How to choose the right auxiliary lights and LED bar 2025
Buying guide for auxiliary lights and LED ramps in Sweden. Learn about light pattern, lumen approval and accessories. Everything is available at Bilupplysningen.
Upgrading to extra lights or LED ramps will provide safer overtaking and less eye strain in the long term. Here you will get straight answers and a clear buying guide adapted to Swedish conditions.
The basic rule when choosing
Answer: You should be able to turn the auxiliary lights on and off along with the main beam and choose a light pattern that suits your roads. Optics and light pattern affect the experience more than just high lumens.
Do I need round auxiliary lights or LED bar?
Answer: Round auxiliary lights often provide the longest range. LED ramps provide a wide and even light carpet and discreet mounting in the grill. Many choose a combination of both length and width.
Which light image should I choose?
- Spot narrow beam and long range for highway
- Flood wide light pattern that fills the near zone
- Combo all-round with both length and width
Lumen and lux what does it mean
Answer: Lumen shows the total amount of light. Lux shows how much useful light reaches the road from a distance. The right light pattern and correct direction provide the best benefit.
Approval and quality
Answer: Choose products with documented light output and approval. This provides safe and predictable performance without unnecessary glare.
What accessories do I need?
- Relay wiring with fuse and switch
- Stable mount adapted to the front of the car
- If necessary, CANBUS adapter for modern cars
Checklist before purchase
- Define driving country road city forest
- Choose light pattern spot flood or combo
- Ensure proper approval
- Plan installation and cabling
- Add relay wiring harness bracket and possible adapter
Frequently asked questions
Do I need round auxiliary lights or LED bar?
Round auxiliary lights often provide the longest range, while LED ramps provide a wide light pattern and discreet mounting.
Which light image should I choose?
Spot for length, flood for width and combo for all-round.
What do lumens and lux mean?
Lumen is the total amount of light, lux is the usable light at a distance.
