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In need of windshield wipers
March 10, 2017, 12:24 PM
corsairIn need of windshield wipers
OK, the Tundra is in need of new wipers. I mistakenly asked a friend which brand or, makes he likes and predictably, he went into a long dissertation about beam construction versus basic constructed wipers...
SO, taping into the wealth of knowledge, is there a difference amongst the various builds and brands? I've gotten expense Bosch blades in the past; Rain-X & Anco is all over the auto-parts stores..I just want no chatter and a clean sweep.
March 10, 2017, 12:25 PM
stoic-oneBosch Icons, good stuff.
March 10, 2017, 12:27 PM
Aeteoclesquote:
Originally posted by corsair:
OK, the Tundra is in need of new wipers. I mistakenly asked a friend which brand or, makes he likes and predictably, he went into a long dissertation about beam construction versus basic constructed wipers...
SO, taping into the wealth of knowledge, is there a difference amongst the various builds and brands?
Go cheap, replace often.
My opinion is that a fresh set of wipers once or even twice a year outperforms the more expensive wipers that get left on for 2 years at a time.
I typically just replace the insert for like $10 a pair.
March 10, 2017, 12:30 PM
BBMWI put on my VW. Was not impressed. Got grooved and streaky pretty quickly.
I bought what I though were POS Goodyears from Costco previously. They held up better.
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Originally posted by stoic-one:
Bosch Icons, good stuff.
March 10, 2017, 12:31 PM
220-9er^^ This is my experience too.
New blades are superior to better blades.
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March 10, 2017, 12:38 PM
jimmy123xBosch Icon or the Rain x upper priced ones are very good. I change mine out once a year. Also Rain x'ing the windshield helps tremendously for a clean swipe.
March 10, 2017, 12:40 PM
P250UA5quote:
Originally posted by stoic-one:
Bosch Icons, good stuff.
Have these on our Flex, excellent in heavy rain.
Will likely do them on the F150 once I go through the freebies.
The Enemy's gate is down. March 10, 2017, 12:45 PM
mutedbladeI didn't have much luck with Bosch Icon wipers on my Tacoma, they chattered like the dickens. I have gotten good use out of the Rain-X wipers on my Camry. I thoroughly clean my windshield with Invisible Glass cleaner and it really seems to give me a clean swipe with no chatter. I've heard a clay bar helps maintain a smooth chatter free surface too but have not tried.
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March 10, 2017, 12:46 PM
BigSwedeMid priced wiper blades work fine, I do prefer the blade type. I use the Rain-x treatment, the kind you put in the windshield washer reservoir.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Rai...id-Additive/16889023 It keeps the windshield slick, don't even need wipers in a drizzle, it beads off
March 10, 2017, 12:48 PM
gt52842Bosch Icons work the best on my Audi, Gary.
March 10, 2017, 12:50 PM
corsairquote:
Originally posted by Aeteocles:
Go cheap, replace often.
My opinion is that a fresh set of wipers once or even twice a year outperforms the more expensive wipers that get left on for 2 years at a time.
I typically just replace the insert for like $10 a pair.
I was leaning towards that philosophy, which goes against my 'buy once, cry once' / 'Buy good, invest better' leanings.
I had a set of the Rain-X blades on my Silverado years ago and they accumulated so much snow in the winter time during trips up Tahoe, that it was comical. The Bosch blades I liked but, I do remember after a year of use, if the rain wasn't heavy, just the West Coast marine layer drizzle, they'd chatter across.
March 10, 2017, 12:54 PM
uptimeBosch is the best I've used.
March 10, 2017, 01:38 PM
S600MBUSABosch Icon work well for me
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March 10, 2017, 01:49 PM
GibbOn my pathfinder I use Bosch Icons, and replace every 6 months.
On my Chevy Express, the Icons don't work as well, so I use Walmart Hybrid blades, and replace every 3.
I drive quite a bit, and deal with salt spray in the winter, and heavy bugs in the summer, so I'm a bit hard on wipers.
I shall respect you until you open your mouth, from that point on, you must earn it yourself. March 10, 2017, 02:08 PM
bigdealBosch Icons on all my vehicles.
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March 10, 2017, 03:07 PM
rtquigI buy my wiper blades at Costco, made by Goodyear when they go on sale. A few times a year they will have a buy 1 and get 1 free. All 4 of our vehicles take 22" but 2 of the vehicles also take a 26". I'll buy what they allow and have my wife use her card and buy more if needed.
If you look at all the manufacturers, they all recommend you replace them every 6 months. Maybe some states that get a lot of UV might need this replacement every 6 months but I doubt it.
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March 10, 2017, 03:43 PM
LS1 GTOBosch Icons with Rain-X
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March 10, 2017, 03:45 PM
FredwardCheap blades, 2 or 3 times a year.
March 10, 2017, 04:04 PM
isthatasiginyourpocketI usually get Icons but I couldn't find any for my truck so I went with the high end Rain-X blades. They work great with the Rain-X washer fluid.
March 10, 2017, 05:01 PM
NK402Bosch