What are the best replacement wiper blades for our vehicles?

[AndrewGS]

PIAA Si-Tech would be what I prefer, but they don't make a 15" blade, although I've seen that you can use a 16" blade on the passenger's side. I've been happy with the OEM so I'll probably just replace them with the same when the time comes.

 

[broll]

PIAA Si-Tech would be what I prefer, but they don't make a 15" blade, although I've seen that you can use a 16" blade on the passenger's side. I've been happy with the OEM so I'll probably just replace them with the same when the time comes.

Is this the same (or close)? If so, I might have a winner.

Amazon.com: PIAA 95038 Super Silicone Black Wiper Blade, 15" (Pack of 1): Automotive

 

[wasteoffilm]

Is this the same (or close)? If so, I might have a winner.

Amazon.com: PIAA 95038 Super Silicone Black Wiper Blade, 15" (Pack of 1): Automotive

No, that wont connect properly. You need a "beam blade" type, with this type of adapter:

 

[AndrewGS]

This is the closest, the 16": Amazon.com: PIAA 97040 Si-Tech Silicone Flat Wiper Blade, 16" (Pack of 1): Automotive

Here's the driver's side: http://www.amazon.com/97065-Si-Tech-Silicone-Wiper-Blade/dp/B004BT6N8Y/ref=sr_1_3?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1337741820&sr=1-3

 

[itsphil]

I use Rain-X on my windows and the water just beads off when I drive. Stock wipers seem to smear whenever I don't put the Rain-X on.

 

[Eric Smit]

I use Rain-X on my windows and the water just beads off when I drive. Stock wipers seem to smear whenever I don't put the Rain-X on.

+1.


-Eric Smit

 

[jeff618]

Perfect Wipers For Sonic

Ended up with the Trico NeoForm beam blades and couldn't be happier. I also use a glass treatment but its better than the Rain-X stuff...lasts 6 months per application and doesn't haze-up. Its an excellent set-up.

 

[reh888]

I'm curious if anyone's had any success finding a replacement blade for the rear wiper. It's 10.5" so I guess that means 11" but the smallest I can find is 12".

 

[Eric Smit]

I'm curious if anyone's had any success finding a replacement blade for the rear wiper. It's 10.5" so I guess that means 11" but the smallest I can find is 12".

No luck yet.


-Eric Smit

 

[Bogus]

Creative Driver

 

[1967stella]

 

[Eric Smit]

I got the trico force because it had a spoiler. Does that make me a ricer?

Not a joke. I really got them.

 

[sx sonic]

Because racecar eric!!!

I've ran the rain-x blades with great results

 

[Eric Smit]

I think you mean rice car.

 

[jeff618]

Just got an email from Wipers123 and they have rebates on the trico neoform front and the exact fit rear thru 11/16/12. Gettin' $20 back.

 

[Eric Smit]

Can you PLEASE link me to a rear wiper? I seem to have no luck at all.


-Eric Smit

 

[jeff618]

Can you PLEASE link me to a rear wiper? I seem to have no luck at all.


-Eric Smit

Eric - I did some research on the rear wiper on Sonics and I believe at this point they are a dealer-only wiper. Chevy must have chosen not to choose one of the 13 common styles that most other vehicles use...unfortunately.

 

[Eric Smit]

Those bastards. :/


-Eric Smit

 

[jimric]

I really never need to use my wipers here.
We have been in a severe drought out here.

 

[jeff618]

I really never need to use my wipers here.
We have been in a severe drought out here.

Depending on if you keep the car outside, the drought and extreme heat is about 10 times worse for your wipers than using them constantly...especially with a newer car with virgin windshield glass. You should check to see if they've stiffened-up at all because if they did dryrot, then you'll have problems once the snow hits. If they seem stiff or are making noise, now's the time to replace them...before the first snow.

If you like the Trico NeoForms, this Friday is the last day of their rebates.