Author Topic: Which Wiper Blades are best ? (for Winter and Rain) (Read 31208 times)

goden99 · « **on:** October 02, 2006, 10:43:59 pm »

Which Wiper Blades are best ? (for Winter and Rain)

I've done some reasearch and I still can't find any good reviews. So Best is to ask the experts

Which are the best wipers for the winters we have here (Montreal) and rain?
Please add where you can get them from and price

Bosch MicroEdge Excel
Bosch MicroEdge
Reflex (Canadian Tire)
Michelin wipers (Costoco)
http://www.silblade.com/

barrie1 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 02, 2006, 11:12:32 pm »

I like the Trico or Ansco brands myself as they are made of real rubber and are much more flexible in the cold weather then a lot of the other brands. The winter blades have a covering on them to help out in the serious cold days. They are a very durable product and can last a long time in service.

HeliDriver · « **Reply #2 on:** October 03, 2006, 12:36:59 am »

No experience with the others, but we put some of the Cdn. Tire Reflex wipers on the Xterra last winter & have been pretty impressed. Biggest advantage over traditional winter blades is their lack of lift at speeds over 100 km/h or so. They're still going strong after nearly a year, too.

airbalancer · « **Reply #3 on:** October 03, 2006, 08:22:21 am »

I always found the passanger side wiper always works better then the driver side

mrthompson · « **Reply #4 on:** October 03, 2006, 08:45:00 am »

ScoobyDriver · « **Reply #5 on:** October 03, 2006, 09:02:34 am »

I use the reflex wipers too. They're not specifically winter wipers but I've found they form to the windshield the best. The winter wipers I've tried don't seem to have enough flexibility. They're not cheap but they're the only wipers I use.

Quote from: SiRCivic on October 03, 2006, 12:36:59 am

No experience with the others, but we put some of the Cdn. Tire Reflex wipers on the Xterra last winter & have been pretty impressed. Biggest advantage over traditional winter blades is their lack of lift at speeds over 100 km/h or so. They're still going strong after nearly a year, too.

Craig · « **Reply #6 on:** October 03, 2006, 12:10:15 pm »

After seeing them on the new VWs, I want a set of Bosch Aerotwin blades for my car. The EL needs new blades, and I can't find these anywhere. Just looking at them, I think they'd be fantastic. They are much more suibstantial than the Reflex.

http://aa.bosch.de/advastaboschaa/Product.jsp?prod_id=293&ccat_id=24&language=en-GB&publication=1

sirAQUAMAN64 · « **Reply #7 on:** October 03, 2006, 12:20:44 pm »

Quote from: Craig on October 03, 2006, 12:10:15 pm

After seeing them on the new VWs, I want a set of Bosch Aerotwin blades for my car. The EL needs new blades, and I can't find these anywhere. Just looking at them, I think they'd be fantastic. They are much more suibstantial than the Reflex.

http://aa.bosch.de/advastaboschaa/Product.jsp?prod_id=293&ccat_id=24&language=en-GB&publication=1

Hey, those look familiar

safristi · « **Reply #8 on:** October 03, 2006, 12:20:49 pm »

Why do ALL blades "FART"....on the windshield in light rain...........can the BOFFINS at RUBBER.Nobel Prize.com................not figure that one out never mind when the Universe started or if there is life on Mars..there is no life here on Earth on a long drive with squeek_arse WIPERS....

Craig · « **Reply #9 on:** October 03, 2006, 12:40:15 pm »

Quote from: sirAQUAMAN64 on October 03, 2006, 12:20:44 pm

Quote from: Craig on October 03, 2006, 12:10:15 pm
After seeing them on the new VWs, I want a set of Bosch Aerotwin blades for my car. The EL needs new blades, and I can't find these anywhere. Just looking at them, I think they'd be fantastic. They are much more suibstantial than the Reflex.

http://aa.bosch.de/advastaboschaa/Product.jsp?prod_id=293&ccat_id=24&language=en-GB&publication=1

Hey, those look familiar

They should - they're on your damn GTI. But before you get all smug, similar blades are on the new Civic as well.

Almost every blade works fine for the first few months, but am I correct that they work well?

ktm525 · « **Reply #10 on:** October 03, 2006, 12:42:27 pm »

Quote from: Craig on October 03, 2006, 12:10:15 pm

After seeing them on the new VWs, I want a set of Bosch Aerotwin blades for my car. The EL needs new blades, and I can't find these anywhere. Just looking at them, I think they'd be fantastic. They are much more suibstantial than the Reflex.

http://aa.bosch.de/advastaboschaa/Product.jsp?prod_id=293&ccat_id=24&language=en-GB&publication=1

Bah. Thay look cool but do not work all that well. I couldn't wait to get rid of them off of my Passat. Pricey too. Curiously the "regular" Michelin wipers sold at Costco seem to work much better.

tenpenny · « **Reply #11 on:** October 03, 2006, 12:53:50 pm »

Quote from: airbalancer on October 03, 2006, 08:22:21 am

I always found the passanger side wiper always works better then the driver side

That's because the driver's side is used more than the passenger side

nefcanuck · « **Reply #12 on:** October 03, 2006, 01:39:44 pm »

I'm a Silblade user coming up on 10 months of use (I had them installed in February of this year)

They react well in snow and cold and do a good job in a steady rain, but tend to squeal if there is only intermittent rain. Not the cheapest of blades to purchase at $25 per blade but if they last the full five years it's only $10/year for the pair which is cheaper than even the cheapest blades made for the Focus (Which has weird blade lengths 22" & 19"

)

NefCanuck

jamie1 · « **Reply #13 on:** October 03, 2006, 09:39:13 pm »

Quote from: Craig on October 03, 2006, 12:10:15 pm

After seeing them on the new VWs, I want a set of Bosch Aerotwin blades for my car. The EL needs new blades, and I can't find these anywhere. Just looking at them, I think they'd be fantastic. They are much more suibstantial than the Reflex.

http://aa.bosch.de/advastaboschaa/Product.jsp?prod_id=293&ccat_id=24&language=en-GB&publication=1

Chyrsler was giving a wiper very similar to those with this past summer's maint promo. Can't recall the name but they were made in france. I have the reflex blades on the PAC and michelins on the Peon. Both are very good but for winter,the reflex are the way to go.

safristi · « **Reply #14 on:** October 04, 2006, 11:30:23 am »

...Tenpenny ...I only look out the drivers side so Quod est DeperanDUMB!!!

AYE AYE ONE EYE C'apn....

mrthompson · « **Reply #15 on:** October 04, 2006, 11:42:07 am »

I usually buy the less expensive blades from Crappy Tire, and replace them as needed...every other year.

goden99 · « **Reply #16 on:** October 04, 2006, 11:44:32 am »

Has anyone tried the Bosch MicroEdge Excel

safristi · « **Reply #17 on:** October 04, 2006, 11:46:34 am »

A little too RUBBERY fer my taste..........................

UmroAyyar · « **Reply #18 on:** October 04, 2006, 11:49:19 am »

Quote from: mrthompson on October 04, 2006, 11:42:07 am

I usually buy the less expensive blades from Crappy Tire, and replace them as needed...every other year.

I get them from Toyota, 5.99, replace every year.

Craig · « **Reply #19 on:** October 04, 2006, 07:45:41 pm »

Parking outside all the time, I don't even get 12 months out of a set of blades. Just picked up a set of the Bosch Microedge Excels from PartSource. Will report back.