Guys, Help me decide on Tints...
 

So I have decided to go with Madico Charcool Tints. Originally, I was going for the Huper Optik Ceramic tints but given that I live in nyc where its only hot for a few months, it just doesn't seem worth the money for window tints. I've been reading about the charcool tints and think its the best for my ride. I've come down to two choices:

1. 35% all around (except front windshield) OR

2. 50% front windows, 35% back windows and rear windshield (no front windshield tint) ?????

I'm leaning towards choice 1. Do you think choice 2 would look bad with that set-up??? What do you guys suggest I go with??? TIA

I'm having the tints done on my new 4.8is and will stick to my previous setup with was 35% tints on the front, which matches the tint from the standard BMW Sun Protection (Privacy Glass) option. 35% tints all round looks good without looking 'gansta'.

What color is your X5? How about the interior? How are NYC cops on tint?

I recently had 20% all the way around (except windshield of course). I have a black/black. I love the set up. Some people say that it is too dark. However, I have no problem driving at night. On really hot days, I will put up the back sun shades. It really makes a difference.

I can post some pics if you'd like.

I asked for 20% all around. It doesn't look too dark and I haven't had any issues.

I thought privacy glass/sun protection was 20%, not 35% :dunno:

The privacy glass/sun protection on my Jeep GC is darker than the X5 and that was about 20%. I think that the X5 has 35%.

20% all around in VA? Where do you get your inspection done? But I bet it looks great.
I'm pretty sure privacy glass is 20% and not 35%.

I think it could depend on the color of your interior. black interior/ 35% tint looks like it has 20%.

But to stay on the topic I think 35% all around looks better. Check with your state tint laws unless you know someone who can inspected your ride with no issues.

I used 35% on my X5 to match the rear, but depending on the color of your vehicle and interior I might have a deferent preferences. I like lighter colored vehicles with a lighter shade of tent and darker colored vehicles with a darker tent. Is there any laws or regulations in New York on how vehicle owners can tent their windows. Comanche

Go with 20% tint, it looks great.

Tint Laws: http://www.tintdude.com/laws.html

where is NYC are you getting Madico tints?

20" or 22"'s
 

i think the boys are right...i'd say go about 35%. man, i made the mistake of goin 5% on my blk/blk X5. dude, i tried parking my car last night in some dark street. i couldn't even see, so i rolled the windows down..good thing i have the PDC thing. also, everytime a cop car drives by i'm scared i'm goin to get a ticket...haha, but man my truck looks GANGSTA as someone referred earlier in the thread.

ringman.
ps, i'll post some pix when i get a chance.
pss, i went rim shopping today. thinking bout getting chrome 20's but the salesperson was pushing 22's on me saying no one gets 20's on an X5??? okay? :rolleyes: so then i was asking about the black ones with polished lips...he says those are really popular now? what's your take guys?

prices:
20's chrome w/ tires = $2000
22's black w/ tires = $2500
22's chrome w/ tires = $3000
prices include painting stock calipers red too.
help a brother out? :thumbup:

Spoke to a rep. yesterday and he said he'll get back to me with some local installers. Then I spoke to another rep. earlier this afternoon and she told me the rep. made a mistake and there isn't any local installers in the nyc area. :( The closest installer is in Hartford, CT. :wow: So my alternative would be to go with SolarGard. :dunno: Any one has it on their X??

Privacy glass is 35%. Here is a Madico installer in CT

Sun Limited
Motoring Accessories
1977 State St.
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 335-6333

How bout 20" black? I think 20" are a good size. I love how the 20" look on the 4.8is

theres a place in spring valley, (rockland county)

Stage 2 motor sports,they do madico tints