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Old 07-23-10, 08:20 PM
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Might be a stupid question but i was wondering what type of wipers yall use? It rains a lot down here and I'm trying to find the best ones
Old 07-23-10, 08:24 PM
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I use Tripleedge wipers on all of my vehicles. They use a tough compound, I have a set that are more than 5 years old with no dry rotting, rubber still in one piece, still works like a champ. They are not too expensive either, about $15 a set.
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I use o.e.m. wiper blades. 04 es, 75000 miles and on my second pair, but the tripleeddge sound good too.
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I still got my PIAA super silicone on. Got to be atleast 3 yrs now.
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First time trial on rain-x brand wiper blades purchased @ the local walmart for $9.99 each. Both blades were installed in less then 30 seconds, turned the vehicle on, hit the wash/wipe function and the end result was a streak free windshield. I installed them 3 weeks ago and it's only rained once while using them but they worked flawlessly. I can't really give a review on durability since I just put them on but if they fall apart any time soon I'll reply back.
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I have Michelin wipers and they suck and they're 20 dollars each. I won't ever buy them again
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Tried both Rain X Weatherbeaters (normal spider frames) and then Bosch Icons (beam style). They both worked well at first, but the blades wore out pretty quick, maybe after about 6-8 months.

I live in Seattle, so it rains often and they see a lot of use. Went back to OEM and they wipe better and last longer than the aftermarket ones I've tried.
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I'm getting oem. Did yall order them online or go to a shop?
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I went to my Lexus dealer. I think they were 9 0r 10 dollars a piece. They put them on for free. Be nice of all dealers do that.
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PIAAs are hands down the best wipers out there...speaking from someone who lived in a rain-prone city.
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Thats cheap. The ones at advance auto parts and auto zone are twice as much!
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Originally Posted by Kaydee
PIAAs are hands down the best wipers out there...speaking from someone who lived in a rain-prone city.
Hmmm i'm stuck now
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I hear the OEM do work very well, when I bought my ES the OEM was on and I was impressed but it wore out not long after I had them. I bought the PIAA's online and was amazed how well the water beads.
When it rains it pours sometimes in FL, so the extra money spent on them was worth it for me.
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PIAA's FTW
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Where can i order/buy the Piaa wipers? I went to a few stores but no one carries them.


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