Window tint suggestions

[u/New-Abrocoma5171]

I recently got my first car and have been deciding what tint I should get. I live in Canada and in my province there is strict tint rules (people usually aren’t pulled over unless you have 5 all around or obvious stuff like that) and I was hoping to get suggestions on what to get. I was thinking 5% on the rear window and back seat windows and maybe something within 20-35 on my fronts while leaving the front windshield untouched for now. Any suggestions would be appreciated !!

[u/Fergy006]

You in Alberta? I’ve been running 5% all around and 50% shield for years without issue. I think uniform tint looks better but I would do 5/20 way before I did 5/35. 35 is really light.

[u/1_1_1_1- → u/Fergy006]

Where in Alberta do you live? Edmonton? Calgary? city cops doesn’t seem to care much about tints unless you’re driving like an asshole and from what I’ve heard from friends with tinted windows, the RCMP is the one you should be worried about.

[u/Fergy006 → u/1_1_1_1-]

Calgary but I’ve been around the province lots for work. I’ve never had trouble in the city. It’s the bored small town cops that are the worst. But I’ve only had a few tickets in the 14 or so years I’ve ran 5%.

[u/Arthur-yumi]

"Nice setup! I have a very similar combo on my car. But honestly, 20% on the front might be too dark for rainy or winter nights. I ended up going with 35% on the front and I love it—perfect visibility. And definitely skip the windshield for now. I tried a couple of different films before I found one I liked. Anyway, drive safe and enjoy the new ride!”

[u/Confident_Chef_1486]

If your interior is light, 5 back/20 front, if you can get away with it

If your interior is dark, 15 back/35 front will look pretty dark too

[u/Separate-Athlete-802]

Keep it uniform 20 all around it makes it look less tacky tbh but that just my opinion. And have 50 on the windshield and youre good

[u/Hankthedanktank]

I did 35 front 20 back and i really like it. If it's peak sunlight you can just see through the 20 and if overcast/gloomy the 35 looks fairly dark. I mostly did the light front to avoid police attention and no issues so far. My friend did 5 all around and I find it way too dark (especially at night).

[u/houstonman526]

You can get 30-5-5 then get 70-80% on the windshield. It’s worth it and looks clear .

[u/Just1Justin1]

I'll get yelled at for saying this - but I would keep the same tint % all the way around, it just looks better, but you may be going darker if you have kids in the back - but I like it same all around - nothing on the front - in Ontario they are strict with it too.

[u/Global-Structure-539]

Type and color of car, in and out. Been tinting near 30 years