IS DRIVING WITH TINT AT NIGHT SAFE!?? (35% vs 20% vs 5%)

Sorry i havent been posting! it been a crazy few weeks! getting back on track starting off with the much requested video about what tints look like at night! hope you find this video helpful! Thanks For Watching! Please Like, Share and Subscribe it means A Lot!
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[@mekrystle]

Thanks so much for doing this. My brother was trying to convince me to get 5%, but I think 20-15% is what I'll go with. I already have to wear glasses for night driving, I don't need to be adding 5% tint that won't let me see curbs...

[@BoopSnoot]

Its not just curbs, there was a midnight deep Sahara Africa black guy on a bicycle wearing dark gray sweatpants and a hoodie, and I pulled out from a store on the side in front of him as I couldn't see him AT ALL with 20% side window tint. Remember, not everything you need to see has lights on it or is being lit up by your headlights and there aren't always good street lights everywhere. 25% is the darkest I would go.

[@IM-qy7mf]

@@BoopSnoot I don't want to do 25% because I don't think it looks good with my car, so I'll just take the tint off all together. Just did 20% and while driving back home on the highway, it took me longer than usual to feel confident changing lanes. When making a left turn into a neighborhood's street road, I kinda turned into the opposite lane because I couldn't see where the double yellow were. Not to mention, when reversing into my parking spot, I couldn't see the lines at all! That means if there's anything just a little darker than white, I'm gonna hit it. No thanks, I will take this off, and enjoy my _fishbowl_

[@gnome-ski]

@@IM-qy7mf my car came with tinted windows from whoever had it before me, not sure the % but while its nice during the day at night i HATE having it on my driver/passenger doors because when youre in a dark neighborhood and having to turn you cannot see what youre really turning into. alot of times i roll my windows down while driving at night for that reason.

[@idekav.]

i got something equivalent to 8-10% on my car all around and its not terrible, idk if i could do 5 but im about to slap a 20 percent tint on top of my side windows now to see what it feels like lmao

[@jianxiongRaven]

Imagine you could turn the tint on and off or something simillar like transition glasses *(smart tint)* 😂😂😂😂 ***When its dark , the tint is off When its bright, the tint turns on

[@Jason-oq8by]

Kian Siong That's a thing lol but kinda hard and expensive to do

[@4G12]

LCD windows, used on the Boeing 787 already. Apply voltage to the liquid crystal film and it polarises to block light, no different from your typical LCD screen.

[@viivcreations9161]

its called roll ur window down....

[@bladeexcalibur1334]

Smart tint has it

[@robertbidochon7949]

electrochromic window film. It already exists.

[@blok809]

Even cars with no tint, at times you have to roll down your windows a bit to see better, specially on rainy nights because the street lights and lights from other cars create a glare when the light is bounced off the water drops on the windows. 20% is the best medium for privacy, and being able to see out of.

[@ryanc5198]

you are the tint-man on youtube. when people want to see tinting advice they go to you. Your are Dr. Tint.

[@flex1115]

Ok tits

[@oEx0duSo]

So comfortable zone at night would be between 20-30% ... Got it!

[@StillmanSpinningSteel]

Yeah this is what I'm thinking. Also factoring in cross country driving where there are no street lamps etc etc. just winding roads in the pitch black

[@chanellaDaboss]

I think i’ll go 20 percent I hate people watching into my car when i pass. People are so nosey on this island where I live lol. I need my front tinted 20% because car lights and lights in general are very frustrating for me at night.

[@randyr.8536]

5% Tint is best if u live in California . Reason i got it was cause -Prevent thefts from looking at the locks to get open -Prevent Thefts from looking inside Merchandise -Prevent Heat and Glare -More privacy

[@xart23x]

THanks for this post. THis was the reason I found this video in the first place. MY car has been opened from the outside cuz they could see locks with no tint on my windows. I've had 2 batteries stolen. I cant always get parking close to my apt. so I cant hear the alarm go off. ANyway, thanks for this post...now I know I should go with 5%.

[@thatguymar3383]

DK Modzy but if they really wanted they would break & shatter the glass

[@xart23x]

THieves dont wanna make noise though.

[@alanfernandez2598]

I also have 5% and live in texas which gets really hot as well! Also i love privacy

[@lilred9302]

Fat and Depressed don’t do your windshield 5% unless your a pro at seeing through it believe me. My friend had a 2003 Acura’s TL with 5% all around even the windshield he was the only one that could drive it cause he was used to it it looks cool at night btw

[@jesslivin_xo]

Hmm I’ll definitely be doing 15%. I love the look of 5% but driving it at night seems like too much of a hassle.

