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PIAA: Xtreme White Hybrid Headlight Bulbs

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Bearing DOT/ECE compliance, the all-new Xtreme White Hybrid Bulbs from PIAA pull features from PIAA’s Xtreme White and Night Tech lines to achieve the perfect balance between life and performance.

Providing high output and reliability, Xtreme White Hybrid Bulbs boast a new coating to produce a brighter, whiter beam (3,900K) than stock bulbs, in addition to increased contrast and brighter down-road illumination for enhanced driving safety.

Available in H1, H3, H4 (9003), H7, H8, H9, H11, H13 (9008), and more in singles and pairs!

Features

  • ECE/DOT compliant.
  • 3,900K color for increased depth perception/contrast.
  • Whiter and brighter than stock bulbs.
  • Best balance between performance and life.

PIAA Xtreme White Hybrid Bulb

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PIAA: RF3 Series LED Cubes

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The RF3 3” LED Cube light from PIAA has redefined the small LED light market. Unlimited mounting possibilities and a tremendous amount of light output make the RF3 one of PIAA’s most popular lights. Offering both a Driving pattern (07603) that casts light far ahead of standard high beams and a Flood pattern (07340) for a broad range of coverage, the RF3 Series of LED lights emits bright 6K white light that replicates daylight conditions in the beam pattern of your choice.

  • Lower power consumption (8W) than traditional forward-facing LED cube lights.
  • Compact and durable, with cast aluminum housing and polycarbonate lenses.
  • Driving lights are SAE compliant for on-road use.
  • 10G vibration resistance to withstand the most rugged terrain.
PIAA: RF3 Series LED Cubes - 07603 Driving
PIAA: RF3 Series LED Cubes – 07603 Driving

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Shedding Light on Road Safety

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by John M. Arnaud

A recent AAA report described deficiencies in standard halogen headlights on roads lacking overhead lighting. Rural roads, which convey 40% of this country’s overall vehicle traffic as measured in miles traveled, are the most likely to exist under such low-visibility conditions.

AAA found that halogen headlights were insufficient to illuminate dark roads at speeds as low as 40 mph. Though high-beam settings offered better results than low, halogen “brights” provided sufficient reaction time only for an additional 8 mph in real-world conditions. With halogen bulbs used in more than 80% of today’s vehicles, the study highlights serious opportunities to improve safety—specifically the ability to see and react to road hazards—using aftermarket HID and LED lighting.

HID and LED lights did a better job enabling faster reactions to road obstacles. In particular, their high-beam settings provided sight distances up to 500 feet—equivalent to 55 mph. No bulb can replicate the visibility of full daylight, and the US still has some work to do to catch up with the lighting output available in Europe, due to restrictions imposed by domestic regulations.

One final tip: Clean or replace your headlight housing at least every five years! Deteriorated or cloudy lenses can reduce intensity and increase scattering.

Total Truck Centers partners with several manufacturers that offer advanced HID/LED products, including Anzo, PIAA, Pilot Automotive, Putco, Race Sport, Rigid Industries, Vision X, and Westin Automotive. So head in to your Total Truck Centers retailer to find the bulbs perfect for your application. Or find a store using our dealer locator.

If you are a truck aftermarket accessory retailer who would like to become part of the nationwide Total Truck Centers network, please join us today!

Ready to buy? Need help with the install? To find your nearest Total Truck Centers affiliate, see our Store Locator. Or join the conversation at the Total Truck Centers Facebook page!

Though this is not a paid review, this content has been produced by The AAM Group in support of manufacturers with whom it has a business relationship.