1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site
    Quick Links: Cup holder mount Jackery Explorer Portable (Solar) Power Station and SolarSaga Solar Panels Official South Region DECKED Storage System Product Review For 2nd & 3rd Gen Tacomas Alpine ILX-W650 Having to move the camera due to Pop and Lock Aftermarket Backup / rearview camera, pros/cons

BEST WIPER BLADES

Discussion in 'Product Reviews' started by hotrod45, Nov 1, 2011.

Page 8 of 9
  1. Jan 10, 2016 at 6:14 PM
    #141
    Rambo MARINE Recon

    #141
    Rambo MARINE Recon Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 31, 2015
    Member:
    #163140
    Messages:
    174
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Robert Goudin
    Vehicle:
    2013 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner DCLB V6 Auto. Hvy Duty
    Many, suspension, Hood Scoop,Decals and Pin Stripping, New Tires Michelens LTX MS2
    Rain X Latitudes ,ANNCO, Bosch !!! stay away from cheap ones,!
     
    Rambo MARINE Recon, Jan 10, 2016
    #141
  2. Feb 12, 2016 at 10:53 AM
    #142
    b1g_bake

    #142
    b1g_bake Member

    Joined:
    Feb 12, 2016
    Member:
    #177966
    Messages:
    6
    Gender:
    Male
    Autozone has their own brand of beam style wiper blades. Just got them two months ago so we'll see how they hold up to bosch and rain-x. They work great out of the box.
     
    b1g_bake, Feb 12, 2016
    #142
  3. Mar 8, 2016 at 12:06 PM
    #143
    81shark

    #143
    81shark Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 7, 2008
    Member:
    #10567
    Messages:
    4,069
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2006 Base Access CP1
    i put on the $5 Michelin ones. we'll see
     
    81shark, Mar 8, 2016
    #143
  4. Mar 8, 2016 at 12:07 PM
    #144
    PvilleJohn

    #144
    PvilleJohn SVT Raptor

    Joined:
    Aug 10, 2015
    Member:
    #161469
    Messages:
    5,344
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    John
    Powdersville SC
    Vehicle:
    SVT Raptor
    I've always had good luck with Bosch Icon's. They've lasted the longest of any others that I have tried.
     
    PvilleJohn, Mar 8, 2016
    #144
    CusterFan and Markcape like this.
  5. Mar 8, 2016 at 12:20 PM
    #145
    cj13058

    #145
    cj13058 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 22, 2015
    Member:
    #172878
    Messages:
    350
    Gender:
    Male
    Oregon
    Vehicle:
    2005 Tacoma TRD Off-Road DCSB
    ARB 3'' lift, ARE canopy, 265/75/16 All Terrain KO2, after market stereo, ECGS differential bushing, ARB Deluxe front Bumper, Warn M8000 winch, custom winch control box install, FrontRunner Slimline canopy rack,
    Same set up for me as well. I spend a little extra than is probably necessary, but here in Oregon it rains a lot....so why not splurge for something decent.
     
    cj13058, Mar 8, 2016
    #145
  6. Mar 9, 2016 at 11:04 PM
    #146
    TonyDobbs

    #146
    TonyDobbs Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 12, 2015
    Member:
    #166485
    Messages:
    672
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Tony
    Cotati, CA
    Vehicle:
    2012 LT TRD OR + 2007 TRD Sport
    Here is some information that you guys might find to be useful. I'm currently running two different blades both purchased and installed at the same time. One is an OEM Toyota, and the other is a Silblade. Initially they both performed about identically; however, I recently applied the Trico windshield treatment, which is like a longer lasting Rain-X. Now, the Silblade seems to leave a film of water as it passes over the glass; whereas, the Toyota one still performs perfectly. I've since read about other people running into similar issues, so my advice would be to use rubber wipers if you end up going with that treatment. I will post back with a long-term update later on.
     
