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North Dakota Studded Tires Laws (2026)

Conditional: Studded tires are legal in North Dakota only from October 15 through April 15, with studs no more than 1/16 inch.

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Studded tires are legal in North Dakota only from October 15 through April 15, with studs no more than 1/16 inch. See N.D. Cent. Code 39-21-40 and the North Dakota Highway Patrol.

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