Wiper Blades... Which ones do you like?

I am in the market for a new set of Wiper Blades to replace the ones on my 2014. I don’t mind spending a few extra bucks to get something that will last me a while. Traditionally I bought Rain-X Latitudes and usually ended up replacing them around 1-1.5 years/25-30k miles mark once they start streaking.

My OEM have 10k/6m on them and wipe the windshield like a sponge, I won't be buying these again.

I also use Rain-X Glass treatment after a car wash and I bounce between the Rain‑X 'All Season' and '2-in-1 De-icer with Bug Remover' Windshield Washer Fluid.

 

the best I have found now are the latitudes IMHO


But the best I have EVER found were called Luxor iirc.........I was doing 80 in a storm and they never lifted, skipped, or missed a spot.

 

Think about what they go through. Rub the wiping edge with a Mr. Clean magic eraser once in awhile, you will get some extra time out of them. Also, make sure to keep a little lube on the pivot in the arm/spring. If it corrodes it will not keep good down pressure.

 

Reinventing the wheel I see.

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/262148-best-wiper-blades.html

One brand not mentioned are the Silblades. I'll try them next time and see how they do.

 

I've got the Bosch Icon's and have been pleased with their performance. Something like $40 for a pair and they've held up fantastic for a year. Aside from the OEM garbage, this is the only other brand I've used, but I've been impressed so far.

 

My OEM are a year and a half old and still working like a charm. I will likely replace with same. I wouldn't spend too much time researching. Your time must be more valuable that that. If you spend 30 bucks and they last a year great.

 

never thought of that................thanks!

 

All the little things add up.... you're welcome.

 

I saw that... but I don't have a local source for Silblades.

 

Local shops usually don't have the selection. Amazon.Com is your friend.

 

If you use RainX washer fluid I don't think the wiper brand matters. I rarely use my wipers anymore with the RainX washer fluid, and I mean rarely. Then again the majority of my driving is highway miles which helps.

 

I get rain x blades at Job Lot for $6 each. I just put the winter blades on this week after running my other set since last winter.

 

I honestly can't tell you what blades I have. Nor can I remember the ones I had in the past.
But the ones I have now a one big curve. They are not 2 different springs (multi-point).
Apparently this is supposed to keep even pressure on the glass at all areas. What I found was that when new, the middle would let rain under the center of blade, in heavy rain with the wiper speed on high. The outside edges worked great.

I figures it was a lesson learned. And just ran them. About 6 weeks later the center started "working" right.
Only thing I can figure is the spring finally broke in and now puts more force on the center.


I know that is a lot of info on my experience with this type wiper blade.
And what I'm getting at is, I can't tell they are any better than traditional mulit-point blades.

I fell victim to the writing on the box. I should know better.

 

Rain-X -20 fluid and Michelin High performance blades. I get maybe 2 years out of a pair of blades. Roads are sanded here. Eats blades, windshields and front end paint. Thank you semis in the oilfields.

 

I ended up getting nearly three years of solid life out of the Autozone Duralast solid, no spring style wiper. I bought them out of necessity getting caught in a summer monsoon and was impressed. Desert sand and sun usually makes short work out of wiper blades here. My crazy hermit uncle has had a set for 15 years: he keeps them in the glove box until it starts raining then pulls over to put them on.