[@fiftyshadesofurban]

Yeah I think I will not be getting 5% on my Mustang until I get my Jeep, and then I'll 5% my Mustang and only drive it in the day.

[@thatguymar3383]

Driving with tints at night is like driving with sunglasses at night

[@Jfresh55]

Purple 9 so

[@TheMarkoPoloProgram]

Thank you captain obvious. I guess driving without tints at night is like driving without sunglasses.

[@AmAm-yf4me]

Hahahahhaha!!!!!

[@thewise2443]

😣😣

[@TheWarptOne]

Not really. Most automotive tints are actually darker than a normal pair of sunglasses.

[@Flavzz]

5% comes in handy in those hot California sunny days. & looks clean af! Just have to be a good driver to drive at night!

[@ActRight_94]

xXG35Xx I have double 5s on the front

[@jmartinez5463]

xXG35Xx I bet it keeps your car a bit cooler don't it I mean you guys be in the 100 degrees

[@randyr.8536]

J Martinez Yes i have 5% tint in cali and It does keep it Lightly warm inside the car then Hot heat in clearer windows

[@kennethrodriguez328]

Joe R Not even friend

[@hiddenkard3101]

My tint looks darker. I can't see shit out the back at night in my car. Just headlights. I have to roll down my rear windows when backing up into my garage. Still the back windshield blocks my view. And i have to go in reverse slowly and at an angle since my car is lowered. Living that VIP low luxury black sedan lifestyle is a struggle. I avoid speed bumps because they bottom out my car hard. It's a struggle but looks so clean lol anyway I enjoy the privacy and sun protection at daytime. I can see perfectly in the day. My rear passengers never get hot. And noone can see my passengers (their shadow) or belongings in the rear of my car. I can have my expensive phones, laptop, and tablets sitting on my back seat without the fear of someone wanting to break in and steal them. Theft protection.

[@rts3613]

Very informative. It would also be helpful to see how visible the occupants are from the outside with the various tint levels.

[@Poetry4Peace]

Yus

[@paulinedavis8734]

THANKS....BEST car window TINT DEMO on KZbin ! I was going to tint 10%... But, know 20% will be SAFER ... for me at my age !!

[@ryan2546]

You’re welcome! :) glad I could help

[@thatguymar3383]

Pauline Davis real shit

[@Juliansamaa]

Yea, I'm definitely going with 20%. Especially living in Boston, I know I wouldn't get away with 5% in this city lol thanks for making this video, man !!

[@xCvKing23]

I live in Boston too i can tell you I've never been stopped for 5% tint. I don't really think they care., and ive had 20% too but it was too light for me

[@wenben7402]

Lol

[@acelakid94]

Kevin I have 35% on my car and it looks okay, but it’s way too light- even at night. I ended up having to replace my whole door because of an accident and it came with 20%-15%. It’s just right and Boston cops don’t really mess with you unless you’re doing something stupid, so I’m going to switch the other windows to 20%.

[@foreverwanted321]

Kevin how is 20% at night

[@foreverwanted321]

acelakid94 how is 20% at night ? do you think 15% is too dark

[@Yuspliff]

20% looks perfect to me, thanks for the tips

[@350toocute]

The biggest problem with tint is at night time.when it`s dark it`ll make 50% look like it`s 20%

[@shadowsmirk]

Thank you for this comparison. You have the best videos on tint that are actually informative for drivers.

[@ryan2546]

I appreciate the love! Thanks for watching!

[@johnnymeza5454]

I want the look of 5% but I think 20% is a good compromise. I like to drive fast so visibility is important to me.

[@FadeToBlackLLC]

That's the most popular shade I install

[@killakicks]

20% is good I had it now I got a project car with 15% and 5% in the back

[@calvin4319]

@@killakicksso how’s the 15 at night upfront you don’t really notice the in the back at night if your using ur mirrors or looking behind you

[@killakicks]

@@calvin4319 is not bad I changed over to 5% and it gets a lil wacky at night in terms of parking 15% IMO is perfect especially summer time car feels nice and cool

[@bigd5063]

Bro your video is the absolute most helpful for anyone considering tint. Freaking awesome. I think imma roll with the 20% that 5% looks dangerous bro. Be careful.

