Best windshield wipers
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Bumping this thread to find out what sizes you guys use. I have rainx latitude blades in the recommended sizes but the passenger side is absurdly too large. My windshield has two spots that the blares miss. They wipe ok but I'm not happy with them. So I'm just going to get something cheaper soon but what sizes should i get?
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From: Allentown, PA 18103
I use the same brand with my S and with my other car, Rain X Latitude at Walmart. The set on the other car is still quiet and cleans smooth after a year of use, the ones on the S squeaked after just 6 months of use. 
I use 16" length on both sides for the S. The passenger side does need to be longer.
I use 16" length on both sides for the S. The passenger side does need to be longer.
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I use the same brand with my S and with my other car, Rain X Latitude at Walmart. The set on the other car is still quiet and cleans smooth after a year of use, the ones on the S squeaked after just 6 months of use. />
I use 16" length on both sides for the S. The passenger side does need to be longer.
/> I use 16" length on both sides for the S. The passenger side does need to be longer.
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From: Woodstock, Georgia
Originally Posted by Blindeye_03' timestamp='1354723880' post='22191319
Bumping this thread to find out what sizes you guys use. I have rainx latitude blades in the recommended sizes but the passenger side is absurdly too large. My windshield has two spots that the blares miss. They wipe ok but I'm not happy with them. So I'm just going to get something cheaper soon but what sizes should i get?
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I've been through just about every blade out there, and I've run into a problem with the "beam" type blades. They seem to be too floppy, and like to wobble and shudder while they wipe. Causes streaks, awful noises, and I can't stand it. Been through Latitudes, Neoforms, Icons, all with the same problem. I made the switch back to the standard metal frame blades, and haven't had any problems. I guess sometimes newer isn't always better. 18's on both sides btw.
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This, I buy bulk and just replace as necessary. Work great, last a long time if they dont get that much ice/sun on them. And they're the correct size which helps too; apparantly I'm not capable of getting the correct size for the passenger side when I buy aftermarket.
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From: Houston, TX
Stock.
Driver: 16
Passenger: 20
I've had no problems with PIAA's bracketless wipers on my wife's car. Haven't tried them on the S yet.
Driver: 16
Passenger: 20
I've been through just about every blade out there, and I've run into a problem with the "beam" type blades. They seem to be too floppy, and like to wobble and shudder while they wipe. Causes streaks, awful noises, and I can't stand it. Been through Latitudes, Neoforms, Icons, all with the same problem. I made the switch back to the standard metal frame blades, and haven't had any problems. I guess sometimes newer isn't always better. 18's on both sides btw.
