Nevada Studded Tires Laws (2026)

Conditional: Studded tires are legal in Nevada only from October 1 through April 30.

ConditionalVerified Jul 22, 2026

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Studded tires are legal in Nevada only from October 1 through April 30. They're prohibited the rest of the year. See Nev. Rev. Stat. 484D.510.

Official source: leg.state.nv.us →

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Studded Tires in states bordering Nevada

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

ArizonaConditional
Arizona allows metal studded tires only from October 1, 2026 to May 1, 2027. Ariz. Rev. Stat. 28-958 writes this as a recurring annual window beginning the first day of October and ending the first day of May, dated here for the current season. Studs must be of tungsten carbide or other suitable material and may not contact more than 3% of the total tire area in contact with the roadway under any conditions. The statute lists no exemption from the seasonal window.
Verified Oct 3, 2026 · Source: azleg.gov · Full Arizona rule →
CaliforniaConditional
California allows metal studded tires only from November 1 through April 30. Retractable studs are allowed year-round. See Cal. Veh. Code 27454.
Verified Jun 20, 2026 · Source: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov · Full California rule →
IdahoConditional
Idaho allows studded tires only from October 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027. …
Verified Oct 3, 2026 · Source: legislature.idaho.gov · Full Idaho rule →
OregonConditional
Studded tires are legal in Oregon only from November 1 through March 31; outside that window, using tires with metal studs on a highway is a Class C traffic violation under Or. Rev. Stat. 815.160. ODOT may shorten or lengthen the period in areas it designates. Exemptions include tires with retractable studs, emergency vehicles and ambulances in an emergency, and school buses with a loaded weight of 10,000 pounds or more. See Or. Rev. Stat. 815.160 and 815.165 and the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT).
Verified Oct 17, 2026 · Source: oregon.gov · Full Oregon rule →
UtahConditional
Studded tires are legal in Utah only from October 15 through March 31, with studs no more than 0.050 inches; outside that window they are prohibited. They are not allowed on vehicles over 9,000 pounds, except emergency and school vehicles. See Utah Code 41-6a-1636.
Verified Jun 20, 2026 · Source: le.utah.gov · Full Utah rule →

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