Looking for some bulb recommendations from RockAuto....... what do you guys think?

Wagner vs. Philips vs. HELLA brand. For some reason Philips is 2.5X the cost - is it worth it???

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...amp+bulb,11701

 

Lots of different kinds of bulbs on your car. Vanity, license plate, fog, doors, glove box, headlights, running lights..................

 

Sorry, thought I specified. Im wondering about the high/low beams on https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...amp+bulb,11701..... according to RockAuto they're the same bulbs right???

 

When it comes to HID bulbs there are tons of opinions on which specific bulb is better/worse and why/why not, etc. The biggest specification between HID bulbs is the temperature (laymens terms: color) measured in Kelvin.

It is just a matter of researching and deciding which spec suits your taste and needs. I switched to Philips Ultinon 6000K in my G about 4 years ago and have not had one issue. For certain things I prefer name/quality branding but in the end it is up to your preference.

And, yes, there is only one (1) bulb needed for each side.

 

Does anyone know what the stock headlight bulbs are?

 

The OEM bulbs are:
Type: D2S, 12Volt-35Watt
Temperature: 4300K
P/N: 26297-89900
Cost: $150/ea. from dealer.

Referencing the rockauto link, the Philips D2S or D2SC1 should do you well. I would recommend replacing both sides at the same time.

If you wanted a whiter light you could go up to 5500-6000K (anything higher and you get more blue/purple tinting to the light output).

 

Thanks. I know i can trust Philips. But I'm trying to avoid paying $50 each if the other brands are just as good. From what i read Wagner and Hella are also companies under Philips and all three are made in Germany??? If true all should be high quality yeah???

 

I do not know who manufactures the bulbs for each brand. Could be the same but I just do not know.

In the end it is all up to individual preferences and budgets. Just follow your instincts.