Louisiana Studded Tires Laws (2026)

Restricted: Louisiana prohibits studded tires and any other non-rubber tire protuberance.

RestrictedVerified Jul 23, 2026

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Louisiana prohibits studded tires and any other non-rubber tire protuberance. The only exemptions are farm machinery and tire chains. See La. Rev. Stat. 32:362.

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Studded Tires in states bordering Louisiana

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 →
MississippiRestricted
Mississippi bans studded tires: no tire moved on a highway may have any block, stud, flange, cleat, spike or other protuberance of material other than rubber projecting beyond the tread. …
Verified Jul 30, 2026 · Source: billstatus.ls.state.ms.us · Full Mississippi rule →
TexasRestricted
Texas prohibits metal tire studs. Only rubber protuberances or safety tire chains are allowed. See Tex. Transp. Code 547.612.
Verified Jun 20, 2026 · Source: statutes.capitol.texas.gov · Full Texas rule →

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