Suggestions for replacement windshield wipers?

[CMil527]

Stockers are showing wear...Thanks in advance!

 

[Richard320]

The local dealer (1.1 miles away) showed the blades on backorder when I wanted some last year, so I picked up a set of Exact Fit blades at NAPA. No complaints.

 

[theblet]

I tried everything from boche, Michelin, duralast, and rain x silicone. They all wear and streak. So now I go with mid grade whatever brand

 

[Pyleketerson]

I tried everything from boche, Michelin, duralast, and rain x silicone. They all wear and streak. So now I go with mid grade whatever brand

Well that’s depressing. Had my eye on Bosch Icon as many have sworn by them.

 

[Idahoktm]

Why not OEM wipers? They work pretty well, IMO.

 

[theblet]

Well that’s depressing. Had my eye on Bosch Icon as many have sworn by them.

Bosch is probably one of the top ones tho. Yes, some people say they’re great.

 

[n8zcc]

Well that’s depressing. Had my eye on Bosch Icon as many have sworn by them.

I run Icons on all three vehicles, 2013 Equinox, 2013 RAM, and 2015 RAM. The 2013 has been replaced by a 2022 but it will get the Icons when the time comes.

The Icons are hands down the best wiper blades I've ever used. I live in Michigan so I get all the weather and the Icons do their job. I also maintain my windshields by keeping them clean, when they accumulate grit I clay bar them, I'm sure this helps the performance of the icons.

 

[FLiPMaRC]

Found this on eBay - https://www.ebay.com/itm/174791148109
Bosch Icon on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VBPKKG...olid=32K4YL895FM1M&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
This AERO brand was reviewed by ProjectFarm as a good aftermarket brand - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RW7WUY...olid=32K4YL895FM1M&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

I have no experience with any of them. I'm still on my original OEM wipers.

 

[Rick3478]

My $.02, I look for Anco or Trico, conventional for Summer, beam for Winter. The fancy name brands cost more and don't work any better. RainX wears off after about the second storm and just becomes normal blades. And beam technology doesn't wipe very well overall but stays flexible in ice and snow.

 

[cevans6318]

Found this on eBay - https://www.ebay.com/itm/174791148109

I just ordered 2 sets from that seller. Can't beat $25 shipped for OEM blades that are around $20 each at most online mopar dealers.

 

[Jeffjad]

My favorite combo is the rainX latitude wipers with the orange rainX fluid. Once you get a good coating of fluid in the window it beads off nicely.

 

[sd2134]

Project Farm is usually part of my decision making process for tools and vehicle maintenance.

 

[theblet]

Just got these and installed them. work fine so far. Hope they last for the price.

https://www.amazon.com/QUALITY-AERO...8229-4255--1-5551--&vehicleName=2019+Ram+1500

 

[mikeru82]

Project Farm is usually part of my decision making process for tools and vehicle maintenance.

I can't watch that video at work. Can you give us the cliffsnotes version and tell us which blades he recommmends?

 

[theblet]

He said the Bosch was the best, but it’s hard to beat the cheaper brands like aero for the price. Here’s his rankings from the first video
Aero tied for 3rd so I decided to give them a shot

 

[Idahoktm]

Are the OEM blades stupid expensive? I haven't found anything better than OEM with other brands.

 

[theblet]

Are the OEM blades stupid expensive? I haven't found anything better than OEM with other brands.

That is true. OEM that comes with the truck are the very best.

 

[theblet]

https://store.mopar.com/oem-parts/mopar-front-wiper-blade-68339036ac?c=bD0xJm49U2VhcmNoIFJlc3VsdHM=

 

[mikeru82]

At anywhere from $20 to $30 each, they're on the high end expense wise, especially once you factor in shipping. Found them on BAM for $21.21 each, with shipping costing over $20. So more than $63 if I bought from them. But I agree with you that they work as well or better than any others I've tried. I'll probably break down and buy those when my original equipment wipers need to be replaced. But I'll keep an eye out for a better deal until then. So far, after a full year they're still working well.

 

[Idahoktm]

I was always scared away from OEM wipers because they were so expensive, but I got sick of the aftermarket wipers crappy performance and short life. Even if the OEM wipers didn't last any longer than aftermarket wipers, I would be okay with that because they just work better. Better meaning, no streaking, skipping, and quiet operation. What I've found is the OEM blades normally last 2 times longer, which makes the extra expense a moot point.