e46 wiper blades!

[NiceCupOfTea]

I can't believe I'm asking this, it's such a basic question!

facelift e46 sport touring.

Wiper blades have always been very close to each other, difficult to lift when washing the car, drivers one seemed to hit the a-pillar, and occasionally touched in use. A couple of weeks ago they had a fight with each other and the driver's side lost. It turns out they were totally the wrong size (24 drivers and 19" passenger).

This is clearly wrong, but I seem to be unable to find out the correct ones - I have checked realoem, halfords configurator, ecp, the manual, and all either don't say or give conflicting results. I asked on an e46 facebook group and still got random results. 22/19, 22/20, 23/20 were the most popular!

So I'm asking here in case somebody knows, what should they be?

[d_a_n1979]

20 & 23" IIRC

[RUSSELLM]

As an aside to the wiper size… Are they set correctly ? As in the start position.

[mmm-five]

d_a_n1979 said:

20 & 23" IIRC

This!

I bought the Bosch SP23/20S kit from Amazon for my 2004 e46 Touring.

[davettf2]

I have just fitted Bosch AR728S (22"/19") to my E46 Coupe and they fit a treat and are identical in size to the Michelin blades removed

Cheers
Dave

[helix402]

I recommend BMW retrofit flat blades. Last longer than all aftermarket and work better. (If they are your first flat blades one wiper arm needs a plastic piece removing).

[NiceCupOfTea]

helix402 said:

I recommend BMW retrofit flat blades. Last longer than all aftermarket and work better. (If they are your first flat blades one wiper arm needs a plastic piece removing).

Are they the same as the Bosch Aerotwin ones? I had those before and liked them except for the fact they were the wrong size!

[helix402]

NiceCupOfTea said:

Are they the same as the Bosch Aerotwin ones? I had those before and liked them except for the fact they were the wrong size!

Not sure I’m afraid, probably similar.