[@gloriatran5971]

Thank you! for someone who is new to tinted windows, this is good info and it helps me making decision on % best for me.

[@ryan2546]

Gloria Tran you're welcome! Glad it was useful too you! :)

[@wkbassett]

Be sure to thoroughly check your state laws on window tint, not because I care about the laws, but instead because cops can be complete dicks. I read on some police forum that cops specifically target tinted cars because they are more likely to contain additional offenses (illegal materials/drugs/weapons).

[@gloriatran5971]

Thank you :D

[@Rugerman205]

My BMW has the self dimming mirrors and ZERO TINT...but at night the Rearview and Outside Rearview mirrors get SUPER DARK (I’m used to 20% Tint All Windows) However since the Bimmer’s mirrors get so dark themselves at night...8that perhaps 35% or a combination of 35% Front and 20% Rears/Back Window What are YOUR THOUGHTS 💭!?

[@HatlessTea]

@@Rugerman205 I totally forgot about this feature. You saved me some time and money. Thank you!

[@ritual301]

I decided to go 5% Xpel Prime XR nano tint on my Sonata N-Line and I absolutely love it. Love the look and love how much cooler my car stays on the hotter days. And I wouldn't hesitate to put it on my next car. BUT I 100% agree with you on it. It definitely takes some time to get used to and first time I had to back out of the driveway at night was a bit jarring- same for making those 90 degree turns onto streets. And that is, honestly, probably enough to make this shade too dark for most people, but I absolutely love it. Super helpful video dude. Thinking about getting a layer of film on my windshield so I am just here trying to do my do diligence in researching the topic;) Bit of an older video, but still helpful. Thanks man!

[@bill_clinton697]

Try reversing into your driveway so its easier, and safer, to exit.

[@robertmitchell4184]

I have 20% on my front windows and 5% on the sides as well as 20% on the rear. The 5% tint makes the entire car more private by day. i think the real issue is how well u can see out the rear window at night. 20% in reverse isnt a problem.

[@YouTubehndl]

Great idea! I’m about to get tint on my car and this sounds perfect

[@xturbinator2938]

Well i went with 5% on front and 20% on sides and rear

[@elitechen5918]

@@xturbinator2938 u must have some type of night vision googles

[@Wendy-xr7nv]

Ahh this video was super helpful and gave me hope! I’m too much of a scaredy cat to do 5 all around but I’m gonna do 5% for all 5 rear windows on my jeep and front 2 windows 20% and I’m super excited. Good to know you eventually adapt and it’s not impossible to drive with 5%! Can’t wait. Thank you!

[@didaelramirez8312]

I’m thinking about putting 5% all around on my Jeep, how has the 20% been working out for you?

[@aisoaification]

How did 5% work out??

[@real8316]

5% is cool at night I just roll down the window when I'm parking, reversing

[@KingTxne]

Chris R. What about when it's raining?

[@real8316]

KingTxne same just put the window down real quick

[@BabyFaceDon]

Chris R. What you do when you first get the tint because remember you can’t roll the windows down for 4-7 days

[@hiddenkard3101]

Me too. But the rear window still blocks the view.

[@hiddenkard3101]

KingTxne We put up with rain or cold for the few seconds it takes for us to park

[@timrichardson9318]

Thank you bro for all this information, it's truly helpful when making a decision as to how dark to go, thank you.

[@MrHess9298]

I seen people with 5% tint on the whole windshield always wondering how do they see

[@CharlesWBevan]

MrHess9298 wow that is crazy! I used to have 20% tint on the whole windshield and at night going down roads with no lights was a challenge!

[@heRIOT07]

MrHess9298 what dumbass puts 5% on the windshield lmao

[@robertbidochon7949]

+heRIOT07 People living in desert : )

[@BabyFaceDon]

heRIOT07 lmao probably side swiping everything when they turn a corner

[@BmoreNinja7]

heRIOT07 in my city that’s all you see 5% all around the car 😂😂

[@kharkaroto9486]

5% is just downright dangerous! keep 5% for the rear sides and 35% for your rear view. minimal to none on front (most cars are 70% factory anyway).

[@rob4187]

Great video man, just wish you also showed the view in the rear windshield but other than that keep up the videos!

