Best Wiper Blade Siize Needed?
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Best Wiper Blade Siize Needed?
My blades are talking back every time I turn them on. Saying,"replace me" over & over. My DW is complaining also. Now is the time for all good husbands to heed the call.
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I use the Bosch Icon... I prefer the 24" on drivers side and a 23" on the passenger side. I've also used the rain-ex latitudes but I find that our strong sun down here kills them in no time. Just my .02
Oh, the reason why I use a 23" on the passenger side is because of the curve of our windshields.
Oh, the reason why I use a 23" on the passenger side is because of the curve of our windshields.
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From: Central Illinois
I use the Bosch Icon... I prefer the 24" on drivers side and a 23" on the passenger side. I've also used the rain-ex latitudes but I find that our strong sun down here kills them in no time. Just my .02
Oh, the reason why I use a 23" on the passenger side is because of the curve of our windshields.
Oh, the reason why I use a 23" on the passenger side is because of the curve of our windshields.
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I'll take this info to the store tomorrow. Bought my Ex and living in Los Angeles, i didnt even bother checking to see if they worked haha. Gonna go off-road here in the next few weeks and need to make sure they not only will work but wont scratch up the winshield too!
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Yep.....24" driverside and 23" passenger side works best. First I use a complete Set of 24" but this look a bit odd on the passenger side due the window curve.
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I think it was 18" I tried on the rear but had to go back to stock. The wiper kept knocking the rubber grommet for the wiper fluid hose out of the glass. I thought I had also put larger on the front, but I just measured the other day and they were both 20". I was thinking of either 22" or 24" next time I replace them.
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Thank you all for this discussion. I needed new wipers, so after reading this I purchased 24 in blades for the front and a 17 in blade for the rear. 
What a difference! The usable space on my windshield is much larger now!
What a difference! The usable space on my windshield is much larger now!
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I think it was 18" I tried on the rear but had to go back to stock. The wiper kept knocking the rubber grommet for the wiper fluid hose out of the glass. I thought I had also put larger on the front, but I just measured the other day and they were both 20". I was thinking of either 22" or 24" next time I replace them.
However, in light of this new information, I may do what everyone else is doing and go with 24 on the driver side and 23 on the passenger side.
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I would.....if I could. Im not a supporter yet, so this signature is limited....but thanks for your warm words. 