    TonyDobbs, Mar 9, 2016
    #146
    vuTron likes this.
  7. Mar 10, 2016 at 10:15 PM
    #147
    Markcape

    #147
    Markcape Old as Dirt

    Joined:
    Aug 17, 2011
    Member:
    #61851
    Messages:
    28
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mark
    Cape Cod,Ma.
    Vehicle:
    11 Tacoma A/C Debadged
    Ionic S/S 4in. Oval Running boards Sound Shocker/Stereo radio Aux. input mod. "new" Blower motor Installed/TSB WeatherTech mats Pro Cargo net in bed Console net Tailgate anti-theft mod. ImMrYo Mirror Lift bracket u RainX Wiper Blades
    I was always a big fan of Rainx Lattitude blades. 3 weeks ago I changed to Bosch Icon blades. I almost bought the wrong size for the passenger side. The rep at Advanced Auto explained to me the difference. The Yota takes 19A and 21B application, A driver's side and B passenger. The tech explained that the blade sizes are different by length, windshield curvature, and wiper arm pressure. These blades are expensive, but woth the money!! Look for sale prices at auto parts or research at Bosch website and order from Amazon. I also am a big fan of RainX washer fluid. Continuos use builts up the film, which makes it a breeze in mist conditions, can run without blades and beads run off. I'm a Bosch fan now!
    Mark/Cape Cod.:)
     
    Markcape, Mar 10, 2016
    #147
  8. Mar 10, 2016 at 10:35 PM
    #148
    cosmicfires

    #148
    cosmicfires Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 17, 2012
    Member:
    #82824
    Messages:
    3,190
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    David
    Everett, WA
    Vehicle:
    2009 Regular Cab SR5 4cyl 5speed 4x4
    Snugtop cab high canopy.
    I like PIAA Super Silicone wiper blades. They cost about $50. They're refillable and refills are $16 on Amazon. They've lasted 14 months so far and are still good. Bosch blades lasted 6 months or so before they started chattering.
     
    cosmicfires, Mar 10, 2016
    #148
  9. Apr 22, 2016 at 1:30 PM
    #149
    Vansurfing

    #149
    Vansurfing Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 9, 2015
    Member:
    #159134
    Messages:
    50
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    J
    Rockport, Texas
    Vehicle:
    2021Tacoma TRD off-road/1996 Hilux Surf
    Just tried rain-x latitude water repellency blades since we are having heavy rains they seem to be good. I'll see how long they last without streaking. Once it leaves a streak it goes to the trash.
     
    Vansurfing, Apr 22, 2016
    #149
  10. Apr 26, 2016 at 12:09 PM
    #150
    opteron

    #150
    opteron Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 27, 2014
    Member:
    #130756
    Messages:
    1,342
    Gender:
    Male
    whittier, CA.
    Vehicle:
    2003 DB 4x4 SR5
    Leer camper, bug-rug, fox suspension 2.0 rear, fox 2.5 front, BAMF sliders and LCA, TRD fake 3 piece rims
    get them at costco...free replacement. Winner!
     
    opteron, Apr 26, 2016
    #150
    Mush Mouse likes this.
  11. Apr 26, 2016 at 3:30 PM
    #151
    TonyDobbs

    #151
    TonyDobbs Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 12, 2015
    Member:
    #166485
    Messages:
    672
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Tony
    Cotati, CA
    Vehicle:
    2012 LT TRD OR + 2007 TRD Sport
    Wiper Update: I'm having streaking issue with both the Toyota OEM and the Silblade, but much worse on the Silblade. I will clean the wipers today and see if that improves their performance at all.
     