[@jasonanselmo30]

In the place where I live where its very hot most of the year, 5% tint is a must on side windows and 20% on the windshield. I do most of my driving during daytime. It really depends on your area and need. But great video though : )

[@shardaejustine7211]

Still helpful in 2020, thank you! Aiming for 35%

[@fatmahouston4039]

Just got 35% today

[@patatofruit4393]

@@fatmahouston4039 ima get 20% in front and 10% in back

[@patatofruit4393]

I got a coupe.. ima do 20% in front and 10% in back 2

[@jesusvillarreal333]

@@fatmahouston4039 how’s the experience with the 35%?

[@kyle4775]

I had double limo on my old hummer, and 15% windshield tint, night time was IMPOSSIBLE to see out of the windows, i would always have roll the side windows down to see, when turning and backing up, on my current car I have standard limo with windshield tint and it feels like no tint at all! limo tint isnt that bad at night once you are used to it after a few months like you talked about in the video!

[@AngeloR674]

kyle koehnen well double limo is 1.5 percent and messes up clarity inside the car! Not very smart of you!... Then the windshield at 15 r u nuts??...

[@kyle4775]

AngeloR674 yea it metered at 0% actually, horrible horrible choice. Only had it on a few days like that. Was ridiculous and pretty much un drivable at night.

[@jacksonflowers2498]

Double Limo isn't 1.5%. It's lower than that. 5% over 20% is 1%. 15% windshield isn't so bad if you got HIDs. If you're running halogens you'll catch hell. I wouldn't recommend getting 15% on your windshield but I've seen it done before on numerous vehicles with HIDs and it wasn't really a problem.

[@SRTHEMI]

i have that exact set up on my charger & i can see pretty good now that im getting used to it. i have led headlights & reverse lights which helps. only on extremely dark roads i have a little trouble turning.

[@melindabaker4128]

kyle wow

[@80sbabyagain60]

This is what I wanted to see! Thank you for the night vision video. I'm thinking about doing the 35% tint on my Jag XF, and I wondered about the night vision with it.

[@Cms-rl3wo]

The good thing about 35% is it is legal in most states so you are extremely unlikely to get a ticket.

[@DalV]

This is interesting. I’m about to have 0% installed due to sun allergy. I figured at night I could just crack the window

[@Poetry4Peace]

Wow rip U 😢 bit d

[@GamerDave85]

Debating on 20% or 35% but after watching your tint videos I’m going with 20% to match my back window factory tint not as dark as I thought

[@nurselittleskills]

I like my 5 percent tint, but I just tinted my tundra 5 percent on the front door windows with factory tint on the back window and rear door windows. I admit that in the day time the front windows block enough sun that you don't notice the difference from outside but you can see really good to reverse. It's also nice to be able to see out of the back and to merge out of the rear windows. It's probably 15 percent factory tint. So I'm thinking that I might tint my wife's car with 5 percent on the side windows and 15 on the rear glass. That way she can always roll the windows down to use her mirrors and see out the back window. It should be plenty dark enough in the sun to not see into the car

[@BigHeadBassTurd]

It’s crazy to see how far you’ve come man. I love it ❤️❤️❤️💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@corntaters]

Thank you Ryan! You made a very helpful video. Thanks also for clarifying you kept the rear at 20% to see out the back. I recall when I had the cat's eyes that adjusted well as with you younger, fine people. Now that I'm 60+, 5% is out of the question, and so I'm deciding between 35% , 20%, or a combo thereof in the back and rear for the '17 Civic hatch. Rolling the window up and down is too much of a hassle, even back in the days when I was trying to keep the interior from smelling like skunk....

[@midnightaria856]

What did you end up with? I'm debating 20 or 30% right now. Also, "like skunk" haha oh my...

[@dannyrbailey]

I’ve been running 15% on my truck all around about 2 yrs. Brow on windshield. It’s not dark enough I’ll be going 5%. During the day it’s not enough and I still find myself wearing my sunglasses till like 8 at night. At night it’s manageable. Gonna make the switch soon to 5%

[@sovereign_king7384]

Really?

[@OSCARR0423]

5% is dark asf at night

[@parkerbenz]

Oscar Ruiz try 3% and 1%

[@driftinxer]

parker benz i have 3% rear 5% front and its drivable just gotta roll window down if you aiming for something

[@Alex-kd7oe]

That was bomb what if it’s raining tho

[@jugo6987]

Alex then you better have bars

[@CurtisDrew1]

About to have my 4X4's windows retinted and this video helped me figure out what I put on it 24 years ago. I live in Texas where it gets really hot, but since my rig is a lot taller than most other motorist I need to be able to see traffic more than I need to be cold. Just repaired the Ac so it will freeze me out now, so there's that. About 15 years ago I took the drivers window tint completely off to help with night driving. Think it has 20% in it now, but I'll go back with 35%. You'd need a step stool to see in it anyways.

