Tungsten Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 It is time for me to change the wipers and I usually get the Anco blades because they have the most amount of rubber on them but lately I haven't been happy with their performance. They tend to jump across the window when they feel like it. I am considering getting those bracket-less wipers because I really like their performance and style. So what are some of your recommendations for wiper blades? Can anyone also tell me the sizes? I think they were 19" for the front and 13" for the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Bosch Icon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 I haven't seen the floppy wipers in sizes for the rear but I have Rain-x ones on the 4runner and Pathfinder, worked good through last winter and so far this year on the same blades Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beastpath Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Bosch Icon x2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headpeace Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 19" for front, don't remember back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soccerstudd5 Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Bosch are probably the best, but they are pricey, I just got some Rain-x and used to have ANCO, they are a great upgrade from those... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Posted September 23, 2010 Author Share Posted September 23, 2010 For the Bosch Icon, are they the 419A or the 419B? What about the rear? Doesn't look like I can get the Bosch Icon blade for there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 I still use the ANCO Winterblades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasPthFnder95 Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 The back wiper blade is a 12in and there somewhat hard to find Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wood6078 Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Personally, Rain-X Latitudes on front and an ANCO yellow-box on the back. Just like nunya said, the Rain-X's last, even the framed weatherbeaters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wood6078 Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 For the Bosch Icon, are they the 419A or the 419B? What about the rear? Doesn't look like I can get the Bosch Icon blade for there. It would be the a's. The b's are for some arms that wipe opposite. The difference is which side the wind deflector, or wing, is on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Posted September 23, 2010 Author Share Posted September 23, 2010 How about these PIAA blades? Front: http://www.amazon.com/95048-Super-Silicone-Black-Wiper/dp/B0002Z9QXU/ref=au_pf_ss_1?ie=UTF8&Model=Pathfinder|893&n=15684181&s=automotive&Make=Nissan|67&Year=1991|1991&carId=004 Rear: http://www.amazon.com/95033-Black-Silicone-Single-Wiper/dp/B001EZ2KZ8/ref=sr_1_3?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1285213903&sr=1-3 They look like they can get the job done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 I have a frameless one for the rear. Kind of a waste of money because I never use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lint Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 In Vancouver it rains for at least half the year. I treat the windows with Rain-X twice a year (it comes in a bottle and is applied with a cloth). This makes the rain really bead off the glass. Then, I use cheap blades for the summer, and then use Rain-X winter blades for the nasty stuff. I replace my blades every 2 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY1PATH Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 for some reason my whipers suck they only work when its totally wet out so don't even bother using them for a sprinkler splash or a bug... I tried all kinds of blades. I even went shorter lengths too see if the increased preassure per inch of blade would help. No luck, I think my old glass prolly just has allot of grainy pits in it or maybe some paint overspray that keep the blades from wiping all the water away. I need a new winshield anyway maybe after that I'll get some Icons again, I like the way they look and work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 The wiper arm springs may be a little worn out and not holding to the glass as well as they should be. I have Bosch Icons on mine, 19" for the driver's side and 20" for the passenger's side. Not having perfectly even wiper marks up above annoys me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverton Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Swear I saw in the wiper parts catalog that it said the rear blade was a 10"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Posted September 24, 2010 Author Share Posted September 24, 2010 I am pretty sure the rear is 13" now. That is what all the catalogs say. I'm even thinking of going to the dealer now for wipers because I want to get all 3 at the same time and wally world only sells garbage in 13s. The dealer considers the wiper blades a maintenance item which means that these parts are sold at the same price as you could get them in Autozone for example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY1PATH Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 I tried all kinds of blades. I even went shorter lengths too see if the increased preassure per inch of blade would help. No luck, I think my old glass prolly just has allot of grainy pits in it or maybe some paint overspray that keep the blades from wiping all the water away. I need a new winshield anyway maybe after that I'll get some Icons again, I like the way they look and work. Ok I tried all kinds of blades that cost less than $15 and still no new windshield... 3 days ago I saw a rain-x lattitude for like 16 bucks and decieded what the hell, I'll try it. (I got the 18") WOW! streak free wipe even with all the pitting in the glass. I only bought One cause I was ready to be disappointed but I'll be goin back for another now. Now I can get the bugs off the glass without making things worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 I just bought some Goodyear blades when I saw them on sale at Costco (2 for 1 price at $9) for most of our cars. I also Rainex the windows and the wipers worked so well, I went back the next week and bought more for the rest of the vehicles at regular price, $9 each. Still happy with what I got for the $. http://mplink.com/_goodyear/?mid=main The wife has Bosch Icons on her Matrix for over 2 years and they still work well. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 I used the Viewmax frameless ones from wal mart since I got my truck and they still worked well until my trip this summer. I bought the cheapest ones the store had and they are actually great. Only 8 bucks a piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 You shop at Walmart!! B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 They're just wiper blades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 I don't care if it is a stick of gum you are buying, you shop at Walmart!! http://www.peopleofwalmart.com/ B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModiFinder Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 I started using rain-x because one of my neighbours recommended it and I have to say that if you live in a place where it rains a lot (like Vancouver) you need to get this stuff. I costs about $10 per bottle which should last you a couple of years and it kicks ass. It will not matter what type of wipers you have! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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