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Tint question

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by Robster80, Dec 3, 2020.

  1. Dec 3, 2020 at 8:14 AM
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    Robster80

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    Had 15% installed yesterday but my night vision isnt the best and didnt realize how dark the 15 would be at night. Would 25 offer a little better at night but still look good?
     
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    Still dark tint at 25 how much driving you do at night
     
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    I have 20 to match the rears. vision isn't bad looking out at the sides at night when it's dry out. But backing into spots or if it's raining then it can be brutal. Just part of having tint.
     
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  4. Dec 3, 2020 at 8:24 AM
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    Yes it would. I just got mine changed out yesterday. Had 5 percent on all doors but it was to dark for the driver and passenger front. Changed it to 15 percent and it perfect for me.
     
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    I typically have to roll down the windows with 20% when backing up at night in a place i'm not familiar with. It was never an issue with previous vehicles, but I suppose it's just the height and such in this case. If I'm making a turn at an intersection at night I'm also extra careful to make sure no one is walking in my path.
     
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    Shearboy2005

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    I have 5 on mine. No troubles.
     
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    20% on my fronts. Matches the rears pretty good. Never had tint on on the fronts before. Can’t see a damn thing when it’s raining at night, otherwise its fine.
     
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    To me, fronts Must match backs (cataracts be damned!). Then an Eyebrow that reaches bottom of RVM in Limo Black, perfect for all those sunrises and sunsets right in your eyes! Luck all.
     
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    Tint guy told me go with 15 itll be closest but i can tell the backseat windows are a touch lighter.
     
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    15% on windshield and two layers of 5% all around.No problems driving at night even with the headlights off. It just takes some getting used to it.

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    That thing looks ready to run over pedestrians in a horror movie.
     
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    Lmao
     
  14. Dec 3, 2020 at 10:16 AM
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    I put 20 on the sides. .tint shop here said my back sides are just over 20. . Matches almost perfectly. . But if you think 15 is too dark, I may would jump to 35. . . Side note. . I don't see how some of yall see shit with those dark ass windshields. . Lol. .I got 70 on mine and anything darker I'd be skeptical of. . But my eyes aint what they used to be
     
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    Got 20 installed on fronts, have no issues
     
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    Thats an instant ticket from where I'm from.
     
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    I usually do 20% on side and 5% rear. But for your situation, I would suggest 35%.
     
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    Wow, you guys must have some young eyes! When I went this summer for tint, they measured 35% to match the rear windows and also stated that is illegal in Ohio. Went with the legal 50%, which was darker than stock and also kept the interior cooler. Better yet for old eyes, is it still functional at night and inclement weather.
     
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    Putting tint on a windshield is...IN MY OPINION... the dumbest and unsafest thing ever. But then again, I’ve never had it so I can’t speak from experience
     
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    That's exactly the movie I had in mind. A classic.

    hoooonk! honk hooonk!
     
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    I put 70% ceramic tint on my windshield and it doesn't really add any darkness but sure helps with the AZ heat
     
  23. Dec 3, 2020 at 1:37 PM
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    Yeah I can understand 70% especially with ceramic. I’ve been to maricopa in august. It’s hot lol
     
  24. Dec 3, 2020 at 1:48 PM
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    never had it before and was surprised how much heat was blocked from the windshield, but I agree dark tint on the windshield is a bad idea but to each their own
     
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    I have ceramic all around at 5%, and the windshield is 50%.

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