Don't move to Mass.
Anything lifted over 4" - suspension and tires combined - won't legally pass safety inspection. I luck out because mine just looks like a 4wd truck with a slight lift.
As for tire coverage, yes it's gotta be there.


1986 Pickup extracab longbed "Woody edition"
SAS - 33's, 5.29's, lockright rear.

02 IS300 SportCross - my "DD"
94 2wd v6 extracab
04 Outback Wagon- wife's/family car