Window Tint

[sgonzo2k]

I had my new 2016.5 sport tinted 3-4 weeks ago. I only did the back 2 windows, smaller 2 windows and lift-gate window to 20%. Unfortunately I was not able to do my front 2 windows as NY state just passed a new law this past January 2017. Your car needs to pass 70% light in your front windows in order to pass your yearly inspection.

In the past I would drive with illegal tints on my car, I forgot the percentage, but they weren't really dark tints. Not enough for a cop to pull me over for it. I think I got stopped twice by the cops for little stupid things and they never said a thing about them. I wasn't risking it this time and I didn't do anything to my front windows.

 

[GJ-Molestor]

I hate how we cant just go 20-30% all around. Looks much cleaner this way.

You can just tell the cop that they are the legal limit (35%) but I know some places like Quebec they have some sort of gun that measures the percentage.

 

[Unobtanium]

Hey all!

How many of you guys have window tint? Have you had any issues with being stopped by the cops for it? The state law in Wisconsin is 50% in front. Is that even worth the money? It looks so light!

What percentage are you all using? I just don't want to be constantly getting pulled over for it..

Any thoughts on a happy medium for the front windows?

I use ceramic. Blocks heat about the same no-matter what transparency you go with.
I have received one tint ticket in my life. Legal limit was 25%, IIRC, and I was metered at 16-17% on-site. I was profiled as a drug dealer or something when I was pulled over until I got out in my uniform. Then it was a begrudging "well we have to write it anyway" situation.

I could give a s***. I tint my cars exactly how I want, which, since I drive a lot at night, is usually 25% or so.

 

[GJ-Molestor]

I use ceramic. Blocks heat about the same no-matter what transparency you go with.
I have received one tint ticket in my life. Legal limit was 25%, IIRC, and I was metered at 16-17% on-site. I was profiled as a drug dealer or something when I was pulled over until I got out in my uniform. Then it was a begrudging "well we have to write it anyway" situation.

I could give a s***. I tint my cars exactly how I want, which, since I drive a lot at night, is usually 25% or so.

I'm laughing way too much right now.