LED Headlight Blubs - better than my HID's

[THKSNOW]

I've been running HID's for the past 20,000 miles. Gone through about 5 sets over that time due to one issue or another. I ran across these "fanless" LED H4's and bought them. Very simple install, no wiring to run, no ballast's, just plug into the stock connectors. I only had to trim the center of the rubber ring on the back of the headlight for fitment. 500 miles so far and these are every bit as bright as my HID's, perhaps even brighter.

If you're having issues with HID's, still running the stock bulbs, or running Silverstars, these will be a HUGE improvement.

See here:

https://www.superbrightleds.com/mor...edium=email&utm_campaign=product_review_email

 

[Winderallday!]

Nice package and no messing around with ballasts and bundling wires etc. Would be my next choice vs HID's if they stand up to the conditions we see.
Rode with a guy this winter who had LED's installed on his 11 Apex, (not sure if they were this brand or not), but his headlamp housings frosted up significantly.
Wonder if there is enough heat output on these to keep the lenses clear?
The other possibility is his rubber boots over the back of the bulbs were cut too large (from running HID's) letting moisture inside the housing causing the frost up.

 

[Mileage Quest]

My Apex didn’t have a problem with brightness... it was the split that prevented any real night riding... Rocks HIDs have solved that issue... not sure bulbs alone word fix that... 3000 miles and no problems here

 

[kyzer]

I am using xenon led lights. No issues . Great product easy to install.

 

[Turtle]

I had Rock's HID's in a past Nytro, then moved them over to my Viper. I swapped them out this year for Rock's LED bulbs. I do like the LED's better! No ballast, easier wiring, and they seem every bit as bright at my HID's. The part I like the most is when you switch to high beams, the low beam stays on (just like the stock halogen bulb). HID's don't do this. The HIDs switch between high and low by physically moving the bulb in the housing ... so you only get one or the other - high or low. But with the LED's you retain the function of the low beam staying on when switching to high.

 

[MrSled]

I had Rock's HID's in a past Nytro, then moved them over to my Viper. I swapped them out this year for Rock's LED bulbs. I do like the LED's better! No ballast, easier wiring, and they seem every bit as bright at my HID's. The part I like the most is when you switch to high beams, the low beam stays on (just like the stock halogen bulb). HID's don't do this. The HIDs switch between high and low by physically moving the bulb in the housing ... so you only get one or the other - high or low. But with the LED's you retain the function of the low beam staying on when switching to high.

I may have to give a set of those a rip.

 

[sledjunk]

I switched back to my HID's after trying LED bulbs. They were bright, but the position of the LED's on the bulb screwed up the focus. Lots of light all around but not enough down the trail ahead.

 

[Turtle]

I switched back to my HID's after trying LED bulbs. They were bright, but the position of the LED's on the bulb screwed up the focus. Lots of light all around but not enough down the trail ahead.

I did not have this experience. Mine seem to work great. Maybe something different between our setups or sleds.

 

[Bt04f250]

I run the next series up on my 04 super duty and love them. Wish I did it years ago.

 

[Bt04f250]

My car will be getting a set for the spring as well.

 

[MrSled]

I did not have this experience. Mine seem to work great. Maybe something different between our setups or sleds.

How much late eve and driving do you do? I dont do all that much so its hard for me to tell. I know that HIDs do toss the light further down the trail.

 

[Turtle]

How much late eve and driving do you do? I dont do all that much so its hard for me to tell. I know that HIDs do toss the light further down the trail.

I don't do a whole lot. Have probably only made 4-5 night runs this year. And to be honest - none of those night runs have been while it was snowing, or riding behind anyone.

 

[MrSled]

I don't do a whole lot. Have probably only made 4-5 night runs this year. And to be honest - none of those night runs have been while it was snowing, or riding behind anyone.

Crossing those long fields the beam is lost with a LED.. thru the woods it really hard to tell what being lost. The LED has a nice wide beam and works great in the woods.

 

[Turtle]

Crossing those long fields the beam is lost with a LED.. thru the woods it really hard to tell what being lost. The LED has a nice wide beam and works great in the woods.

Well ... My last night ride was just a couple days ago. Lost of field running. I could see really clear for a long distance.

Here's the thing .... We can all agree that the HID's are better than the LED's with regards to throwing the light out further, and probably being better when riding through snow. That topic has been discussed a number of times. But the LED's do have some advantages over the HID's when it comes to wiring simplicity, durability, and cost. So those things all come into play when someone is trying to decide between the two, and what criteria are most important to the buyer. Regardless of the choice, both are a thousand times better than the stock halogen bulb (even the LED throws light down a field better than the halogen).

In my opinion, the differences in the light output, pattern, etc of HID vs LED are pretty small. So I went with the LED's because of the simpler wiring, the hi/low beam advantage, the durability of the product, and the fact they cost way less than HID's.

 

[Doc Harley]

These LEDs popped up during a search. Found another brand in the $30 range. Going to give e them a try on another sled I have.

Thanks for the write up......