What are the best all around wiper blades?
01-15-2005, 05:25 AM
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What are the best all around wiper blades?
I'm in the north east and the wiper blades on my car aren't doing a very a good job. They work fine when they go up but when they come back down they leave water on the windshield. What are the best wipers to use all year round? The Nissan dealership has Wurth blades, which may be what are on my car, they said they would see if they had a set OEM blades hanging around.
01-15-2005, 06:00 AM
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01-15-2005, 06:11 AM
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01-15-2005, 10:25 AM
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Canadian Tire has just started pushing a hingeless wiper. As most of you know, the biggest problem with wiper operation is that the hinges freeze, and the blade can't flex to meet the glass properly. I don't know where you can buy these in the States, but it looks like an interesting design.
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01-15-2005, 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by mm7759
I got some PIAA refills from Autobarn.com. I think I paid around $20 for 2k2 refills. So far they seem to work pretty well. They seem to streak a little, but are very quiet.
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01-15-2005, 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Jaws
Canadian Tire has just started pushing a hingeless wiper. As most of you know, the biggest problem with wiper operation is that the hinges freeze, and the blade can flex to meet the glass properly. I don't know where you can buy these in the States, but it looks like an interesting design.
wiper blades
wiper blades
01-15-2005, 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by albertj03
I'm in the north east and the wiper blades on my car aren't doing a very a good job. They work fine when they go up but when they come back down they leave water on the windshield. What are the best wipers to use all year round? The Nissan dealership has Wurth blades, which may be what are on my car, they said they would see if they had a set OEM blades hanging around.
http://www.silblade.com/
01-15-2005, 10:19 PM
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Looks like tirerack has those hingeless wipers, from what I hear, they are the best..
http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/valeo/ultimate.jsp
little bit expensive though.
http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/valeo/ultimate.jsp
little bit expensive though.
01-15-2005, 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by E55AMG2
please do a search next time....thanks.
01-16-2005, 06:07 AM
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i'll get them when mine are worn out. here's the link:
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=306099
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=306099
01-16-2005, 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted by ISELKARS2
Silblades rock. Check them out:
http://www.silblade.com/
http://www.silblade.com/
01-16-2005, 08:44 AM
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I got those hingerless (Valeo) and I am very impressed. They work great under all conditions. No streaks or noises, and nice clean glass...perfect.
I got them for $24 (ultimatewiperblade.com) vs. $39 (tirerack). They now sell them for $29.95 each using discount code SECRETDEAL.
I got them for $24 (ultimatewiperblade.com) vs. $39 (tirerack). They now sell them for $29.95 each using discount code SECRETDEAL.
01-16-2005, 10:48 AM
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You guys ever try out Rain-X wipers?
I got them for $20 at a detailing biz in orlando. I can't hear them while they operate and they leave no streaks.
**I've had them for 2 weeks and its been raining pretty bad. I give them a
I got them for $20 at a detailing biz in orlando. I can't hear them while they operate and they leave no streaks.
**I've had them for 2 weeks and its been raining pretty bad. I give them a
07-24-2008, 11:45 AM
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Sorry to dig up an old post, but I just wanted to say that with a good coat of Rain-X on your windshield, you almost won't even need windshield wipers, especially at highway speeds. Where I live, in Texas, wipers blades melt very quickly in the hot sun, so it's really not worth it to buy expensive blades, because they're not going to last very long.
07-24-2008, 12:34 PM
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By far Bosch Icons. I've had mine going on 3 years now and they still work perfect. I had PIAAs before them, and they only lasted about 6 months. BTW, it rains a LOT here (Louisiana) so they see some use...
EDIT: just noticed how old the thread was...
EDIT: just noticed how old the thread was...
07-24-2008, 12:51 PM
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i got these rain-x wipers...forgot the name...they are the flexible kinds the ones without the metal frame.
i must say these are the best wipers i've ever used. they are smooth and quiet and no streaking...even when the windshield is completely dry it still doesn't squeek. i added rainx to the windshield too and together it works super good. i bought mine from pepboys for like 35 or 40 bucks i think.
edit: oops sorry didn't know this thread was so old lol
i must say these are the best wipers i've ever used. they are smooth and quiet and no streaking...even when the windshield is completely dry it still doesn't squeek. i added rainx to the windshield too and together it works super good. i bought mine from pepboys for like 35 or 40 bucks i think.
edit: oops sorry didn't know this thread was so old lol
Last edited by lowincash; 07-24-2008 at 12:56 PM.
07-24-2008, 06:46 PM
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Canadian Tire has just started pushing a hingeless wiper. As most of you know, the biggest problem with wiper operation is that the hinges freeze, and the blade can't flex to meet the glass properly. I don't know where you can buy these in the States, but it looks like an interesting design.
wiper blades
wiper blades
07-24-2008, 06:56 PM
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i got these rain-x wipers...forgot the name...they are the flexible kinds the ones without the metal frame.
i must say these are the best wipers i've ever used. they are smooth and quiet and no streaking...even when the windshield is completely dry it still doesn't squeek. i added rainx to the windshield too and together it works super good. i bought mine from pepboys for like 35 or 40 bucks i think.
edit: oops sorry didn't know this thread was so old lol
i must say these are the best wipers i've ever used. they are smooth and quiet and no streaking...even when the windshield is completely dry it still doesn't squeek. i added rainx to the windshield too and together it works super good. i bought mine from pepboys for like 35 or 40 bucks i think.
edit: oops sorry didn't know this thread was so old lol
EDIT: oops didnt know either about the threads age
07-24-2008, 07:45 PM
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07-25-2008, 01:03 AM
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I've had one set of PIAA's for the last 3yrs and they're durable as hell and trouble free! I've only cleaned them twice! Most wipers never make a full year here in Houston, Tx cause of the UV's and heat.