Missouri Studded Tires Laws (2026)

Conditional: Metal or carbide studded tires are legal in Missouri only from November 1 through March 31.

ConditionalVerified Jun 20, 2026

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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.

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Studded Tires in states bordering Missouri

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

ArkansasConditional
Arkansas allows metal studded tires only from November 15 through April 15. Studs may not protrude more than 1/16 inch. See Ark. Code 27-37-402.
Verified Jul 30, 2026 · Source: ardot.gov · Full Arkansas rule →
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 →
IowaConditional
Studded tires are legal in Iowa only from November 1 through April 1, with studs no more than 1/16 inch. The rest of the year they're prohibited, except on school buses and fire trucks. See Iowa Code 321.442.
Verified Jun 20, 2026 · Source: legis.iowa.gov · Full Iowa rule →
KansasConditional
Studded tires are legal in Kansas only from November 1 through April 1, using equipment approved by the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT). See Kan. Stat. 8-1742 and Kan. Admin. Reg. 36-7-2.
Verified Jun 20, 2026 · Source: ksrevisor.gov · Full Kansas rule →
KentuckyPermitted
Metal studded tires are legal year-round in Kentucky — no statute prohibits them. Kentucky's vehicle-equipment law (KRS Ch. 189) has no studded-tire ban.
Verified Jun 20, 2026 · Source: apps.legislature.ky.gov · Full Kentucky 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 →
OklahomaConditional
In Oklahoma, studded tires are allowed from November 1 through April 1, with studs no more than 3/32 inch projecting and covering no more than 3% of the tire's traction surface (47 O.S. 12-405(C)). There is no vehicle weight limit on ordinary studded tires — the 2-ton restriction applies only to operator-selectable "on demand" stud systems under subsection D.
Verified Jul 30, 2026 · Source: oklegislature.gov · Full Oklahoma rule →
TennesseeConditional
Studded tires are legal in Tennessee only from October 1 through April 15. They're not allowed on vehicles over 9,000 pounds, except school and emergency vehicles. See Tenn. Code 55-9-106.
Verified Aug 3, 2026 · Source: law.justia.com · Full Tennessee rule →

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