Telluride "stock" window tint

[mrmac]

So, I'm getting a 2022 Kia Telluride, and am looking into having the windows tinted locally, without paying dealer price. I live on Fort Worth, Texas, and summers can be brutal, to say the least. In my latest research, I'm hearing that the stock tint is just as good, if you use an aluminum shade, and crack your windows about 1 half inch.
Prior to this latest comment, I'm hearing ceramic tint is best, but can be pricey. I'm also hearing the High Performance tint is nearly as good, with it and the ceramic being a 4% heat rejection difference. Of course, any windshield tinting would be different. One shop recommended I bring the car to him upon delivery, and have him look at it, suggesting what's best/what I want to pay for.
My biggest take is, I'm not looking for darkness and/or privacy. I'm a 66 year old married woman, not a 30 year old man trying to "look cool". I want excellent heat rejection and protection from the UV rays.

Any recommendations/info is greatly appreciated.

You will get no heat rejection or protection with the stock colored glass.

Get them tinted to the legal limit or darker.

 

[HillCountry]

Getting my Snow White Pearl tinted tomorrow. MIAKIA I really like the look of yours and will be shooting for something very similar. I am in Austin, TX so with the hot summers I will probably go as dark as legal on the fronts which appears to be 25%. I want the rears to be similar so I will ask what they suggest but my guess will be something in the 70%-80% range. They do also have a product for the front windshield which is called Air90 and blocks 30% of the heat even though it's 86% clear. Haven't decided if I am doing the front yet. I am looking at adding tint to the sunroofs as well.

Where did you end up going in ATX? Did you do the windshield and roof? Thx!

 

[onemoreday55]

Another thing I'm being told by some tint shops is that one of the tints, I can't remember which one, interferes with AM radio and some other electronics. Is this true? It won't be a big issue for me, but if my husband is with me, he often likes AM Talk Radio, and I don't want reception to be lacking.

 

[Butch Cassidy]

Another thing I'm being told by some tint shops is that one of the tints, I can't remember which one, interferes with AM radio and some other electronics. Is this true? It won't be a big issue for me, but if my husband is with me, he often likes AM Talk Radio, and I don't want reception to be lacking.

Metallic tints can interfere. Stick with a name brand ceramic or non metallic and you should be ok.
Im likely going with 3m Ceramic IR, doesn’t interfere and is about $650 for the whole car. Rejects a lot of heat.

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[Jcassi01]

I believe the factory darkness is tinted glass that is different than tint film. I do not think it provides much UV or heat resistance like ceramic tint does. I had 80% (almost clear) film added to the back windows and it doesn't make them too much darker, but should keep things cooler, and should better protect the interior/passengers. Here are some photos. 35% Llumar "Pinnacle" in front, 80% Llumar "Air 80 Blue" on top of factory windows in the rear.

Mia thank you for posting these pics and details, this is super helpful! I ordered a White SX, and your tint looks so good, when my Telle arrives I am going to do the same Llumar tint. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery right?