silly question: best wiper blades? - Page 2

shaffe · 07-24-2018, 03:39 PM

Agree with everyone that says OEM. I am still on the factory ford wipers on my Focus. Car will 7 years old in October and they are just now getting to the point where I am thinking about replacing them.

My sister had to replace her wipers blades due to weather damage and she had Bosch Icons. They worked great but started to wear out much quicker than OEM

redcoats1976 · 07-24-2018, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by CH.CRAFT

THAT IS GOOD, I DO IT TO SEE WHO IT IRRITATES.

doesnt bother me at all...

danhr · 07-24-2018, 04:42 PM

Bosch icon is my go to wiper for aalaall my vehicles

PNYKLR2 · 07-24-2018, 05:38 PM

OEM +1

z28deuce · 07-24-2018, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by samsumon

Looking to replace mine sine hurricane season is coming up..

What is everyone using?

Also are they are 24/21 inches, right ? (driver/passenger)

Thanks

You might want to check those sizes on some manufacturer sites or just measure your OEMs. Amazon says 24/21 for Bosch Icons, but they hit each other on the high speed setting on my car. I checked the Bosch site and it says 24/21 for 5th gens and 22/20 for 6th gens. Amazon also had the 5th gen PowerStop front brake pads listed for 6th gens and that caught some people here (not sure, but think they finally fixed that). The 22/20 Icons look and work fine once I swapped them out.

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hworth18 · 07-24-2018, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Bad Anvil Garage

GM

This^^^^ GM wiper blades are the best IMHO and not much more than you'd pay anywhere else.

dfwcowboy · 07-24-2018, 09:35 PM

I’ve tried quite a few different brands. Sometimes the cheapest ones will outlast and work better than the more expensive ones. Much depends on the quality of the rubber, which tends to vary widely.

These days I just look for name brands that have a good sale. Sometimes you can pick them up on a great sale.

Mando895 · 08-15-2018, 10:29 PM

I just picked up a pair of PIAA Aero Vogues, and I will be putting them on my car soon. I test fit them, and they look almost identical to the factory blades. They are silicone, so they should last much longer and work better than the rubber ones from the factory.

Scotty Kilmer's video on the subject (mechanic for 50+ years):

PIAA Aero Vogue (need one 20" and one 22")
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

-- EDIT (8/13/21) --
After having them for a while, I have a few thoughts.

Pros:
- Haven't changed them since (and I live in warm, sunny Cali)
- No rips, tears, or signs of wear
- Look like factory blades
- Work well in the rain

Cons:
- Not as good for cleaning the windshield (the rubber seems better at scraping off bugs and other gunk)
- Can vibrate slightly with wind/high speeds (not terribly noticeable though and doesn't make contact with the windshield or anything)

Overall: If you are tired of replacing your blades and clean your windshield often, go for it. If you often use your blades more to clean off bugs and grime, stick with OEM.

Curr · 08-16-2018, 05:41 AM

A few years ago when I still read Consumer Reports they did a huge shootout of wiper blades and the winner was a company I'd never heard of.

Valeo.

I still use them today on all my cars.

I also use AquaPel coating, it's the same kind of thing as RainX but for me it lasts a month or two longer. Highly recommended.

18LTLoveIt · 08-16-2018, 05:56 AM

GM, for sure they have wide plastic to shade blades, worth the 32.00 for set.

Cmax · 08-16-2018, 07:25 AM

Two years old...never been used. I avoid puddles, and people that have lawn sprinklers that go into the street are the devil! Lol

avalonandl · 08-16-2018, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by srcstc

OEM

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+ 2.....

Lazerbrainz2k3 · 08-16-2018, 02:02 PM

If you go OEM, but make sure it's really the original equipment parts, 23360287 & 23360288. The first set of replacement blades i got from the dealership, they said they didn't have the parts but did have generic GM blades of the right sizes in stock, which i unwisely took. Don't remember the part numbers for those, but they definitely didn't work as well, they skipped along the glass a bunch and left smears right out of the bag.

Just got the right blades again a few days ago,and they work much better.

NYJets12 · 08-16-2018, 05:40 PM

oem all the other cars i had oem lasts the longest

07-24-2018, 04:42 PM	#17
danhr BAMF SS Drives: 2016 Camaro 1SS A8 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ford City, PA Posts: 3,023	Bosch icon is my go to wiper for aalaall my vehicles __________________ 2016 1SS A8: FBO + Circle D + P1X + Meth + Tuned by Pray Performance Stock Longblock 800 SAE rwhp. 9.4 @ 145 mph.

07-24-2018, 05:38 PM	#18
PNYKLR2 Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS Convertible Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Springfield, IL Posts: 51	OEM +1 __________________ 17' Camaro 1SS Vert - Plastidip for 50 Hp gain.

08-16-2018, 05:41 AM	#23
Curr Probably doesn't like you Drives: 2022 WCT ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Boston-ish Posts: 1,248	A few years ago when I still read Consumer Reports they did a huge shootout of wiper blades and the winner was a company I'd never heard of. Valeo. I still use them today on all my cars. I also use AquaPel coating, it's the same kind of thing as RainX but for me it lasts a month or two longer. Highly recommended. __________________ I hope the 6th gen Camaro has a melodious horn trumpet. I'll tootel it at the ladies, yelling out "Hi hi." - RenegadeXR كافر ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ железобетонное очко Quod gratis asseritur, gratis negatur. There is an unequal amount of good and bad in most things, the trick is to work out the ratio and act accordingly.

07-24-2018, 09:35 PM	#21
dfwcowboy Drives: 2024 ZL1 M6, 1969 Cessna Skylane Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Dallas Posts: 368	I’ve tried quite a few different brands. Sometimes the cheapest ones will outlast and work better than the more expensive ones. Much depends on the quality of the rubber, which tends to vary widely. These days I just look for name brands that have a good sale. Sometimes you can pick them up on a great sale.

08-16-2018, 05:56 AM	#24
18LTLoveIt Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue LT RS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,474 View My Garage	GM, for sure they have wide plastic to shade blades, worth the 32.00 for set.

08-16-2018, 07:25 AM	#25
Cmax Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS FIFTY convertible Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 366	Two years old...never been used. I avoid puddles, and people that have lawn sprinklers that go into the street are the devil! Lol

08-16-2018, 02:02 PM	#27
Lazerbrainz2k3 Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS - M6, NPP, MRC Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Delco, PA Posts: 971	If you go OEM, but make sure it's really the original equipment parts, 23360287 & 23360288. The first set of replacement blades i got from the dealership, they said they didn't have the parts but did have generic GM blades of the right sizes in stock, which i unwisely took. Don't remember the part numbers for those, but they definitely didn't work as well, they skipped along the glass a bunch and left smears right out of the bag. Just got the right blades again a few days ago,and they work much better.

08-16-2018, 05:40 PM	#28
NYJets12 Drives: 2018 1LT Camaro Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: PA Posts: 781	oem all the other cars i had oem lasts the longest

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