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[the x kid]

Hey folks,I need new windshield wipers,any knowledge or ideas.Cost to quality ratio?Help...luv always...the kid.

[Adam]

I've bought the 20 dollar each frame less ones (walmart) and the cheapest ones Canadian tire had. They both lasted about the same amount of time...

[xcanuk]

I've tried the forementioned ones (Reflex > Canadian Tire, Rain-X > Walmart), currently I'm trying the cheaper Costco version (Michlen I think)... all three brands wipe the same. I also increased the blade size (1" or 2" longer in the front, 1" more in the rear)

[lowridah313]

Just bought the Michelin wipers too. So far so good. They cost like $12.50 each.

[the x kid]

12.50 sounds awsome,yes i'm thrifty.thanx guys and or girls.

[dududuckling]

I bought a 20 dollar wiper from Canadian Tire. I'm currently using it. It is made in china and has double blades... yes, double blades and chrome body. While it looks cool from the outside, driving it under hot sunny day forces you to wear sunglasses and position your head strategically to avoid the glare. The double blades aren't doing much good and are leaving water marks behind after three months of usage.

Prior to this, i tried the armorall from CT and I thought it was the best I've ever installed. The blades were kinda noisy, because it was so curvy and pressed against the windshield real hard. Used it for about half a year until it started to leave water marks... Has anyone ever tried the PIAA wiper blades before???

[durango]

I bought the ones at costco a while ago. I didn't think they lasted that long. I had them through the winter and they just seem to fall apart. I don't think I will be buying them again. The rubber kept sliding off the ends becasue the little caps had fallen off.

[xcanuk]

I bought the ones at costco a while ago. I didn't think they lasted that long. I had them through the winter and they just seem to fall apart. I don't think I will be buying them again. The rubber kept sliding off the ends becasue the little caps had fallen off.

I've heard the same thing happen to the pricier relex ones, a bud went through 2 sets while I was on my original set (bought before he got his) Luck of the draw I guess... but at $12, it hurts less....go costco go.
By right, any blade that last over a year is a bonus, I usually push mine for 2 years.

[Rev]

I often run blades for 3-4 years. Maybe it is just me.

[Nd4SpdSe]

I bought a 20 dollar wiper from Canadian Tire. I'm currently using it. It is made in china and has double blades... yes, double blades and chrome body. While it looks cool from the outside, driving it under hot sunny day forces you to wear sunglasses and position your head strategically to avoid the glare. The double blades aren't doing much good and are leaving water marks behind after three months of usage.

I used to run the ones that came out years ago on the Mx-3...I found they worked great, especially in the winter.I actually replaced just the rubber blade when they stopped selling them and replaced them for the current model. I had the blue ones cause they went with the mx-3, but they faded, so I just painted them to match the car.

I've got the Teflon covered winter blade right before this past winter. At the moment, they dion't work well and should be replaced, but In the last month or two, I've noticed the rubber is ripping off, and the drivers side one is rusting.

My buddy and dad tried the reflex, they don't work well, and the blade likes to peel off when you try to remove it from a frozen windshield.

[the x kid]

Okay I bit the bullet cause I think its going to rain tomorow, wall mart..rain x.heavy duty..15 bucks plus tax each, went on easy and no squeek,seems pretty good.We can do a test with them,I can update u monthly,haha.But as I was buying them I saw that the 2nd gen. xterra had 2 different size wiper blades.....

[Rev]

huh. I didn't know that. good to know.

[Scotto]

And stay tuned for next week, when we will start a thread on how to remove that little tag that comes on pillows and mattresses, and we'll be sure to follow it up with a poll on how it's working so far...

[nige]

lol! /\ /\

i use the walmart wipers. i get a new set every fall. what can i say, they wipe.

buy a little bottle of rain-x and apply it to the windscreen every time you wash the truck. you will rarely every need your wipers.

[Bamboozled]

Is this really a thread about wipers? Awesome.

[Bender]

Under title says Make/Model-none yet

You get an Xterra yet?

[the x kid]

sadly noooo, still the Olds Bravada

[nige]

ugh trade that thing in stat!

[Adam]

ugh trade that thing in stat!

Set it on fire and collect the insurance. Wait, that would probably be like nothin!

[Rev]

And stay tuned for next week, when we will start a thread on how to remove that little tag that comes on pillows and mattresses, and we'll be sure to follow it up with a poll on how it's working so far...