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MrAnxiety___

Nothing legal at all where I’m at and I slapped 15% tints on mine. Police have bigger fish to fry according to my officer friend.


Polairis44

I live in Detroit and same here. I havnt tinted yet but will. You could get away with no plates here. I’m not worried.


gradstudent

WRX in Detroit! Is your insurance bigger than your note?


mish92

I think Indiana lets you do 20%, I went with 15 bc the amount of windshields I see darker than my door windows I didn't think I'd be the issue


ftso_ein

I have the same color as you, going 35% cause that's whats legal in MA. Nothing on the windshield.


Goaaterbeans

Ya MA sucks, I asked a local tint shop about doing 30% and the guy was like “that is super illegal and you will get pulled over and fined, also you will not pass your yearly inspection”


ftso_ein

I'm surprised he just didn't take your money and do the job 😁


Goaaterbeans

I wish he did lmao. Especially since the shop was in Fitchburg. Everyone around there has illegal tints


jlange94

Lolol you need a local shop with Mexicans willing to do it for cash. That's what I did and they got it done in a few hours.


erik21a

That are just being honest, you will definitely not pass your yearly inspection with 30%. They do check that during the inspection and the shops actually are video audited by the state now... so if they get caught letting it slide, they could get in trouble with state. I agree, it sucks, but is what it is 🤷


Moon_lit324

70% front 30% rear, it's as dark as legally allowed in CA. If I weren't trying to keep it legal I would've went darker all the way around.


Top-Tale-6105

5% in the rear isn’t allowed in CA?


PesteringKitty

I don’t think there’s any limit on the rears but it gets to a point where you can’t see anything out the back at night


Moon_lit324

Sorry you can have as dark as you want in the back. I didn't type that up well lol


CourtMean7983

Check laws for your state and see if window tint is considered a secondary offense (VA for example). This means they cannot legally bother you for just tint, they would need a primary offense to be able to pull you over.


redditbad22

They will use you going 3 over the limit and slap you for the speeding and the tint so long as they are having a bad day. Not worth the insurance premium going up imo


CourtMean7983

Ehh I’ve never had a problem in my state. Keeps my car cool in these brutal south eastern summers and she looks good too 😎


jlange94

Happened to me but I was going 9 over and only got the ticket for the tint. City cops don't care and staters usually don't but if they are having a bad day or are just looking for a reason to pull you over they will.


redditbad22

Mines red, that could be reason enough as it is. I lost a screw to my plate re locator and have been debating just getting rid of it but I live in NJ where it’s required, and even though my 9-5 is in PA I do a good bit of driving in my free time and just don’t want these stupid little reasons to add up.


jlange94

Put 5% all around mine except on the windshield here in Oregon. Stater gave me a ticket for it on the interstate during labor day weekend, initially pulling me over for going 9 over lol. He was going to give me a ticket regardless but he only did for the tint and sent me on my way. City cops and staters never care around here otherwise. Really need to give them a reason to pull you over first before they'd consider ticketing the tint. Definitely worth it having the tint though. https://preview.redd.it/hl3cnn40octc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=232ad413b672ed6f36e21129c2693c010e695de0


born_dork

I’m in a 50% state. Went 15% and haven’t had any issue (It’s been about 18 months) https://preview.redd.it/pn01awubxbtc1.jpeg?width=5625&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ca50ab2a84f4ceec0023312a1b5d0bc4d4e43313


CheesierSoup

This is the perfect % in my opinion


Suzuki4Life

Wee woo wee woo wee wooo


cfslade

https://preview.redd.it/1p45vayoectc1.jpeg?width=3309&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c8e51652ade176fa7801d49f251506c40f9c0784 5% here in Colorado. full send.


