Replacing wiper blades?
03-31-21, 06:47 AM
#121
Lexus Test Driver
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.
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.
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03-31-21, 07:37 AM
#122
I normally have my dealer do it @ CA$40 (~US$32) for all 3 blades with free install.
03-31-21, 09:13 AM
#124
Instructor
oEM Wiper blade inserts from dealer are only 10 dollars per blade here in Canada. Why would you get anything else.
03-31-21, 11:09 AM
#125
Lexus Test Driver
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03-31-21, 11:24 AM
#126
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.
03-31-21, 11:48 AM
#127
Lexus Test Driver
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Cropdustef (03-31-21)
03-31-21, 01:28 PM
#129
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.
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.
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Cropdustef (03-31-21)
03-31-21, 01:55 PM
#130
Pit Crew
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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Cropdustef (04-01-21)
03-31-21, 05:09 PM
#131
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.
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.
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Cropdustef (04-01-21)
03-31-21, 05:35 PM
#132
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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04-01-21, 01:23 AM
#133
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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04-01-21, 07:32 AM
#134
Lexus Test Driver
I clean the wipers with alcohol monthly and they last well more than a year here in the northeast.
04-01-21, 08:32 PM
#135
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.
Last edited by jcg0324; 04-01-21 at 08:38 PM.