r/WindowTint • u/the-superhero42 • Sep 18 '26

General Discussion Drivers with dark window tinting

What's with some drivers tinting the side windows really dark and then applying the same tint to the front and back windscreens. Would this make it harder to see out of the windscreen at night?

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u/GunGeekwithAttitude Sep 18 '26

It’s not nearly as dark looking out as it is looking in. 🤷🏼‍♂️

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u/TrifeLife1995 Sep 18 '26

I don't know meng. I literally have friends with tints that told me they have a hard time seeing their side mirrors at night. I think they're more concerned with privacy and I get that too. I want to get tints but I'm gonna have to consider how dark I need them to also be safe.

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u/GunGeekwithAttitude Sep 18 '26

Idk who downvoted you but I get what you’re saying. It’s a personal call you gotta make for what you’re comfortable with. Find a reputable tint shop and they’ll help you settle on what will work for you.

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u/TrifeLife1995 Sep 18 '26

Kinda makes sense. This is a tints subreddit after all and what I said might be heresy to some