Wiper Blade Replacement

[David514]

I have a 2007 Vantage

Need to replace wiper blades

Where do you get the original ones from? ie other than a main dealer, or is the Bosch Aero a good/better replacement?
It seems that part no AR20U AND AR24U are the ones that fit.

Thanks for any advise.

[Wessa]

I went for the Bosch Aero's on my 2006 V8V. Look better too imo.

Cheers,
Gary.

[Neil1300r]

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

[rickyf1]

Tried a few different ones over the years (usually ones recommended on here), currently on some michelin pretend blade thingys which although quiet and to some eyes look better do judder a bit and throw drips across the wiped area, but none are as good as the original hinged ones - they have more articulation to get round the tight curve particularly on the passenger side and although expensive work flawlessly. Main dealer next time for me...

[EVR]

rickyf1 said:

Tried a few different ones over the years (usually ones recommended on here), currently on some michelin pretend blade thingys which although quiet and to some eyes look better do judder a bit and throw drips across the wiped area, but none are as good as the original hinged ones - they have more articulation to get round the tight curve particularly on the passenger side and although expensive work flawlessly. Main dealer next time for me...

I am originals too, but was thinking about updating them.

It is the classic case of form over function, where newer aero blades look more nice & modern but older ones work better.

[rancidswan]

I went for Michelin Stealth wipers on mine. They are particularly excellent for getting around the issue of cars with original curved blades.

The reason I know this, is that the Alfa 159 has exactly the same issue and the Michelin wipers are the only ones which work well on that car. I decided to try them on the Aston too, and they are flawless, silent and hug the screen perfectly.

[rickyf1]

thats the ones I have - not flawless though, the larger drivers side one judders slightly when returning to position and they both "throw" drips across the wiped screen.... the originals do not do any of these things. Unfortunately I bought two sets as I change my wipers twice a year and I'm too mean not to get the use out of them!

[David514]

Thank you for all your comments.

It seems the Michelln work better than the Bosch.

Does anyone have the part numbers for a Vantage V& 2007.

Thank you