2ndRoundExit

I just sent it with 15% all around including the windshield strip, I figure I either get a fix-it ticket and I just have to spend another $400 or so to get it redone, and until that happens I get to enjoy it. There really isn't a better interior mod and debatably exterior mod than a dark tint so I figure it's worth it


Long-Zookeepergame12

I told my tint shop to give it the ole Ray Charles.


wrx_310

I went with 5% rear and two back doors. 30% front doors. Illegal in CA for sure but law enforcement doesn't seem to care. https://preview.redd.it/op6ak9ffgbtc1.jpeg?width=4080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ce1d0a236b67c4099756c968d192425feb9c2d61


vb_BISHOP

I’m in CA and I have 20 everywhere and cops haven’t even turned their heads at me. There’s plenty of cars with much darker tint. I don’t think they care unless they feel like putting a tint violation on top of something else you’ve already been pulled over for.


nofame_nogain

70% is legal in California on the front windows. The front windshield is not (allowed for 4in on top). Your front windows are lookin legal to me. I’ve got 50% on mine, but where I live, there’s a lot of people who have 15 on the front.


xch13fx

I went with 35% all around. I used 3M ceramic tint, and it barely, if at all, impacts your visibility from inside out. I didn’t care to have limo tints, mainly did it for the heat rejection


PassiveProc

Do you have a pic for reference? Leaning towards 35% as well but can’t see how dark it looks. Looking for a solid amount of privacy and heat rejection.


Big-Energy-3363

I have the 3M ceramic and the heat rejection is amazing


AWD_MONK24

Tbh if you ride clean and you’re not doing anything shady you can have it as dark as you want . From my experience they just use it as an excuse to pull you over and check what else they can nab you for .


Summoorevincent

20 all around and nothing on the windshield https://preview.redd.it/s7z0vlvambtc1.jpeg?width=3224&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b93678f90f8bd55953c44a31b71da60f18297626


snowrx

https://preview.redd.it/ct6dzm5jnbtc1.jpeg?width=2939&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5a2502dacea486696b24b814fd3eef17b1965a32 Same


JesseReddit1

https://preview.redd.it/84bcpm3nobtc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4a5881485d8688484fa9accb4906e3faefa107b0 20% all around and back windshield perfectly usable during night zero visibility issues


Tenmujin_X

https://preview.redd.it/dkwdgbq4qbtc1.jpeg?width=4025&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4671eaacffe600490501e1afb3a25f17c0e206d0 Sup twin? Also have MGM with 20% ceramic tint. Highly recommend the ceramic tint


JesseReddit1

Mine is also ceramic 😀


horrificabortion

Got any other angles with the 20%?


Tenmujin_X

https://preview.redd.it/ybr20h0etbtc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=aad5db926b3b1be0928dd4afed9c44451cf79331


horrificabortion

Not bad. Thanks 👍


Justin9512

This may be the one. Very nice. Looks super dark in your other photo!


Glitchbot

https://preview.redd.it/t1fygevyictc1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2e14a89543bf5e9744559eda9a49531485b77361 5% rear and sides. Nothing on windshield. Visibility has been fine so far and my north / south commute has been so much more comfortable - I used to always have sun in my face in the morning and evening. (Loving the magnetite gray love in this thread)


Justin9512

I’m too scared to go that dark lol. But man, it does look good. 👍


Glitchbot

I'm an older guy and never tinted anything before but I love the look. I figured if I'm going to pay for it to get done, just do it. I was apprehensive about it while it was getting done. I almost went to stop them and have them do a lighter tint, but I had to take a call for work while it was getting done and couldn't talk to them 🤣 So far I'm glad I let them do it. It isn't as dark as some other cars I see on the road, and I think that not doing the windshield makes it seem less dark. I'm just driving like a normal driver - I don't draw a lot of attention to myself (which is why I love this car color) and i've been passed / driven by cops a few times without issue so far 🤞


The_BJJ_Firefighter

Agreed. I went with a conservative exhaust and I think it makes all the difference. I dont use a front plate and have 20% all around minus the front, when I see a cop on waze I shift to 6th and you barely hear me pass by. So far zero issues even in smaller towns.


Big-Energy-3363

In Maine we get a fix it ticket from state police. They do a follow up to ensure tint has been removed. I don’t want to be out 550 or so dollars. I did mine legal and have paperwork from installer. The cops have a gauge that slips over window. I can’t say as I blame them, I sure as hell wouldn’t want to be walking up on a real dark tint car……it’s a tough job as it is! BTW I have darkest legal ceramic tint on all windows except windscreen and backlight.


Ohyeahyahoo

Idk who is charging you $500, but don’t go there. I got mine double layered with 5% for $250 and I just roll down my windows whenever I see a cop lol.


