Looks like a nice design. 
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I prefer 16" all around because their shorter length causes more pressure per unit length therefore much more force to wipe stuff off the glass.
Also it allows me to rotate the wipers more often.
New wiper always goes on the divers side. the drivers wiper moves to the passenger side, and then the passenger side moves to the rear.
The 16" wiper also clears the sponsor decal I have along the top of my windshield.
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Also it allows me to rotate the wipers more often.
New wiper always goes on the divers side. the drivers wiper moves to the passenger side, and then the passenger side moves to the rear.
The 16" wiper also clears the sponsor decal I have along the top of my windshield.
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The Valeio's at Tire Rack look similar:
http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/valeo/ultimate.jsp
Guillermo will appreciate that they exceed "H" speed rating.
A bit off topic but has anyone tried silicone blades :?:
e.g.:
http://www.streakfreewiperblades.com/si ... page/45031
http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/valeo/ultimate.jsp
Guillermo will appreciate that they exceed "H" speed rating.
A bit off topic but has anyone tried silicone blades :?:
e.g.:
http://www.streakfreewiperblades.com/si ... page/45031
I found something similar to the ones you have been talking about, but these are by Bosch.
I just got a set of these for my 4runner and I am extremely impressed with them, I'm going to get a set for the Insight! I forgot what they are calling them here in the US, but they are called Aerotwin in Europe and apparently come standard on many high end euopean cars.
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Bosch UK "Aerotwin"
I guess they are so new that they aren't even listed on the Bosch US site yet, Bosch says they will last twice as long as practically any other wiper.
I used to think that my winshield being that it was very old, must have been pretty badly pitted because even with new wipers they would still leave alot of tiny dribblings behind each pass of the wipers, I had even tried double wipers, and I was using good wipers mind you and this was happening!! These new Bosch blades wipe PERFECTLY even on my old windshield, needless to say I am extremely impressed with these wipers and think they are worth every cent!
I know they at least have them at Advance Autoparts but they are not listed on the advance site yet either :?: And there is a mail in rebate for a $15 advance autoparts prepaid card with the purchase of any two blades :!: If anyone is looking to try and get a set of this type of blade without having to mailorder.
***EDIT***
Well, I checked out the Valeio blades you guys were talking about and WOW the Bosch blades I bought are WAY cheaper, they were $14.99 at Advance for a 17" blade...
I just got a set of these for my 4runner and I am extremely impressed with them, I'm going to get a set for the Insight! I forgot what they are calling them here in the US, but they are called Aerotwin in Europe and apparently come standard on many high end euopean cars.
Bosch UK "Aerotwin"
I guess they are so new that they aren't even listed on the Bosch US site yet, Bosch says they will last twice as long as practically any other wiper.
I used to think that my winshield being that it was very old, must have been pretty badly pitted because even with new wipers they would still leave alot of tiny dribblings behind each pass of the wipers, I had even tried double wipers, and I was using good wipers mind you and this was happening!! These new Bosch blades wipe PERFECTLY even on my old windshield, needless to say I am extremely impressed with these wipers and think they are worth every cent!
I know they at least have them at Advance Autoparts but they are not listed on the advance site yet either :?: And there is a mail in rebate for a $15 advance autoparts prepaid card with the purchase of any two blades :!: If anyone is looking to try and get a set of this type of blade without having to mailorder.
***EDIT***
Well, I checked out the Valeio blades you guys were talking about and WOW the Bosch blades I bought are WAY cheaper, they were $14.99 at Advance for a 17" blade...
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