i need to replace wiper blades, any suggestions?

[Tleong]

Originally Posted by MINIz guy

Confirm this for what?

The X5 uses 424A for the driver's side, 421B for the passenger's side and 418A for the rear window. I think it may be safe to go up to a 426A on the driver's side. Some also have used 422B for the passenger's side, but it may hang off the windshield.

Thanks. That's why I wanted the confirm... I'm very inexperienced when it comes to wiper blades. Can someone confirm below are the proper blades?


Amazon.com: Bosch 424A ICON Wiper Blade - 24": Automotive

Amazon.com: Bosch 421B ICON Wiper Blade - 21": Automotive

Amazon.com: Bosch 418A ICON Wiper Blade - 18": Automotive

[II Kings 9:20]

I'll add that Michelin makes a blade just like the Icon. I have used both and they work very well.

[tomcat]

Just picked up some icons. Pep Boys had all icons on clearance, but only X5 size they had was 421B ($11.00!). Wish I could have found all of them there as the rebate would have made all three about $15-20 total.

Scott

PS-Anyone used/heard about Goodyear wipers? They were tempting @ Costco for $7.99 ea.

[MINIz guy]

I tried the Goodyear wipers on our 3 series and wasn't happy with them. Their 20 inch wiper for the passenger side wasn't anywhere close enough to forming to the curve of the windshield, but Bosch Icon 420B's also didn't form perfectly. They also don't have a "cover" for the attachment like the Bosch Icons, so they look like they could get stolen easily by somebody with a keen eye. They do clip on the same way as Bosch Icons, so they should theoretically work fine.

[NYCSterling]

Hey, I have a quick question about changing wipers blades on the X. Do I need to change the complete assembly? or just the rubber blade? reason I am asking is that i bought a set of the Bosch Micro Edge and i was about to change them... ( unhooked the old ones from the arm ) and I noticed that I would not be able to retain that broad piece of plastic that is attached to the driver side arm.

Sooo. I stopped.. and rethink the situation.. and decided not to change anything yet.

Any input?

[FSETH]

Originally Posted by NYCSterling

Hey, I have a quick question about changing wipers blades on the X. Do I need to change the complete assembly? or just the rubber blade? reason I am asking is that i bought a set of the Bosch Micro Edge and i was about to change them... ( unhooked the old ones from the arm ) and I noticed that I would not be able to retain that broad piece of plastic that is attached to the driver side arm.

Sooo. I stopped.. and rethink the situation.. and decided not to change anything yet.

Any input?

You will need to go buy the blade re-fills or Bosch Icon (or similar) wiper that comes with it's own spoiler built-in.

[anerbe]

^ this

or you can risk having poor wiper performance on the highway with potentially higher wind noise.

Got the ICONS a week ago for a northern trip with lots of snow/slush - should have done it a while ago...

[NYCSterling]

thanks guys...

[bsprtsgrp]

Clean the Icons with white vinegar and a rag....gets them back to new

[driftingricegod]

OEM replacement blades... they work great... but it helps when you have a friend who works at BMW