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Old Mar 31, 2021 | 06:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Cropdustef
Bought the Michelin Guardian Hybrid wiper blades at Costco. They are garbage. The fastening clip/adapter simply is feeble and inadequately attaches to the wiper arm. It does not secure the blades. They come off within 10 seconds and the arm will scratch your windshield. Fortunately, that didn't happen to me.
Yes they are cheap enough at $6.00 each after the stupid instant rebate thing. I'm going with Bosch or maybe Toyota OEM.
I had a previous pair of Michelins that were excellent but the mounting system was far superior.
Try TRICO OEM. I've been using them for years on many different models. They're currently on my 19 ES and my wife's 17RX. Perfect fit and simple to install.
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Old Mar 31, 2021 | 07:37 AM
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I normally have my dealer do it @ CA$40 (~US$32) for all 3 blades with free install.
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Old Mar 31, 2021 | 08:18 AM
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Return them.
That's some real expert advice there
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Old Mar 31, 2021 | 09:13 AM
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oEM Wiper blade inserts from dealer are only 10 dollars per blade here in Canada. Why would you get anything else.
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Old Mar 31, 2021 | 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Badhobz
oEM Wiper blade inserts from dealer are only 10 dollars per blade here in Canada. Why would you get anything else.
I opt for Trico winter blades during the season and also find it's a bit easier to change the entire blade than just the refill.
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Old Mar 31, 2021 | 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by mikemu30
I opt for Trico winter blades during the season and also find it's a bit easier to change the entire blade than just the refill.
Agreed. I went with Duralast Hybrid from AutoZone. I like the beam style and these are excellent. Very quiet. Not cheap....about $40 with tax.
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Originally Posted by Cropdustef
Agreed. I went with Duralast Hybrid from AutoZone. I like the beam style and these are excellent. Very quiet. Not cheap....about $40 with tax.
Good things aren't cheap. Cheap things aren't good
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Old Mar 31, 2021 | 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by mikemu30
I opt for Trico winter blades during the season and also find it's a bit easier to change the entire blade than just the refill.
Also after a certain time length the wiper's springiness is lessened, better to replace the whole blade.
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Old Mar 31, 2021 | 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by buckse
I have replaced my OEM blades several times in the past with PIAA Si-Tech wipers and have always been very happy with the results. Over the years they continue to add additional adapters to fit more car models. Years ago, Lexus went from using a J-Hook to a Push Button adapter. I ordered a couple other brands over the years and the problem I kept running into was that they did not have the correct push button adapter to fit the newer Lexus models. Anyway, these PIAA Si-Tech wipers use a silicone blend that eliminates the streaks and the squeaks. Here in Texas we get up over 100 degrees in the summer and we just had Snowpocolypse where temps dropped down below zero, and I can verify they work well in both hot and cold weather including snow and ice.

Here is what I ordered directly from the PIAA website (about $30 each):
21" (525Mm) Si-Tech Silicone Wiper Blade
Item #: 97053

26" (650Mm) Si-Tech Silicone Wiper Blade
Item #: 97065


p.s. Years ago I ordered some of these PIAA wipers off of Amazon trying to save a few bucks but the reseller was using old packaging that did NOT contain the newest adapters, so I had to send them back and buy directly from PIAA website. I have an old post on here somewhere about it.
PIAA wiper blades is what I use. They will set you back a few extra dollars but are worth every penny and last 5 - 6 years or longer. If you get part numbers 97053 and 97065 they will come with an assortment of adapters and can be a little confusing. Make sure you use the "A" adapter along with the "M" base. You can see pictures of these on their website. The letter A is stamped right on the part.
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Old Mar 31, 2021 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Cropdustef
That's some real expert advice there
strangely only “ returned them“ got posted. No disrespect meant. I wanted to say return them because Costco has an amazing Return policy. As far as wipers recommendation I am going through the trouble myself. On my previous cars I always used originals, but on Lexy i find original not too good. I opted for PIAA.
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Old Mar 31, 2021 | 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Cropdustef
Bought the Michelin Guardian Hybrid wiper blades at Costco. They are garbage. The fastening clip/adapter simply is feeble and inadequately attaches to the wiper arm. It does not secure the blades. They come off within 10 seconds and the arm will scratch your windshield. Fortunately, that didn't happen to me.
Yes they are cheap enough at $6.00 each after the stupid instant rebate thing. I'm going with Bosch or maybe Toyota OEM.
I had a previous pair of Michelins that were excellent but the mounting system was far superior.
The YouTube Project Farm channel tested very good results with the Bosch ICON Clear Advantage blades, including a year of UV testing. He like the Michelin silicone blades in his original test, too, but they were much more expensive.
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Old Mar 31, 2021 | 05:35 PM
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I’ve had really good luck with the Bosch Icons. The sun is very intense here in Texas & anything rubber breaks down in a matter of months. Bosch seems to hold up the best & last longer than 6 months.
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Old Apr 1, 2021 | 01:23 AM
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Originally Posted by artem123
strangely only “ returned them“ got posted. No disrespect meant. I wanted to say return them because Costco has an amazing Return policy. As far as wipers recommendation I am going through the trouble myself. On my previous cars I always used originals, but on Lexy i find original not too good. I opted for PIAA.
I did. I actually tried two attempts...mind you they were only $12 for the pair on special at Costco. Both pairs failed and I returned them. Don't know who makes Duralast for Autozone but of course it started raining 20 minutes after I installed them.They are excellent.

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Old Apr 1, 2021 | 07:32 AM
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I clean the wipers with alcohol monthly and they last well more than a year here in the northeast.
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Old Apr 1, 2021 | 08:32 PM
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I live in the northeast and the PIAA wipers last at least 4 years. If you wipe them off once a month they might last 6 years or more. Don't listen to me, just try them. You will not be disappointed. I put them on my wife's car, my friends car, my car, everybody loves it. They all say they are the best wiper blades they have ever had.

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