[@jonathand9096]

I got away with 5% for 2 years in Central CA. Recently got a “fix it” ticket so I’ll be removing the front window tint and getting that ticket cleared. I’m thinking 35% when I add tint back on. 5% has been fun but it is difficult at night to see.

[@mikkey246]

What's a fix it ticket

[@jonathand9096]

@@mikkey246 a traffic violation that is correctable. if you correct the problem you either pay a minimal fine, if one at all (depending on jurisdiction).

[@piaaadah]

Did you end up getting another ticket for the 35%?

[@ElAndresRodriguez]

​@@piaaadah35% is legal

[@cheest123]

I had 5% all the way around and got tired of rolling down my front windows at night just to make turns so I just got 20% up front

[@htb8395]

Wish car windows have those transition effect like prescription glasses

[@sovereign_king7384]

Your comment is 🐐

[@xitsAndrew3388]

Yes it takes a couple seconds but roll down your windows

[@EliteOnTheBeat]

@@xitsAndrew3388 What about in the winter when its raining and cold af?

[@xitsAndrew3388]

@@EliteOnTheBeat do it anyways

[@liver5889]

@@xitsAndrew3388 lame. Transition glass would be cool asf

[@joserules7851]

The best choice in my opinion is that you can put 5% percent on the back and passenger sides and then put 20% in the driver sides . That’s what I have lol and it looks cool , safe and clear tho.

[@elitechen5918]

my perfect setup is 35% front, 20% driver, and 5% rear passenger and back window if u a backup camera..........

[@alvoisine9228]

I hate driving at night anyway, and these videos really helped to make a decision on what tint % to get. thank you very much

[@ryan2546]

Al Voisine you are very welcome glad I could help :)

[@Poetry4Peace]

Which one

[@NekoWinters]

This is exactly what I've been looking for regarding tint.... I want the atheistics but I'm a night driver so I kinda wanted to see how strong it is from the interior in low light

[@feliciabardge2357]

Awesome!! This video was very informative. It helped me decide on the tint for my truck. I scheduled an appointment the very next day!

[@ryan2546]

Felicia Bardge you're welcome :)

[@dillonluce967]

What did you decide? I'm wondering if 20% is to dark for backing in trailer at night or being able to see side mirrors. I live out in the country so only light are mine and some Mercury lights lll

[@chimkinnugget5221]

i just got 5% limo tint and what sucks is that i tried parking next to a curb and i couldn’t see the mirror at all at night and i couldn’t put my windows down because it was fresh, shit is hard lmao

[@princesamissy8377]

same omg I’m low key regretting it

[@Yurboiisilly2]

@@princesamissy8377 how about now?

[@000-]

@@princesamissy8377 ^

[@Aragon714]

Repy

[@Redawesomeoby]

35% is the way to go. Plus it blocks out idiots who leave their high beams on

[@justaguy4real]

def dont do 5% if living in the boonies, or planning ti. cant see shit anywhere except the front windshield and unless the windows are down yup But its def great driving around in constant shade, or like in a cabin on wheels

[@JohnTaylor-bd1uy]

I damn near went off a cliff on the side of a mountain one time because my tint was 5% and couldn't properly judge the road at night.

[@jmd11185]

I wish the tint would darken in sun like my glasses do.

[@OctaneStreet]

Just came from the DAYTIME version of this video, thanks again!

[@privatemale27]

Finally a useful tint eval vid!

[@112188Francisco]

I have 5% and i totally regret it especially since i live in a place with lots of pedestrians

[@DaDirtyTroll]

Still do?

[@112188Francisco]

@@DaDirtyTroll got used to it, its worth it

[@DaDirtyTroll]

@@112188Francisco how often do you have to roll your windows down to see?

[@112188Francisco]

@@DaDirtyTroll only in dark places, or when im reversing since i don’t have a backup camera.

