Mississippi Studded Tire Law
Metal studs are illegal in Mississippi, in every month. A tire cannot carry any block, stud, cleat, or spike of a material other than rubber that projects past the tread (Miss. Code 63-7-67). No season, no weight cap, no out-of-state pass — the ban is flat. Tire chains are allowed, but only when snow or ice makes the road slick. Break the rule and it is a misdemeanor, up to $100 the first time (Miss. Code 63-9-11).
Running studs in Mississippi
Metal studs are illegal in Mississippi, in every month. A tire cannot carry any block, stud, cleat, or spike of a material other than rubber that projects past the tread (Miss. Code 63-7-67). No season, no weight cap, no out-of-state pass — the ban is flat. Tire chains are allowed, but only when snow or ice makes the road slick. Break the rule and it is a misdemeanor, up to $100 the first time (Miss. Code 63-9-11).
The window and winter-tire rules
- Season: Metal studs prohibited year-round
- No M+S/3PMSF traction-tire law. Chains are allowed for safety in snow or ice (63-7-67). Studs are not chains and do not satisfy a chain order. See the Mississippi chain-law page.
Mississippi Studded Tire FAQ
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Reference information for planning, not legal advice. Traffic laws change and this can be out of date, so always confirm the current statute and obey posted signs before you rely on it. Last reviewed July 2026. Source: https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/title-63/chapter-7/general-provisions/section-63-7-67/. See our Terms & Disclaimer.
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