Indiana Studded Tires Laws (2026)

Conditional: Studded tires are legal in Indiana only from October 1 through May 1.

ConditionalVerified Jul 26, 2026

Studded tires are legal in Indiana only from October 1 through May 1. Tires with retractable studs may be used year-round if the studs stay retracted outside that window. See Ind. Code 9-19-18-3.

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