[@DDunc1020]

@@112188Francisco haha

[@bill_clinton697]

I just had my truck tinted with 15% on the front two windows and 5% tint over 20% factory privacy glass (for 3%) on the rear windows. Windshield remains untinted. Driving around on some country roads at night, I'd say 15% is the absolute darkest you'd want if you do regular night-time driving. My friend has 5% all the way around on his car, besides the windshield and I believe it is too dark for the front windows. I wanted to do 20% on the front windows, but the tint shop I brought it to said they do not offer 20% in nano ceramic and 15% is close enough to 20%. Also, the camera does not do the tint justice. Sometimes things may appear lighter on the camera, sometimes they may appear darker. The night after I got my tint installed, I found an incredibly poorly lit parking lot. I wanted to find a completely unlit parking lot, but driivng for 20 minutes I couldn't find one, and tried recording me backing into spaces with the windows up. While I could see my white LED reverse lights and my brake lights in my mirror, the camera did not pick it up at all.

[@wintez]

I have been waiting for this!

[@TheMet4lGod]

Only issue with this video is that you're driving around in a city settings where the roads are lit. In a more rural setting, I find 35% very dark but I can get around it some by turning down the dash brightness.

[@seyeriv2804]

I think I’ll stick to 35% tint lol thanks for the vid

[@ryan2546]

You’re welcome :)

[@teller1290]

for the windshield or elsewhere?

[@UZI9MMAUTO]

You MUST have 20/20 or better to have 5%. I used to black out my back & back window. Then put 5% in front. Now 25 years later I wouldn't trust myself with 5% all around. I used to do that to offset my 5%. To give it a legal 70% when they'd compare to my 0%. [Nope. They didn't know I painted them] I had zero issues cause of it. I have deep UV/Purple back up lights. I am glad you did this video though. My pick-up is a quad. I might just blackout rears. Have back window at a 40%. My front 30%. Windshield I am doing 2 layers. Top will be the visor. Too make rest look untinted on windshield. This will work. Again thanks for the video

[@six6nix587]

Now I'm doubting having 5% put all the way around my Eclipse on Monday.... it's already got blind spots from hell. Ughhhhh

[@theomnipresent1]

What happened?

[@George-nx4bp]

Six6 Nix so did you do it

[@jacksonflowers2498]

Dude just get the 5% and roll your windows down at night when need be. You'll eventually get used to it and won't need to roll the windows down as much. Or if you want to be safe do 15% all around. That's what a lot of police vehicles do. It gives you a good darkness level and if you get used to seeing through that at night then seeing through 5% won't be much harder.

[@pxndxlunx5821]

Rip

[@Matthewsmacku]

He ended up getting the 5% and wrecked and died

[@allentu7177]

I drive about 30k miles per year with a lot of that time actually at night. I also have 5% tint all around and if I had to do it over again, I’d get 20% or higher visibility for the two from side windows. It’s way too unsafe to use in areas with little to no light. It’s hard to see bikers, people on scooters, and pedestrians if I’m honest

[@HH-CA]

15~20% is the best to go.

[@troymcgee3093]

25?

[@MOE13576]

@Sister Mary Clements try 2%

[@lapulapupintado2892]

@@MOE13576 try 0%

[@meshachgiroux7957]

If you have decent to good vision. 35% on the front and 20% on the rest is perfect and if your on the fence just do 35% all around even if you want it darker at least your legal and dont have to worry about tickets at least in Illinois

[@jianxiongRaven]

35% looks like 20% during the day . I remdmvered that

[@jaysonmyfeetallen6223]

I never was gonna get 5%... I'll probably get 25% or 20%... i dont want new blind spots especially on a challenger... and we know those car already have huge blind spots. I dont need anymore. Great video

[@jjacksonjr2]

I'm not going to lie, This was helpful. Thanks

[@joybrown8644]

Thank you! I just got a new Toyota red and black Crown and want to tint the windows. I knew nothing about tint. I’m a little older and need glasses to drive so there’s a little reflection already there. Plus, I live in deer country in Ohio. There’s many nights in the fall and winter it can get misty and foggy and be very difficult to see without tint. I don’t want to miss an animal on the side of the road. However, I do want some heat block. So, 35% is probably good for me - probably all the way around, except for nothing on the windshield. I’m thinking I’d like to be sure I wouldn’t be happy with a 40-50% though before making my final decision.

