Decent wiper blades?

rrman61

Well-known Member
Seems like wiper blades don't last more than a year or so here in the south.anyone know of some decent blades or is this the "new norm"?
 
I haven't had good luck with purchasing replacement wiper blades. They seldom last a full season. BUT, I bought a vehicle at an auction about 6 or 7 years ago with over 200,000 miles on it. It has been my daily driver since. It still has the same wiper blades on it that came with it from the auction. I'd like to know where I can get more that will last that well.
 
Pa used to change them on his car every year weather they needed it or not. Same way with his two bast--d files in the shop. Throw them out and buy 2 new ones every year weather they needed it or not.
 
I don't recall buying many wiper blades over the years. I did put new ones on the 52 Merc after it had sat in the bush for 40 years as the rubber was pretty far gone. Other than that I think I've got 30 years on the wipers on the 81 GMC and they still work. I guess parking indoors all the time must make a difference.
 
The ones that came on my American made 2003 Tundra didn't last all that long; neither did the Trico replacements. Put on Goodyear; they are lasting but don't do a good job of wiping the glass clean.

Our 2009 Camry was made in Japan and still has the original wiper blades. Wish I could find Japanese made replacement wipers.
 
I have been buying Michelin stealth wiper blades. The first that I bought worked so well that I put them on all my trucks. I can't say how long they last because I replace them every year as part of general maintenance.
 
I have been using Bosch clear advantage blades. I have been getting 2-3 years of good use out of them. If you buy them off amazon they are half price of the parts houses.
 
I've noticed wiper blades last 2 to 3 times longer on vehicles that are parked inside during daylight hours compared to those that stay outside all the time.
 
The best performing wiper blades, though not the most durable, are the OEM blades found on new cars. These can be bought at the parts counter at dealerships using the OEM part numbers and are not that much more expensive than good aftermarket blades from auto parts stores.

Note: The OEM blades are not the same as the Delco, Motorcraft, etc., blades found in auto parts stores and also sold by dealers.

Dean
 

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