Windshield wipers?

[t3chnique]

My OEM Toyota wipers are making a ton of noise whenever I run them. The rubber isn't seperating yet and I see nothing broken...

Does this mean I need to replace them? What's a good brand for replacements (don't have to be Toyota)?

[hill8570]

I usually use NAPA wiper refills. But, as the saying goes, 'tho, "the very best is not so good".

BTW, most places would much rather sell you a whole new blade rather than a refill -- don't fall for it...blades can go for 5+ years between replacements...refills start to degrade after 6 months, and usually suck ass by 12 months.

[Retrospekt]

I do RainX.

[Chris Crash]

Originally Posted by Retrospekt

I do RainX.

Aren't those like $20 each?

I like hill's idea of just getting refills.

I guess I would do a cost comparison? I always get michelin's from Walmart. Both under $20.

Though, the blades don't really matter too much if you're windshield is dirty.

[Retrospekt]

I think I paid 16 bucks for a pair of RainX wipers, and they're great.

[ONE_to_HATE]

i paid $50 bux for EACH pair of RainX Latitudes for:

2005 Honda Civic
1993 Chrysler Voyager
1999 Camry
2002 Camry
2000 Tundra
2006 Sienna
2005 tC

and never looked back. To be honest, wiper blades are wiper blades to alot of people... but those latitudes are like.. " DAMN das sum good shit! "

[2win2rbo]

I just use the silicone ones. They're still ok after almost 2 years. The heat of the windshield degrades the regular rubber. That's why people lock their wipers up away from the windshield when parked under the sun. That's also the reason why I use silicone wiper refills.

[the_professional]

Rain X.
+1 on the refills, used OEM wiper blade/arm for 17 Years, finally this year I got Rain X arms. I'm happy, 6 months on & still 100%.

[73sport]

I did some TriCo Teflon with the blade holders and lefty chatters on the way down. These are new on a brand new windscreen too!

I had them on an old pitted window too. Same thing. Chatter and streaks after 3 months in a rainy state. Waste of money. . .

Silicon sounds like a novel idea tho.