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16" wiper blades, anyone use them?

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Old 12-07-2010, 10:22 AM
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Since my windshield seems to be a magnet for bugs and crap, I went and ordered a set of Scrublades on Amazon last week. They came highly recommended by a fellow member here, were about the same price as a standard set of decent wiper blades at any auto parts store, and they were available in the 15" size.
Old 12-07-2010, 12:54 PM
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As soon as I took delivery of my 10 Rubi I switched to Bosch Evolution 16" blades. They work great.
Old 12-07-2010, 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by mcgill2634
I have one more place to try for 15", if that doesn't work I'll get 16" and try them. I think I will still try and rotate the wiper arm a bit to see if I can get it to rest higher up the windshield. The stock set up is horrible in the -30 Canadian winters.
Amen brother.
Old 12-07-2010, 02:16 PM
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Princess Auto sells wipers similar in design to Rain-X (one pivot point) for $10. And they have them in 15".
Old 12-07-2010, 03:57 PM
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I had a hard time finding 15" so I put 16" on this past Spring and all is fine. I'm using the Rain-X blades. They work great.
Old 12-07-2010, 05:35 PM
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I'm waiting for a set of 15" Rampage Trailblades. They should arrive tomorrow. Snow won't be here for awhile though. I hope to put them through a good winter test.
Old 12-08-2010, 06:26 AM
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I have 16" on mine too. I bought the Rain X from Amazon for about $7 a wiper.
Old 12-10-2010, 12:09 PM
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Put 15 Anco winter blades on mine. Great blade, had them on all my vehicles for winter driving. Very inexpensive. You can get the 16's usuallly at Walmart.
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Careful on upgrading from 15" to 16". Might void your warranty.
Old 12-10-2010, 01:15 PM
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Yea they fit, I got the rain X solid BLADE type. It's their best wiper. I forgot the name of the model. It does not touch the body at any point. The drivers side top of the window is the concern. Again it does not touch.


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