What bulbs for 2003 stock headlights?

[jamesewells]

One of my headlights went out and I need to replace the bulb. What is the latest thinking for something brighter than stock? I've been reading all the threads I can find. I got the LED's that everyone likes for my 2007 but I presume the LED's won't work for my 2003 reflector. HIR, Silverstar, ? Thanks!

 

[tom4416]

I'm pretty sure there is an LED bulb for the reflector headlights but I just stayed with the stock halogen bulbs since they actually do a pretty good job of spreading the light properly. I've got a 2018 Kia Sorento that has projector headlights which might be the worst headlamps ever put into an automobile and the LED replacements were no better. I much prefer functional headlights rather than ones that are designed to compliment the style of the vehicle and light efficiency be damned.

 

[jamesewells]

I went ahead and ordered SilverStar Ultra's. I'll see how they work. Is there an LED that works for reflector headlights without blinding oncoming traffic? Thanks!

 

[4Climber]

I've been using the Auxbeam LED in the following link without any additional adjustment on the headlight housing. Amazon.com: Auxbeam LED Headlight Bulbs NF-S1 Series LED Headlights with 2 Pcs of 9006 HB4 HB4U Super Bright CSP LED Headlight Conversion Kit 50W 8000lm 6000K Single Beam: Automotive
I love them and I haven't noticed any reaction from other drivers, although to be fair I haven't driven on undivided highways at night yet.
On a side note I didn't like how the LEDs looked as fog lamps tho.

 

[phatcheeks]

you dont want to run LED headlights with Halogen projectors (03-05). You will blind everyone in front of you at night. Even if they don't say anything they secretly hate you as they drive past you blind. 06+ you can run LEDs since they have projectors that can direct the beam properly.

 

[RobD]

I used to run PIAA Extreme White lights and quite like them. But I've switched to Hella Optilux for half the price and they seem to have a very similar brightness and whiteness.