verified Jun 20, 2026 · Source: nebraskalegislature.gov · Full Nebraska rule →

• South DakotaConditional

  Metal-stud tires are legal in South Dakota only from October 1 through April 30. The statute separately allows a school bus or a fire-fighting vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of over 5,000 pounds, owned or operated by a unit of local government, to run metal studs at any time. A violation is a Class 2 misdemeanor. See S.D. Codified Laws 32-19-3.

  Verified Oct 12, 2026 · Source: sdlegislature.gov · Full South Dakota rule →

• WisconsinRestricted

  Wisconsin prohibits studded tires for residents. They're allowed only on emergency, school, and mail vehicles, and on out-of-state cars passing through for no more than 30 days. See Wis. Stat. 347.45.

  Verified Jun 20, 2026 · Source: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov · Full Wisconsin rule →