windshield wiper blades...
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windshield wiper blades...
sorry if this topic has been beaten to death but I remember reading somewhere here that I could use longer wiper blades than what come factory but now I need new blades and can't find where I read that...
has anyone here done this?
what kind of blades do you use? whatever is on the shelf at the parts store? or a particular brand that you feel works the best? I have seen the expensive PIA ones but are they really worth the extra money? I live in So Cal and normally just buy the cheapest ones because it doesn't rain very often here and the summer sun kills them...but I thought i'd ask everyones opinion on this.
Thanks!
has anyone here done this?
what kind of blades do you use? whatever is on the shelf at the parts store? or a particular brand that you feel works the best? I have seen the expensive PIA ones but are they really worth the extra money? I live in So Cal and normally just buy the cheapest ones because it doesn't rain very often here and the summer sun kills them...but I thought i'd ask everyones opinion on this.
Thanks!
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I use the rainx lattitude, they work good. I have had the cheaper ones they seem to work as good but these seem to hold up longer. As for the lenth i just have the 20 inch blades, i think i saw somewhere that someone had 22 inch wiperblades.
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I use the Bosch Icon wipers. They are definitely a bit pricey, but they have the best performance I have found so far.....and that includes while plowing in blinding snow storms! I usually replace them every fall.....whether they really need it or not.
Size-wise, I usually use 22's
Size-wise, I usually use 22's
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I also replace my blades every 6 months to make sure I'm ready for the 4 days of rain each year in San Diego!
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+1 on the Rainex. I chose to only go with 22". The 24's may rub the window seal a little bit and I don't think you will really notice much difference. For me the 22's were a good compromise.
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If you use 24" on the passenger's side, you'll have to bend it around the radio antenna when you lift the arm to clean the windshield or replace the blade also.
I didn't have any rubbing issues with the 24" blades on either side. The single arm style (like the Neo-Forms) do great in the wind (the 24's didn't lift or chatter at 75mph), but I went down to the 22's because of the curvature of my windshield. I've read of guys going as high as 26" blades...
I didn't have any rubbing issues with the 24" blades on either side. The single arm style (like the Neo-Forms) do great in the wind (the 24's didn't lift or chatter at 75mph), but I went down to the 22's because of the curvature of my windshield. I've read of guys going as high as 26" blades...
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I use the Bosch Icon wipers. They are definitely a bit pricey, but they have the best performance I have found so far.....and that includes while plowing in blinding snow storms! I usually replace them every fall.....whether they really need it or not.
Size-wise, I usually use 22's
Size-wise, I usually use 22's
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24" did not rub on either side with my '03. I could easily go to 26" without rubbing the seal around the window.
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I use the Bosch Icon wipers. They are definitely a bit pricey, but they have the best performance I have found so far.....and that includes while plowing in blinding snow storms! I usually replace them every fall.....whether they really need it or not.
Size-wise, I usually use 22's
Size-wise, I usually use 22's
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I tried a 24" Bosch Icon on the drivers side, mainly b/c of the price I went with 1 first. I have to say I'm not real impressed, the older pass. side is still doing a better job than the newer Icon (don't recall what brand it is ), especially for the price. Icon is streaking, ticks me off. Just my .02
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