Is 55W HID brighter than 35W?

A bulb running 55W will usually last about half as long as a bulb running 35W. Brightness: 35W bulbs driven by a true 35W ballast will provide at least 3200 lumens. This is over double the brightness of a factory halogen bulb, and plenty of light for night-time driving.

Are HID kits illegal?

In a nutshell, HID kits are not road legal, because they’re classed as an aftermarket modification.

What is an H7 conversion kit?

H7 HID Kits are single beam bulbs that are used for low beam, high beam and fog light applications. H7 bulbs are commonly found in German made vehicles such and BMW and Mercedes but can also be found in non German made vehicles also. Already included in the purchase of your HID Kit is a pair of bulbs and ballasts.

How many lumens 55W HID?

55w HID will produce 4,500 – 5,500 Lumens of output.

Can you use a 55w HID bulb with a 35w ballast?

You can use 55w ballasts with standard 35w bulbs, but the life of the bulb will be shortened a bit, and their color will Wash Out a bit.

Is 4300K brighter than 5000K?

The brightest HID color temperature is 5000K, emitting perfectly white light. 4300K and 6000K will be just as bright but will have a very light tint of yellow (4300K) or blue (6000K). So, the higher the power the brighter the light emitted from the bulbs will be.

Will HID melt my headlights?

No, it will not melt your headlight unless you have it installed wrong and too close to the headlight lens.

How much are HID lights?

A replacement HID bulb can run $100 or more; however, it can last 2,000 to 3,000 hours. Although replacing halogen bulbs aren’t difficult for most vehicle owners, replacing HID bulbs can be a challenge.

Will a 55w ballast work with a 35w bulb?

How many lumens is a 55w car headlight?

If you wanted to choose a higher wattage light in the HID variety, 55 watts are available and put off five times the light of a halogen lamp at a whopping 5,000 lumens.