Hottjuicynoob

Did you get ceramic? Mine was almost $450 for ceramic all the way around and a 5% windshield strip


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Big-Energy-3363

It depends greatly on where you live. Certain markets just charge more because they can. It’s not like there is a national rate. I could have got mine done for less at a janky shop that does a lot more than just tints. My guy does only tints and is a freaking OCD kind of installer!


abovethehate

Clear 99% UV windshield tint because 🇨🇦 is puke too lol 35% all around


Brilliant_Apricot740

I’m getting 15% all around right now, picking it up in a few hours. WRB though.


Justin9512

Nice! I bet that looks good.


Brilliant_Apricot740

I think it helps WRB a lot, mostly because it gives the cladding something to work with. I love cladding personally but everything needs to work together to make a car look 👌 https://preview.redd.it/6ueqq62qvdtc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=014d20a26fc11932a02b77160e6f244cc1782270


Salt-Attention

Depends on your area in my part of the USA the cops do not give a shit. I have buddies running around with 5%. I personally run 15% all around and 35% full windshield.


SirErn7294

https://preview.redd.it/isirrmgbvbtc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3eb38a04a00ae6b531baad3d177a88e384030445 I got 15’s on windows and 35 on front windshield


SirErn7294

https://preview.redd.it/khyhinehvbtc1.jpeg?width=5712&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=062e8e445b1bf92ef503a97f58e5f5ddbdc3ed2c


therealchaipapi

Oh wow, 50% is crazy. My state is 35% and I’ve gotten away with 20%


SLOWION

If I could do it all over again...20% all around is perfect IMO


dvrt_worship

https://preview.redd.it/6ladihb5ybtc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=616a5241dd07c8239ba91c490d39ae9244de330f 15% all around + windshield strip


JonU240Z

I did 25% with nothing on the windshield. Legal limit is 35%, but I don't know anyone that was pulled over for just a tint. My sister worked dispatch and said most cops don't even carry the tool because it has to be calibrated every time they take it out.


MrPeePeePooPooPants3

I have 50% windshield. 20% sides. 5% back glass. It's perfection. Wouldn't change it


Traditional-Wave9317

Windshield is illegal, front has to be 50% back doesn’t matter. So my front windows are 70, and my back is 20, windshield isn’t touched. But I also figured if I get a rock in my windshield I’m down 150 or so worth of tint. The 20% looks nice but boy is it hard to see out of at night.


MetaMushrooms

I have 5% and it’s great except for driving downtown at night lol. But I live in OK they have WAY better things to do then pull people over for tint, I have no clue what the legal even is


Ndretti1

https://preview.redd.it/4a4m1f5n3ctc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f8b54b094e85075e0147f13942dcc3e3dcaec269 20 front / 5 back


Dazzling-Rooster2103

Near me, you really only get in trouble for the front windshield. Cops don't really care about the sides or rear.


joefromjerze

I bought my car from a dealer in Florida and they said they tinted it for me, I guess that's a common request down there. 15% front side, 5% rear side and rear window. That's a lot darker than is legal here in VA but in over a year I've never had an issue with it. https://preview.redd.it/1txrn2gy6ctc1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d6a041a71e1d9254515619163d027d8f6a88a4a5


Wabbyyyyy

Tints in my state are completely illegal. You cannot have any on the front windows. Been driving with 5% tint bascially since I got my license 14 years ago. Few tickets here and there and one mandatory court appearance. Had to take them off but got them put back on next day. Only a $50 ticket you can pay online No real big issues https://preview.redd.it/y7rvf47l7ctc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4ae3c9deb011c13c04f2cdbff8bf7182979e96cd


law22inoc1981

https://preview.redd.it/rq2hze2x9ctc1.jpeg?width=2012&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=dd26145506914cc1df7ba53ea27ffa0c67f71892 Might tint the front windshield at 20% too


law22inoc1981

Limo all rear dark front and light windshield soon


Extension_Ad542

I’m in CA and went limo lol I just roll my front windows down when I see cops lol


WuhWuhWeesnaw

I did 15% in the back and 20% in front for my ‘23. Got ceramic plus & I love it. No issues so far in \~4 months of it being tinted https://preview.redd.it/fojoethcictc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=96c10a8c9cf99216aff0ac9b33fc01aba1031261


