How much tint did my fellow Ontarians get?

[kakao]

I am considering the darkest tint that the law permits in Ontario, which I'm assuming is ?% windshield (not sure what the law is), 30% front, 20% all around? Please correct me if I'm wrong.
How much tint did you get for your tesla?

 

[Goulag]

Ontario window tint laws overview: Windshield: No tint recommended. 30% VLT strip on top 7.5 centimeters may be allowed. Front side windows: No tint recommended. 30% VLT may be permitted. Back side windows: Any tint darkness can be used. Rear window: Any tint darkness can be used.

Source: Ontario Window Tint Laws - Car Tinting Laws
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[The Lorax]

You should check the updated rules. Ontario Window Tint Laws - Car Tinting Laws I believe that after the 2017 model year, windshields are off limits. Max for the rest is 35%.

 

[mrElbe]

I do not believe in tinting my Model S. I got nothing to hide. Factory window shading are fine with me.

 

[kakao]

You should check the updated rules. Ontario Window Tint Laws - Car Tinting Laws I believe that after the 2017 model year, windshields are off limits. Max for the rest is 35%.

Oh so even for rears you can only do 35%?

 

[Chrisuoft]

I don't think any level of tint greater than 70 percent will pass a safety for any car made after 2016/2017. But for driving around purposes and for least chance of issues with the police, I went with 30 in the front, and 20 in the rear/back. If I could do it over again, I'd probably do 20 in the front as well. With the glass roof, 30 in the front is a bit light for my tastes.

 

[Chrisuoft]

Oh so even for rears you can only do 35%?

I don't think that's correct. There's no limit for the rears or back.

 

[Tony_YYZ]

I have 35% on the side windows and rear in my Model 3. For my Model Y I’m probably going to do the same, or maybe go with 45%.

 

[JJHawk]

Went with 35% sides and rear/roof for both model 3

 

[wayner]

Why do people tint their windows?

 

[Steel28]

Why do people tint their windows?

Why do people wear sunglasses?

 

[wayner]

Why do people wear sunglasses?

Unlike Corey Hart, I don't wear them at night. Most people only wear sunglasses for a small minority of the time. You can't turn your tinting off when it is dark or not sunny. Your windows are tinted 24x7.

 

[coolmanfever]

35% for me wish I have gone higher

 

[03DSG]

45 here all side windows. Find anything darker bad at night outside of city lights.

 

[TrevTremaine]

I do not believe in tinting my Model S. I got nothing to hide. Factory window shading are fine with me.

I had 45% for all windows, 75% for the windshield with a heat rejecting tint. The difference was literally night and day - no more heady feelings in the summer from the shoulders up. Made a huge difference in terms of how hard the a/c ran - it never goes full on anymore, so it's also saving energy. It's a decent level of tint so that you get the best effects of the tint without the drawbacks of a darker tint when it gets darker. Night time driving isn't an issue at all. Can see into the cabin under most lighting conditions, so still nothing to hide.

 

[ecarfan]

Why do people tint their windows?

I do it to block IR and UV, not to block visible light. On a sunny day, it is amazing the difference even a minimal tint makes in terms of how much heat comes through a tinted side window; it is easily perceptible. Of course one cannot perceive the decrease in UV, but someday your skin cells will thank you.

Unfortunately in BC any level of side window tinting is not allowed. To import my California Teslas into BC I had to have my side window tinting removed so my cars would pass the vehicle inspection. So I really missed my side window tint this past summer in Vancouver. The rest of the year I don’t need it.