Best winter wiper blade?

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Edwin Pawlowski, Oct 9, 2007.

  1. My wiper blades need replacing and it is getting close to winter. Any
    recommendations?

    I see the parts stores are advertising the Bosch Icon at $20 each. Worth
    it?
     
    Edwin Pawlowski, Oct 9, 2007
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  2. Don't know about this one - am VERY interested in it, as it looks most
    promising.

    I will say that one of the standards through the years - Anco- has nothing
    but junk for winter blades. Some of their other wipers are okay, but their
    Winter blades never usually get through even half a season. They end up
    with the surrounding boots torn, and the wiping quality goes between poor
    and non-existent in no time.

    In the last couple of years, I have found a brand that is made in Indonesia
    or China or one of them. I know I should be very skeptical of any parts
    coming from those areas. But these Winter blades (they come as a two-pack,
    and are sold through the local farm fleet store) have run circles around the
    Ancos. I have been impressed with every facet of them, from their wiping
    ability to durability to working well in high winds (another weakness of
    most Winter blades).

    The brand name? You will probably ask, and I will get back to that store in
    the next few days to get you the name. But for those who don't want to
    shell out $20 apiece, these are worth looking at.

    One more thing. I have noticed that Sam's Club, at least in the northern
    climes, sells Winter blades under the "Peak" brand name (same as the
    anti-freeze). I would love to hear if they are any good as well.
     
    Rev. Tom Wenndt, Oct 9, 2007
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