    TonyDobbs, Apr 26, 2016
    #151
  12. May 3, 2016 at 7:25 PM
    #152
    weldo

    #152
    weldo Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 15, 2014
    Member:
    #140423
    Messages:
    1,337
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mike
    Pittsburgh, pa
    Vehicle:
    2014 base ac 2.7 5-speed 4x4
    I'm still on my original factory ones! Almost exactly 2 years now and they still perform very well. I try to keep my glass clean and apply rain-x every now and then. I'm shocked they lasted this long for me, but when I need replacements I may go with the oem ones. I read in a post a while back that you can get refills. They seem really high quality and long lived, at least for me.
     
    weldo, May 3, 2016
    #152
  13. Mar 1, 2017 at 8:35 PM
    #153
    Afbird

    #153
    Afbird Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 3, 2015
    Member:
    #165728
    Messages:
    59
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Andy
    Madison, Wisconsin
    Vehicle:
    2012 Tacoma Accesss TRD
    Pioneer MVH x560bt Crux SWRTY
    Bosch Icons
     
    Afbird, Mar 1, 2017
    #153
  14. Mar 2, 2017 at 9:33 AM
    #154
    replica9000

    #154
    replica9000 Das ist no bueno

    Joined:
    Apr 6, 2008
    Member:
    #5782
    Messages:
    16,258
    Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg
    Vehicle:
    2019 T4R ORP
    Put on some Trico 'exact fit' blades a couple months ago. They work just as well as the Onyx and the other $20+ blades I've tried over the years.
     
    replica9000, Mar 2, 2017
    #154
  15. Mar 2, 2017 at 9:46 AM
    #155
    KenLyns

    #155
    KenLyns 8.75" Third Member

    Joined:
    May 23, 2010
    Member:
    #37674
    Messages:
    29,365
    Gender:
    Male
    Belly of the Beast
    Vehicle:
    4x4 TRD Off-Road Full-Auto
    LED Headlights, Volant CAI, 32" Duratracs
    KenLyns, Mar 2, 2017
    #155
  16. Mar 7, 2017 at 11:10 AM
    #156
    Chris15sr5

    #156
    Chris15sr5 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 20, 2015
    Member:
    #149103
    Messages:
    61
    Gender:
    Male
    SoCal
    Vehicle:
    SR5 4x4 DCLB
    I love Bosch Icons but the 2 sets ive tried on the tacoma chatters irregardless what i do from cleaning the glass to bending the arms. So far been having good luck with the Michelin's Stealth Ultras
     
    Chris15sr5, Mar 7, 2017
    #156
  17. Mar 7, 2017 at 12:05 PM
    #157
    BassAckwards

    #157
    BassAckwards Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 3, 2016
    Member:
    #186002
    Messages:
    27,630
    Vehicle:
    AWD Turbo 2TR-FE
    Ive had trico Force wiper blades on mine since last august. They still work like new. Prior to these, i was using michelins and would only get about 3-4 months of life out of them before they got really streaky. Pleased so far with the Tricos
     
    BassAckwards, Mar 7, 2017
    #157
  18. Mar 9, 2017 at 8:43 AM
    #158
    HFDFF

    #158
    HFDFF Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2010
    Member:
    #32885
    Messages:
    55
    Gender:
    Male
    Bosch blades have worked nicely for me
     
    HFDFF, Mar 9, 2017
    #158
  19. Jan 9, 2018 at 7:03 AM
    #159
    acemastr

    #159
    acemastr Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 11, 2016
    Member:
    #180906
    Messages:
    947
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Aaron
    Tampa, FL
    Vehicle:
    2016 Tacoma Limited 2WD AT
    OVTune
    Thought I'd add that my Rain-X wipers work great on the upstroke but streak like crazy on the down. I like to keep my windscreen immaculate but these aren't useful after 6 months
     
    acemastr, Jan 9, 2018
    #159
  20. Jan 10, 2018 at 4:04 AM
    #160
    Justyn98

    #160
    Justyn98 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 16, 2017
    Member:
    #213507
    Messages:
    649
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Justyn
    West Virginia and Kentucky
    Vehicle:
    09 barcelona red tacoma trd sport DCSB
    Led pod fog light inserts, kn cold air intake, Bilstein 5100 with 2 inch coil combo and progressive AAL. Touchscreen pioneer stereo and infinity components with 2 kicker comp r10's and jones turbine exhaust
    Bosch Icon, hands down. I've used rain x, Michellin, Trico you name it and I have had the icons over a year now and they still perform like brand new
     
    Justyn98, Jan 10, 2018
    #160
Page 8 of 9
To Top