Material Composition | Corrosive environments (salt, chemicals) | Industry Standard: Steel (ASTM A36, 5kg/m²) Our Base: Aluminum Alloy (ASTM B211, 3.5kg/m²)▲ Our Advanced: Aluminum + GF (ASTM D638, 2.8kg/m²)▲▲ | Lighter weight (▲29% Base, ▲44% Advanced), corrosion resistance (ASTM B117 salt spray test) | Higher cost for Advanced (composite materials) |
Weight | SUVs needing reduced load | Industry: 5kg/step Base: 4kg/step (▲1kg) Advanced: 3.5kg/step (▲1.5kg) | Reduces vehicle load (▲20% Base, ▲30% Advanced) Improved fuel efficiency | Limited customization options for Advanced |
Slip Resistance | Wet/snowy conditions | Industry: Standard grip (no test) Base: Perforated (ASTM E2370 Class B) Advanced: Textured coating (ASTM E2370 Class A)▲ | Enhanced traction in rain/snow (▲20% grip improvement for Advanced) | Base version may require periodic cleaning to maintain perforations |
Customization | Multiple vehicle owners | Industry: Fixed design (fits 3 models) Base: Modular (fits 10+ models) Advanced: Adaptive brackets (fits 20+ models)▲▲ | Universal fitment for 20+ BMW models (includes E83 variants) Tool-free installation | Advanced brackets add 15% to assembly time |
Durability | Commercial/heavy use | Industry: 5-year warranty Base: 7-year warranty (▲2 years) Advanced: 10-year warranty (▲5 years) | Outlasts daily commercial use (▲100% warranty extension for Advanced) | Base version may show minor surface wear after 5 years |
Aesthetic Design | Aesthetic preference | Industry: Basic (no finish) Base: Smooth finish (Rounded edges) Advanced: Custom finishes (Chrome, matte black)▲▲ | Chrome finish enhances vehicle appearance (▲50% customer preference) | Advanced finishes require periodic polishing to maintain shine |