Hi everyone,
I’m purchasing a new Telluride and am trying to decide whether to tint the windows. Based on your experience, do you think the factory tint is sufficient, or would you prefer more tint?
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I tinted the front windows to match the rear, which is around 25-30%. The front is at 25%, making it slightly darker than the rear. For me, it was about comfort while driving and the look of the car. High-quality ceramic tints can block a lot of infrared light. Even with 0% ceramic but a high IR block (69-97% range like LLumar), it can make a noticeable difference in reducing heat inside the car during short periods, like a few hours while you’re in the store. However, after longer exposure, it will eventually get hot regardless. Since I garage my car, I was less worried about heat buildup. But with my 88% IR-blocking ceramic tint, I definitely noticed less heat coming through the windows onto my arm on sunny days.
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Is tint necessary? Not really, unless you live in an extremely hot or sunny area.
However, it looks great, so we went for it.
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I purchased a 22 SXP with a darker tint installed. I find it great for daytime driving since it helps keep the black interior cooler. However, I do find that the dark tint makes night driving somewhat more challenging.
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My back windows are tinted a deep black. I’m planning to match the front driver and passenger windows with a 20% tint, and I’ll also have the top 6 inches of my windshield tinted at 5%.
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Nano tint is essential for keeping kids and passengers cool. You can choose a clear tint if you prefer. The color and darkness are not as important as the quality of the tint.
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