Kentucky Studded Tires Laws (2026)

Permitted: Metal studded tires are legal year-round in Kentucky — no statute prohibits them.

PermittedVerified Jun 20, 2026

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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.

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