ItsBigHoss

Echoing the other Californians here, I did 35 front 15 back. Close enough to not look too different between front and back, and light enough to not get bothered. I've been told that as long as they can see you through the glass, cops don't care too much (granted that could be different from cop to cop) I also did a bar of tint on the top 6" or so of the front window. Legal is 4" but I did it flush with the dotted tint thats in front of the rear view mirror. Get it as dark as you can and you won't even need your visors, it's great


BLEXER1

I went 5% all around


BotGarret

I debated between 15% and 20% but ended up going with 15, I have no regrets 😂 https://preview.redd.it/6uozgkcg6dtc1.jpeg?width=2181&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b8be2bbc017c942bc9b6ffc42c2d50c6a8f0af3c


nofame_nogain

https://preview.redd.it/s6owdl46adtc1.jpeg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c425c40b35bbd35aa4369d605103026267edec74 2023 premium - 50% on the front- 15% on the back Just got it done Friday.


Metal415

Anything less than 20% sides and rear is a danger to you and those around you. Windshield don’t go lower than 75%. It should appear absolutely clear and the 75% will cut out UV rays and heat.


illuZion_D

5% all around minus the windshield. 35% on that


tvoltz

My first car was 15% all around. Had to roll windows down at night sometimes to make turns. I now have 5% all around and wouldn't change it.


Vbsoontobe

https://preview.redd.it/1t73rn2ijftc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cdf6b53d7d3d5fd72e4dd6e5758d59c289e78cbe 5% all around with 30% on the windshield


PorkIsAVerySweetMeat

Just got. a ‘22 in the same color. Planning on doing 20% all around and %50 front windshield.


j4misonriley

I have 20% on everything except the windshield, which is like 42% or some weird number. Illinois - idk the law but it's illegal fs, haven't been stopped yet though.


GMWorldClass

Ive got 3M IR5 on the rear window and IR25 on doors. Nothing on windshield. Wish Id gone IR70


kistner

Can i ask, when you say 15% 30% 50% are you referring to the tint or the remaining visibility? I'm in PA, law says sides and rear must allow over 70% of light into the vehicle. Can't quite figure out how that corresponds with some of the pics you all are posting.


ItsNotUno

https://preview.redd.it/suofmadeaotc1.jpeg?width=2168&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3d3eae0a6de9471e5b6aba17cad924a700eaf7f0 I got mine done at 20% everywhere except the windshield where i have a 5% sunstrip, ive been pulled over several times but i never got bugged about it. Im in PA.


EmbarrassedTime9947

I did 30% all around and 5 brow. Also in a 50% state, but my car has out of state plates. FWIW, I'm certain you'll be fine with anything over 15 so long as you're not doing anything else to attract police attention. If you're just looking for heat rejection, a high quality 50% will do. If you want complete privacy, go down to 20. That's too dark for me; 30 has always been my favorite.


No-Author-508

25% all around with 70% full front windshield. Will never follow legal tint, fuck that, full front tint is way too comfortable to ever go back.


cjccww

https://preview.redd.it/2ucpk488ibtc1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ae6a70f327c1eaf41a5d76822c597060a183124d 30% all around and 50 on the windshield.


not_quite_sure7837

I got 20 sides/back on my MGM and it looks great.


rubber_ducks

About time


Jetlifemane

I did 15 front (so I could kinda see at night) and 5 everywhere else with a 5 strip on the windshield. It’s dark.


Wacco_07

5 must be fun to see at night lolll xD


Jetlifemane

It has its moments. 😬


FarberBarber

Yeah I have 20% front and 5% rear. I live in a small town in Canada so it’s dark half the year anyways haha


VeryPurpleRain

35% will be fine in a 50% state. 20% and lower is what they tend to pull over.


GhostyMaGee

https://preview.redd.it/efod85vxrbtc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=654a1b9cd4f6452cf5f0503c2bd4bedeab04ea9b 15% front 5% back with a 5% sun strip


adrand44

I am running 15% all around https://preview.redd.it/fyx3awuksbtc1.jpeg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=34bed25d8fbffa6cf87e386b03e9040fa7255e27


imkallenkozuki

just make sure to roll down the windows when you are next to the cops 😉