Wiper Blades

[qualityscrew]

Just about to buy a new set, but before I do, thought it was worth asking if anyone has any suggestions for a better option than the original equipment? i.e. a blade that works well and doesn't 'scream'

Thanx

[NCE 61]

I changed mine for the Bosch wiper blades 21/21S the 'S' is the spoiler type which is fitted on the drivers side.They are quiet in operation & the driver side one does not bounce around on the screen at speed as the orignal one did.

Nick

[AdamS]

Is the wiper blade slightly lifting off the windscreen at 70(ish) a standard feature then? I thought it was special speed limiter on my car!!!!

[judas]

I had this happen to me on the A46 on Boxing Day at XXX mph. It was a bit not to mention more than a little to say the least!

Have to look out for those Bosch wipers.

[whitey]

AdamS said:

Is the wiper blade slightly lifting off the windscreen at 70(ish) a standard feature then? I thought it was special speed limiter on my car!!!!

hehe you should see it at 180mph + !!!

[delamars]

Anything over 100 and you can vaguely make out that the wipers are there. Anything further away than that is a mystery.

Good advice though. I'm gonna swap with the Bosch blades on my Mondeo (same size) when I get home and see if it makes any difference.

[graham66]

You can get the Bosch wipers at Halfords, have them on my car and recomend them (and need to replace them soon)

Halfords also do Rain-X, cover the screen in this and then speeds of xxx do not require wipers at all! Also helps keep the side and rear windows clear as the Rain-X encourages the water to bead and roll off the window

Graham

[qualityscrew]

NCE 61 said:

I changed mine for the Bosch wiper blades 21/21S the 'S' is the spoiler type which is fitted on the drivers side.They are quiet in operation & the driver side one does not bounce around on the screen at speed as the orignal one did. Nick

Followed your advice and fitted a set this week-end, got the opportunity to test them out this morning - much better than the original equipment, certainly quieter, and the drivers' side certainly doesn't bounce around like the OE. Had to slightly bend the drivers-side arm to ensure full contact along the whole blade.
Thanks for your advice

[tvr totty]

thanks for tip, got my set yesterday after the journey into work drove me mad.

just for info, i happen to work for bosch and have much discount!!

let me know if any one is interested, and i can purchase some up front for you.

xx

[crusty]

Oh Dear.....Discount....I can see you regretting saying that when the order for 200 pairs of wipers comes in, all to be posted to the four corners of the country

[graham66]

tvr totty said:

thanks for tip, got my set yesterday after the journey into work drove me mad. just for info, i happen to work for bosch and have much discount!! let me know if any one is interested, and i can purchase some up front for you. xx

Damm, just bought some last week......

What sort of discount? Could always get some spairs I suppose!

Graham