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South Carolina Studded Tires Laws (2026)

Permitted: Studded tires legal year-round if studs project <=1/16 in.

PermittedVerified Jun 20, 2026

Studded tires legal year-round if studs project <=1/16 in. when compressed; no seasonal limit — S.C. Code 56-5-5040.

Official source: scstatehouse.gov →

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