Spot Lens vs. Fluted Lens

[BTRs X]

I have been looking at the ProComp 55 series lights and they have a set with Fluted Lens or a set with Spot Lens. What is the difference in these? They are both the same price. Thanks.

[Alec]

I think basically that's fog vs. driving. The driving lamp or spot will throw a concentrated beam far down the road, while a fog or fluted lense will illuminate more of the immediate area and have a wide beam pattern.

[Hokie]

Originally posted by Alec
I think basically that's fog vs. driving. The driving lamp or spot will throw a concentrated beam far down the road, while a fog or fluted lense will illuminate more of the immediate area and have a wide beam pattern.

eh... Not sure if I agree with you entirely Alec.

From what I found when looking around, most KC Daylighters (and your 100W Pro Comp lights) have a clear or spot lens. There are 2 types of fluted lenses, one for driving, one for fog. Spot lamps can be mounted in any axial alignment b/c the lens is simply clear and they allow the beam to remain concentrated. Any fluting on the lens is going to disperse the light in a wider pattern. The amount of fluted-ness (just made that up, can you tell ) will determine if its a driving or fog (wide flat beam)