[@cammiles1389]

you gonna kill somebody driving with 5% in the front at night

[@TheWhiteTaco]

Best tint deciding video out there, appreciate it

[@jovanyflores2366]

I have 5% all around my 2004 F-150 crew cab, 5% over the factory tint on the back windows and 35% on windshield. During the day not a challenge at all, I can see perfectly fine, during night it's surprisingly not bad either but I also do have HIDs so that may be helpful to have but all in all it's not hard to see out 5%, like others have said you just have to be a decent driver lol

[@huynguyen-gn3nc]

Thanks Ryan it help to know what happen at Night time in 35 %

[@jmartinez5463]

You should do a video on all the tints on driving on the highway and switching lanes to see how visible cars are with different percentages of tint (you should make these tint videos a series)

[@ryan2546]

J Martinez I see what I can do!!! Thanks for the advice!!

[@red5587]

Ryan Mayer pleasseeee

[@kaleidoscopicmind5]

Ryan Mayer this *would* be cool but please be safe and have someone else record!

[@hiddenkard3101]

You can see headlights fine even with limo tints or darker mafiaso tints but nothing else. Your side mirrors help too. If you really can't see just roll down your windows..

[@tribulationprepper787]

In SOME states, there is law enforcement "trouble" with a 20% tint. Between the cost of having your windows legally re-tinted, court costs and fines you may pay $500 out of pocket.

[@damonbigsby2901]

More than that

[@_Nathan-]

I had 5% when I worked third shift and I was perfectly fine. Just don’t be an idiot

[@TopEntertainmentNation]

I currently have 5% on my car and I love it, but I’m unfortunately going to be changing it. Here In Georgia the drivers are so dumb, I found myself almost hitting cars on the road that do not have headlights on at night! I can Barley see them without tint and with the 5% tint it makes it worse. I’ll probably be going for 20% to 35%.

[@classicrocker81]

I've finally decided now thanks to this video I'm getting 5% tint on my truck. Screw the 35 front 20 rear law 😝😝

[@ryan2546]

ClassicRocker 81 do it too it!!! 5% on trucks looks so good!!

[@classicrocker81]

Love my tint! 5% 3M Color stable is what I went with. Actually easy to see out of even for my blind eyes

[@pxndxlunx5821]

*gets pulled over* officer, my truck looks badass tho Officer: STFU! 😂

[@EliteOnTheBeat]

Been three years how many times you been pulled over and got a ticket? How many wrecks you been in? Now ask yourself was 5% REALLy worth it?

[@marcm8856]

Are you in California? So what were the number of pull overs in 3 years?

[@BossTheoryy]

I have 5% and 20% on my windshield.. I drive at 4am. It's all about your area you live in. Well lit areas are a piece of cake. I've never hit anything, rubbed a curb, or almost hit anything. It did take time to adjust, I drive slow if it is hard to see or I'll roll my window down. To me it's worth it having it for when the sun is blazing.

[@brimsum]

I think 20% is great mixed between privacy and visibility. 5% is just ridiculous lol

[@luhryan8185]

5% is not as bad as ppl say. It’s dark and it fucks w your visability but you get used to it.

[@hellotcautiver]

@@luhryan8185bro I have 5%, it’s dark af lol. Have to roll my windows down to make a turn

[@fishnem0]

Glad to have seen this informative video. I have debated on getting 5% tint due to bright sun & bright headlights at night. I ended up having 20% rear windshield/windows & 15% driver side & front passenger side. Excellent choice. I drove work tonight & it looked visible in all areas while driving & dark at night when parked. Thanks again!

[@CyberVeggie]

You are the only person I have ever heard of to go darker in the front then the back lol... that doesn't really make much sense

[@harjotdehal2171]

@@CyberVeggie fax lmao

[@openpadpodcast7320]

I have 15 and night time in a darker type of area is kind of a challenge but still manageable just gotta be careful but yea it still might be too dark for you i would say 15~20 is the sweet spot(btw) car does look bad ass from the outside

[@Shmobofficial]

Do you still have enough privacy though ?

[@unknownacepilot9955]

Only thing I hate about having 5% on my windows is that reflection you get from the gages on the window right where the mirrors are

[@tngodncr]

Oh man...! Thank you soooo much! This was so helpful!

[@ryan2546]

tngodncr you're welcome!

[@calblanchard2571]

As someone with 5% all the way around at 35% on the windshield, I wouldn’t go any lower than 35% for the front at night time. If you don’t have bright headlights you’re going to struggle.

