Wiper Blades

David · Post by **David** » Thu Oct 23, 2008 8:38 pm

Ok,

Sorry for the lame subject but I am sort of anal sometimes. I would like to get good wiper blades, but paying $20+ for each blade is crazy, if you need to buy a set for two cars.

I am trying to find reviews for blades but nothing of value is listed. I have been looking at various Bosch Wiper Blades, including the Icon series. I look at Trico brand, Neoform and Innovision series. I looked at "Tripledge" silicone wiper blades.

I need people's opinions, what works and does not work for you. I am tired of spending money, little or too much, for something that does not work well or long. Any ideas, suggestions, comments, and experience would be helpful. Thanks.

a nameless entity · Post by **a nameless entity** » Thu Oct 23, 2008 9:21 pm

I've tried the expensive ones, and I've tried the mid priced ones, and of course the cheapest ones. Surprisingly enough, the cheapest ones from a chain up here called Canadian Tire were the best ones I ever bought. Naturally the next time I needed new blades, they were out of stock in the size I needed.

Buy the cheap stuff. You're supposed to change your blades often anyhow. And it's warm down where you are, so you won't have the problems of the cheap one's rubber getting too hard and bouncing up and down off the windshield when in use in sub freezing temperatures.

David · Post by **David** » Thu Oct 23, 2008 11:38 pm

a nameless entity wrote:I've tried the expensive ones, and I've tried the mid priced ones, and of course the cheapest ones. Surprisingly enough, the cheapest ones from a chain up here called Canadian Tire were the best ones I ever bought. Naturally the next time I needed new blades, they were out of stock in the size I needed.

Buy the cheap stuff. You're supposed to change your blades often anyhow. And it's warm down where you are, so you won't have the problems of the cheap one's rubber getting too hard and bouncing up and down off the windshield when in use in sub freezing temperatures.

I agree with you in general about the weather for Arizona, but I live in the north east portion where in the winter it does get a 24 degree high during the day sometimes and sometimes 0-15 degrees at night. But I am sure nothing like the weather that you might see.

I would like quality, but if the less expensive ones work that would be great.

Flatus · Post by **Flatus** » Fri Oct 24, 2008 1:55 am

The best advice I would give is to find a forum that talk about the kind of cars you have & see what they suggest. I belong to a great one for the SUV I own & the knowledge plus experience of these owners are usually quite good.