wiper blades?
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wiper blades?
ya... i think i need to replace my wiper blades some time in the near future since they don't wipe so great in the rain. ive never replaced wiper blades b4 and i have no clue which ones are good. i guess i want something that lasts long and works well in the winter time. and plus any suggestions on how to find the best deals.
thanks in advance
-JR
thanks in advance
-JR
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Toyota OEM, Bosch, or PIAA
If you're replacing just the rubber inserts, go with the Toyota/Lexus OEM inserts. If you want to replace the entire blade/wiper assembly, I'd recommend Bosch (I think the line is called Micro Edge) or PIAA Super Silicone. The Bosch should be available at most chain auto parts stores, the OEM ones at a Toyota or Lexus dealer, while the PIAA's might be a little trickier to find in stores--your best bet for PIAA would be The Tire Rack, a friendly ClubLexus sponsor 
I personally have the OEM ones (just replace the inserts), and a friend installed the Bosch's on my recommendation, and I've been in his car in the rain, and they work as well as any wiper I've seen. Can't speak for the PIAA's, recommending them based on accolades from other people on this forum.
I personally have the OEM ones (just replace the inserts), and a friend installed the Bosch's on my recommendation, and I've been in his car in the rain, and they work as well as any wiper I've seen. Can't speak for the PIAA's, recommending them based on accolades from other people on this forum.
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I've got PIAA Super Silicones on both cars but haven't tried the Bosch MicroEdge. The PIAAs work quite well and are pretty durable. They come with what smells like RainX to pretreat the windshield with and supposedly this silicone based coating is complemented by the silicone impregnated blade.
Sounds like a wad of advertising crud but it does appear to work. Bought the last set from TireRack.
Sounds like a wad of advertising crud but it does appear to work. Bought the last set from TireRack.
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Originally posted by csaxon
A year or two ago, Consumer Reports rated the oem Toyota blades the best.
A year or two ago, Consumer Reports rated the oem Toyota blades the best.
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I called up Toyota to see if they have wiper inserts (to be replaced) for the wiper arms in my ES, and they said they only have inserts for Toyota wiper arm assemblies, not the Lexus 
Evidently both brands have different specs. I went to Lexus today to have the passenger insert replaced, and the driver arm assembly replaced (they did not have a driver insert at the right size for me). Costs me $26 total (FYI, OEM wiper insert is about $8). It was raining pretty hard going home, and I enjoyed the whisper-quiet wiping on my waxed windshield during the drive 
I have to agree that the OEM wiper blades are the best.
Evidently both brands have different specs. I went to Lexus today to have the passenger insert replaced, and the driver arm assembly replaced (they did not have a driver insert at the right size for me). Costs me $26 total (FYI, OEM wiper insert is about $8). It was raining pretty hard going home, and I enjoyed the whisper-quiet wiping on my waxed windshield during the drive I have to agree that the OEM wiper blades are the best.
Currently I have PIAA blades on my 02 ES. put them on in mid summer. So far, they are excellent.
They did cost $26 for the long one and $22 for the short one. They come with a variety of hinges to fit any vehicle. They should last at least a year. For those looking for a little flare, the PIAA also come in a carbon fiber style. (I opted not for this one).
The Toyota/Lexus blades also get
. Price is a little cheaper.
I have found in the past the Bosch blades lasted 6 months in New England (less than 4 if you have Rain X on the glass).
steviej
They did cost $26 for the long one and $22 for the short one. They come with a variety of hinges to fit any vehicle. They should last at least a year. For those looking for a little flare, the PIAA also come in a carbon fiber style. (I opted not for this one).
The Toyota/Lexus blades also get
. Price is a little cheaper.I have found in the past the Bosch blades lasted 6 months in New England (less than 4 if you have Rain X on the glass).
steviej
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i rececntly replaced mine
before i had stock blades which were doing a horrible job and then decided to get double bladed cheopo ones 15$ for a pair, (6 and 7), now i have ANCO wipers which do a great job, so i would go with anco wipers
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Toyota blades are the best! and seem to last forever. (graphite coated) Replacing just the rubbers would be cheaper anyway
Originally posted by csaxon
A year or two ago, Consumer Reports rated the oem Toyota blades the best.
A year or two ago, Consumer Reports rated the oem Toyota blades the best.
Last edited by parula; Nov 11, 2003 at 03:19 PM.
