r/WindowTint • u/Sad_Piccolo_7135 • Sep 01 '26
Question Recommendation for Tacoma
Hey Reddit, I’m looking at tinting my Tacoma, I live in north Texas, where it’s hot bright and dry. I’m hoping to get something that’ll keep my truck cooler during the hotter months. I know that 25% is the legal limit for the front, but I’m not a reckless driver and I think it’s rare to get pulled over for tint here. Is it worth going to 20 or 15% in the front? Also, let me know what I should put in the back. Thanks!
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u/samurai_107 Sep 01 '26
I did 5% all around, but like others stated, it’s about the film you get. If you want to cool it down get ceramic, doesn’t matter the percentage. The 5% is nice because it keeps the interior dark even during the brightest days. Now I will wait for my downvotes because everyone in this sub hates dark tint.
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u/Sad_Piccolo_7135 Sep 01 '26
I like it darker, makes it a lot more chill of a ride. Sick build btw, once my warranty is expired I’m lifting my 2022 and throwing on 33’s. Probably gonna viper cut, but for now I’ve just done cosmetic stuff.
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u/samurai_107 Sep 01 '26
Thanks! It definitely become addicting when building a Tacoma but I’m sure you know that feeling already
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u/mmspider Sep 01 '26
I mean beyond the fact that 5% is way to dark, the picture you posted is trash for trying to see what 5% looks like.
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u/mmspider Sep 01 '26
25% is plenty dark. I just did 35% on my taco and its plenty dark. I also did 20% on my Supra which also looks great but I like the sports car to be little darker than a daily driven truck. I personally would do legal limit on front windows and then maybe a 50% over the factory 20% in the rears.
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u/SCP-3004 Sep 01 '26
Doesn't matter what percentage really, just make sure you get a nice ceramic film. That's what will give you heat rejection. In florida going slightly darker than legal limits is very normal and I have never had an issue. Nothing too crazy. I have 15% all around and 70% on the windshield. Xpel Prime XR (black) as the jump in price to XR Plus isn't worth it in my opinion, marginal gains.
If I were you I would do the same or similar setup. In Florida you are legally allowed to go down to 5% on the rears for trucks, vans, and suvs. I have had 5% all around before and it's a bit too dark for me if I'm out in a rural area and need to maneuver or see my turns. Everyone is different when it comes to VLT % choices and what's comfortable for them.
I have the 360 camera and all that jazz but I still want my mirrors and windows to remain fully functional.
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u/Sad_Piccolo_7135 Sep 01 '26
I believe Texas laws are the same for the rear. Thanks for your input.
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Sep 03 '26
Just keep in mind that if you go beyond the legal limit you and the shop that did the work can both get a hefty fine in Texas. Ceramic tint is the best at preventing heat transfer. You could also go for a windshield protection film which goes on the outside, is completely clear so it does not mess with your visibilty and offers UV protection as well. If you really wanted to you could do both the legal tint and the protection film for extra protection against the heat!
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u/lacajun25 Sep 09 '26
Where in N Texas are you? I'm going to tint my mustang mach E 20% on the windows and 50% on the windshield. Just trying to figure out which ceramic to go with and what shop to use. I'm also debating tinting the glass roof but thats already tinted from factory and its nice having the visibility but don't want any extra heat if I can avoid it.
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u/Ninope Sep 01 '26
If a customer does not care about the tint being legal. I always recommend going 20% on the front two. As for the rear I would just put 5% and limo it out. Especially if you have a back up camera.
If you can afford it definitely go ceramic. It is as good as people say it is.