[@heatherbowman8996]

This video was SO helpful!!!! Thank you for taking time to clarify!! Can you clarify if these percentages are for ceramic tint? I was scheduled to have 30% put on the front 2 windows & 20% on the backs of my new Mustang but after seeing your video, I just asked if they’d change it to 20% all the way around. Hope I’ll be ok. :)

[@xguitarguyx77]

How'd you end up liking the 20% tint? Dark enough? Can you still see pretty well?

[@bsho7450]

I think I have decided to go with 20% all the way around. Thanks for the video man

[@terrell0011]

Going to get window tints for my new car in 3 days so I’m up so doing some research. I’m going to do 35% thank you!

[@fatimah3463]

How are you liking the 35%?

[@terrell0011]

@@fatimah3463 the 35% is nice, you can tell it’s tinted at nighttime. It’s a nice tint that provides some privacy at night. I wouldn’t mind going down to 30% though. I would even do 25% but only for the back 2 windows.

[@fatimah3463]

@@terrell0011 does the 35% still provide some sort of privacy though?

[@000-]

@@terrell0011 ^

[@terrell0011]

@@fatimah3463 yeah it does. It provides some privacy especially at night.

[@joshhwwaaaaaa]

Finally some real world testing. Great video.

[@baoduong2203]

I just got tints for the first time. I did 78% for windshield. 50% for the front windows and 15% for the back windows.now I am worried about night time for the back windows lol

[@famus801]

Bao Duong how has it been?

[@aquamayne8168]

How has it been?

[@aquamayne8168]

@Bao Duong

[@donlarney7738]

I live in Texas where it gets super hot. I am planning 35% sides and 20% rear but in ceramic. Getting 80% on the entire windshield and sunroof also in ceramic. Should stay cool with zero visibility issues.

[@postalcode63]

35% the front window and 5% the back.

[@TheMikesyd]

That's one bright suburb bro !!

[@ryan2546]

TheMikesyd 😂😂😂 it really is

[@tracehancock4443]

Ryan Mayer how many lumens are your lights putting out in this video roughly? or do you even know?

[@ryan2546]

trace hancock those are stock bulbs!!!! Idk why they look so bright! Lol!

[@MightiestArm]

My state won't allow tints in the front at all, so I'm gonna do the rear windows on my mini-van at least

[@KORVEOS]

Put 3m film model c90 in the front. Totally legal.

[@MORNINGSTAR190]

FUCK THE STATE

[@johnnyweld9672]

double 5% helped me with my car from being stolen 100s of times and break ins ty 5% tint love you to death better than any low jack device ty

[@bigd1223]

Used to have 5% tint so during the warm months I would just have my windows down at night so I could see. But then a bitter old fashioned chicago winter came and basically I was screwed not being able to roll the windows down. Ended up having to remove the 5%.

[@ryan2546]

Dean M hahahah I keep mine year round, with sunglasses on in summer it's pretty dark looking out! Lol!

[@lordbry470]

You're screwed in the windy city when you practice rolling down your window when parking outside.

[@hiddenkard3101]

I live in Chicago. Keep your car warm inside and when it's time to back up, the few seconds you roll down your windows to back actually feels refreshing if it makes it to you. Usually their not down long enough to feel any difference in the temperature inside the car.

[@zzI776]

So helpful. Glad I didn't go with 5%. Thank you brother.

[@angry_zergling]

Thank you for this video. I purchased my current car a few months ago and the tint on it is peeling so I need to get new tint. Additionally, the stuff is so damn dark I have to roll down my windows at certain areas at night if I want to be able to see. So, I'm trying to find that perfect balance of style and ability to see out of my car, and this comparison video really helps. =)

[@ryan2546]

You’re welcome!!!

[@-thecokeaddict-8640]

Oh heck no, I got 20% all around on my 98 mustang and it was not dark enough for me at night or in the day I regretted it ever since and will now tint my new 2017 mustang 5%. I won’t go any lighter, not dark enough for me.

[@banginzaza]

5 percent is for getting top 😂😂😂

[@joeg.1119]

I got one ,1% all the way around with 35% on the windshield on all my cars and it makes night time during day time

[@JFP_1024]

Should have turned off headlight at some points to accurately compare tinted sides windows and untinted windshield.

[@haleyannisa7824]

I love my 5% tint. Super hard at times as I live in bfe and the back roads are super curvy but I use my emergency break more than I should. But I don’t even care. It’s so much fun

[@AleSoliman]

Helpful AF… ✌🏻

[@ryan2546]

Ali Soliman thank you!!!!