Best Wiper Blades for 2nd Gen
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TacoXpo
HOAX DENIER
Anyone use these? On sale for buy one, get one free at OReilly's
ANCO Contour, the latest technology in premium profile-style wiper blades, provides superior blade-to-windshield contact for an optimal viewing area. The exclusive wiper formulation and its unique one-piece design resists corrosion caused by the elements and freezing. This results in a premium option for all season perfomance.
Contour comes in two installation systems:
The KwikConnect Installation System that allows you to upgrade from current, conventional blades
OE-Direct Fit that provides original equipment profile-style wiper replacement.
It's another innovative product from ANCO, the wiper blade experts.
KwikConnect Installation System™ available in 15"-28" lengths. OE lengths available as specified by manufacturer.
ANCO Contour, the latest technology in premium profile-style wiper blades, provides superior blade-to-windshield contact for an optimal viewing area. The exclusive wiper formulation and its unique one-piece design resists corrosion caused by the elements and freezing. This results in a premium option for all season perfomance.
Contour comes in two installation systems:
The KwikConnect Installation System that allows you to upgrade from current, conventional blades
OE-Direct Fit that provides original equipment profile-style wiper replacement.
It's another innovative product from ANCO, the wiper blade experts.
KwikConnect Installation System™ available in 15"-28" lengths. OE lengths available as specified by manufacturer.
blackwatertaco
Laying Pipe all day long.
I Just installed Bosch Icon blades last month...Soo far im happy.
TacoXpo
HOAX DENIER
Cool thanks!
Here's a Consumer Reports artilcle...
Even good windshield wipers fade fast
Last reviewed: July 2010
VIDEO:
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cars/tires-auto-parts/auto-parts/windshield-wipers/overview/windshield-wipers-ov.htm
Windshield Wipers
You don't have to spend a lot of money to get good performance windshield wipers, but you might need to replace them every six months or so. In a group of wiper models we tested, three of the top four were among the least expensive. That includes the top-rated Valeo 600 Series, the Anco 31 Series, and the Michelin RainForce.
We also found that all of the windshield wipers provided very good or excellent performance when new, but most quickly degrade after six to nine months of regular use. The RainX Latitude was the only wiper that began with very good performance and maintained that level through six months. All others dropped in performance after six months.
Depending on the model, that deterioration showed up on the windshield as streaking (leaving lines of water behind), smearing of the water (instead of clearing it), or missed areas of wiping.
We tested the windshield wipers on 185 staffers’ cars. About half came to us with wipers that needed replacing, showing that drivers often don’t notice the slow degradation and leave wipers on longer than they should.
The tested windshield wipers included six beam-blade models, a relatively new design. Unlike conventional wipers, beam blades have no external frames. As a result, they are promoted as providing more uniform pressure on today’s curved windshields and therefore better wiping performance. Beam blades usually cost more than conventional wipers, but overall we didn’t see a notable advantage in regular use.
We also evaluated the wipers on ease of installation and removal. All of the cars in our test had a common hook-type mount, in which the old wiper is simply pulled off of the metal wiper arm and the new one is snapped into place. In our test, the Trico Exact Fit and Trico Teflon Blade proved somewhat difficult to remove, sometimes requiring tools.
Bottom line
All recommended models deliver good performance. But we advise you replace your wipers every six to twelve months. Check the owner’s manual for the correct size and installation method.
The RainX and Bosch wipers have worked with for me...
fsbrain03
Well-Known Member
X2 on these.
Blake and I do own 1st gen's though. We have stepped out of place by even posting in here.
Silverback
Lima Gulf Bravo Foxtrot Juliet Bravo
I've had Icons and they failed pretty quickly. I have the Latitudes now and so far so good. But I've found that in south the sun just kills wiper blades no matter how much they cost or what they are made of.
I think these look interesting. http://www.scrublade.com/
I think these look interesting. http://www.scrublade.com/
Silverback
Lima Gulf Bravo Foxtrot Juliet Bravo
Boomtacoma01
Tommy want wingy..
I got a set of the goodyear ones at Costco about 4 months ago. Seem great so far considering it rains in Houston at least 3 times a week 