While exhaust tips have the sole function of looking incredible, you have multiple styles to choose from.
Straight Cut
These exhaust outlets have a traditional but spongy look that enhances the aesthetics and visible blind spot of the rear end of the vehicle. Even if it is stock equipped in the car, the straight-cut tip will give the look of a high-performance exhaust system under your bumper.
Angle Cut
The air outlets of this style are cut at an angle, which blends nicely with aggressive body styling. Sharp and muscular, these tips are a favorite of the 4X4 crowd.
Intercooled
Unlike regular tips, intercooler tips have auxiliary tubes surrounded by turbine-like fins. While the intercooler doesn't increase horsepower, its unique styling is sure to add a high-performance feel to your car.
Rolled Edge
The beaded vent has a solid, inward curved appearance with a smooth, rounded outlet edge. This pointed bead adds interior depth and makes your car's exhaust system appear larger than it actually is.
Single Wall
This style has a single layer of the metal tube. Essentially, any style tip can be a single-wall design. Even better, single-wall exhausts are generally more affordable than dual-wall exhausts.
Dual Wall
These tips have a two-layer construction and create the illusion of being solid and heavy. Also, the rear profile of the dual-walled tip is thicker for easy viewing from behind. Best of all, they come in a variety of shapes, with straight or angled cuts.
Turndown Exit
Also known as a "dump out," turndown tips angle toward the road. This style shows more chrome when looking down at the tip from the curb. And, turning down the tip reflects sound waves off the road back into your ride, offering performance lovers a slightly louder sound and great style.
Exhaust Tips Materials Reference
Quality exhaust tips are made from either chromed mild steel or aerospace-grade stainless steel. Read on to decide which material is right for your vehicle.
Chromed steel
Stock exhaust tips are usually made from chrome-plated mild steel. This is OK; it keeps the cost down and lasts a while. To add shine, the steel is chrome-plated, which dramatically improves the finish. In the end, though, the chrome may begin to flake and peel as the steel slowly succumbs to rust. Depending on your local climate, this process could take months or years—but it will happen.
If you’re looking to add quick flash and save some coins, chrome-plated mild-steel exhaust tips are an excellent choice.
Stainless steel
The other choice for exhaust tip materials is stainless steel—aerospace-grade T-304 stainless steel to be exact. Extremely resistant to corrosion, stainless steel exhaust tips last about 5 times longer than chrome tips. What’s more, the stainless steel‘s finish is polished to a mirror shine. This finish doesn’t flake or chip like chrome and continues gleaming for years to come. The only drawback of stainless steel is the higher cost of the manufacturing process. Of course, with exhaust tips, you get what you pay for. And, you won’t find a better material than stainless steel for high-quality, long-lasting exhaust tips.
Stainless steel exhaust tips are the only choice for those demanding the best.
