Wiper Blades

stringbender · November 9, 2009

I've been trying to search the site for replacement front blades and have read a few good posts about the Bosch aerotwin blades. Has anyone bought these and been pleased with them If so, where do I get them and what size(s) do I need ? Are these considered the best or can anyone suggest better?

Alan

Parthiban · November 9, 2009

I had problems with the aerotwins myself, they were really noisy on my car but not many others have complained of the same problem.

Replaced them with PIAA silicone blades which are fantastic, but quite pricey......

dazz32 · November 9, 2009

I had Bosch Aero twin wipers on my IS200 and they were fine but i also used Rain-x on the screen and the water used to clear really well with no smear or problems...

If you go to Halfords they have a chart where you can see what size you need...

stringbender · November 9, 2009

The originals have been quite good and have lasted nearly five years. I've heard of silicone ones and unless they were hideously expensive I'd give them a try. Where would I get them though?

TonyGoose · November 9, 2009

I've also got the Bosch aero twins on my IS200.

No problems for me - much better than the ones they replaced.

TG

dazz32 · November 9, 2009

The originals have been quite good and have lasted nearly five years. I've heard of silicone ones and unless they were hideously expensive I'd give them a try. Where would I get them though?

Type into google for PIAA wipers...it should come up with lots of companys selling them..

here you go...

http://www.piaa.co.uk/wipers/wipers.asp

Parthiban · November 9, 2009

The originals have been quite good and have lasted nearly five years. I've heard of silicone ones and unless they were hideously expensive I'd give them a try. Where would I get them though?

I got mine from speeding.co.uk I think, were around £40 for the pair if I remember correctly :)

rhosneigr · November 9, 2009

I've had the Bosch aero ones for about two years they are Ok except for a slight noise as they change direction when vertical, I've just bought some flat ones from Costco made by Good Year at nearly £14 a pair never seen them before but I'll give them a try.

stringbender · November 9, 2009

The originals have been quite good and have lasted nearly five years. I've heard of silicone ones and unless they were hideously expensive I'd give them a try. Where would I get them though?

Type into google for PIAA wipers...it should come up with lots of companys selling them..

here you go...

http://www.piaa.co.uk/wipers/wipers.asp

Thanks for that. I tried the link and got to Lexus RX but they only list a part for the passenger's side. Haven't checked yet but I presume they're not equal sizes?

Parthiban · November 9, 2009

I've had the Bosch aero ones for about two years they are Ok except for a slight noise as they change direction when vertical, I've just bought some flat ones from Costco made by Good Year at nearly £14 a pair never seen them before but I'll give them a try.

Finally someone else who had the same problem as me, I hated that "thud" on the screen everytime the wiper changed direction so had to get rid.

Thanks for that. I tried the link and got to Lexus RX but they only list a part for the passenger's side. Haven't checked yet but I presume they're not equal sizes?

Have a look HERE :)

hawk77 · November 10, 2009

BOSCH all the way mate. Had replace the original ones and got the BOSCH BBA550 and BBA450 or something like that and I am very happy with them.

Manc · November 12, 2009

from what i've noticed, just get them from lexus b'cos most others squeal all the time and it drives you insane

NickS · November 21, 2009

from what i've noticed, just get them from lexus b'cos most others squeal all the time and it drives you insane

I'd second that, as Lexus will sell you (and fit for free if you're nice!) just the blade, for less than a tenner a side. I stupidly bought some Bosch by Mail Order, which were great on previous (German) cars, only to find they didn't fit the Lexus - the clip fitting didn't match at all. So I still have the original Toyota/Lexus arms with new blades, and cheaper too.