How to Select the Right LED Car Wheel Light
Certain aftermarket modifications can turn heads when you're driving down the street. Rim lights are a good idea if you're trying to grab the attention of the car enthusiasts around you! When purchasing LED rim lights for your car, there are a few things to consider to simplify your shopping process.
How do you find the right size rim rings?When you purchase any part car part, you'll want to know that it is going to fit well and operate the way that it is intended. There are a few things you can do to ensure that the lighting option you purchase will fit properly and operate well.
- Know your wheel's diameter. Rim rings are designed to be attached or wrap around the inside of the rim and can have different sizes, specs, and lengths.
- Be sure to have the proper mounting hardware. Many rim kits will come with the mounting hardware that you'll need.
- See if the components should be mounted to the rim directly or to the brake rotor dust shield. This will help you determine what mounting parts you'll need.
- If you are worried about the fitting, you can choose LED rim rings with universal fitment. This will usually ensure that the rings will fit your vehicle no matter what.
There are a few things about these particular bulbs that are good for many different applications on a vehicle.
- They consume less electricity. This means they're less likely to kill your battery.
- They tend to burn for a long time. The components of these rim lights usually last for quite a while.
- They are cooler than incandescent bulbs. This means they will have no effect on the heat levels of your wheel or tire.
- Since these lights are made using epoxy lenses, they are durable.
- This kind of lighting can be bright. You can measure how bright your LED lights will be by checkig their lumen output. A higher lumen output will mean a brighter light.
You might want to get a full rim kit to simplify the purchasing and installation process. There are a few things a complete kit should include.
- A full set of rim rings
- Mounting brackets
- Hardware like nuts, bolts, washers, and screws
- Wiring and a switch
- Installation instructions
Depending on the components that you purchase, you can expect LED lights to last anywhere from 2-9 years.
What colors and lumen outputs do these lights offer?LED rim strips and rings can come in a variety of bold and interesting colors and brightness levels. They can emit a soft and subtle glow or be fluorescent and bright making them visible from far away. They can also be set to pulse and brighten, sometimes even to the beat of your stereo! Common LED rim colors are white, blue, green, and purple. Some of these rim rings are designed to change color as well.