most aerodynamic windshield wipers

ikhoudvanu199 · 03-15-2007, 02:42 PM

hey all, im wondering if anyone has any tips on good, aerodynamic windshild wipers?

thanks

Billy · 03-15-2007, 03:10 PM

........I considered this subject for many years. I was going to remove the wipers completely, until I realized the following:

At speeds above about 32 mph, the whole bottom windshield to rear hood area is NOT a factor aerodynamically. It is bypassed. The airflow goes from the front of the hood, directly to the forward roof/top of windshield. Therefore, aero wipers are a moot point. They are actually in a vacuum area, so changing or removing them will not increase MPG.

ikhoudvanu199 · 03-15-2007, 03:19 PM

ahh..good to know, now i can get the most functional ones as far as getting the rain/snow off my window!

any opinions on which ones are the best?

for the winter, i love the anco winter wipers, cause they dont freeze up in the terrible New England weather

for the summer, i prefer to use double bladed wipers, as they get the rain off alot better, IMO

trunkout · 03-15-2007, 04:57 PM

TRICO - Innovision Blade
by far the BEST blade I have used in 20 years of driving.

In ANY weather (had freezing rain AND 110 degrees!)

Can't recommend them enough.

HafNHaf · 03-15-2007, 05:01 PM

rain-x. not the wipers, the windshield washer fluid. hardly ever use my wipers.

kapps · 03-19-2007, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HafNHaf

rain-x. not the wipers, the windshield washer fluid. hardly ever use my wipers.

I second that. One day in a downpour on the highway, I was still using my intermittents when others had their wipers maxed out.

boogetyboogety · 03-19-2007, 12:22 PM

Bosch Icons, 24-A" driver's side, 19-B" passenger side, 19-A" rear... WITH Rain-X on all windows for good measure. I looooove the way they look (I can't imagine any aero gain that would be measurable) and they are absurdly easy to install.

By the way: "A" are regular wipers, "B" have a more pronounced "bend" so they hug the windshield in reduced-radius situations, like on the furthest reach of the passenger side. They still miss about 1/4" at the very tip, but it's not an issue for me or for visibility, either.

Guillermo · 03-19-2007, 09:54 PM

Installing the more aerodynamic wipers may help but it doesn't solve the problem that the wiper arms are exposed to the high speed air flow.
Installing an extension to the hood so the air goes over the wiper arms and wipers is the best solution. And it will reduce wind noise.
Check this out:
http://autospeed.drive.com.au/cms/A_2445/article.html