Wiper blades

Anyone have recommendations on what wipers to get? I live in AZ and it doesn’t rain much or normally doesn’t. I’ve tried a few different brands. Thinking I might just do the OEM ones I don’t know how long the will last compared to aftermarket brands. I think they are priced competitively if I remember correctly. Not sure been a while since I bought wiper blades.

 

I just installed my Toyota Sightlines from @Roman

They fit like a glove and took under 10 mins to install both.
Here are the part numbers:

85212-YZZ1Q-TM Blade Sgtln 650
85212-YZZ1P-TM Blade Sgtln 600

 

Bosch Icons will last over 5 yrs in that Dry heat...

 

Hey @TXRailRoads73 need your services over here

 

thread is watched. I always enjoy seeing other people's input, and preferences.
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There is OEM wiper blades. And then there is DEALER wiper blades. (Well, then there's auto parts store blades -Bossch- RainX, etc.).

The dealer wiper blades are the Sightline ones. They are NOT OEM. You have to order OEM special from your local dealer parts counter (or @Roman) and get them that way.

That said. I like OEM. Why? Cuz I'm still using the ones that came on the Tundra when I drove it off the dealer lot brand new in December 2017. And they still work great. I can't explain it. I live in the deep South and see a LOT of rain use. But they're still rockin. Suspecting that they will finally start to streak one month soon I have a pair of OEM's sitting on the work bench. They were about $22 each blade. For ~4 years of service that's not too bad. I'm used to auto parts store blades that usually streak within 6/7 months and hit the trash can shortly thereafter. These have been epic.

 

@TXRailRoads73

 

I've always had good luck with OEM wiper blades.

 

I live in AZ also, wipers are rarely used & don’t last long I’ve had good luck with Valeo Frameless Ultimate after trying many others.

 

I've tried all the wipers, at all the price points, from the local auto parts store over the years. All suck IMO. Some last a year, others lasted a few months. Price didn't make a difference and there was no consistency with any brand. Granted, I change the wiper as soon as it starts smearing instead of making a clean sweep. That's my OCD...

I buy my wipers at Costco when they're on sale. They're about $5 each and I just keep a stack of them in my garage. I change one at a time as it fails and be done with it. Sucks that our trucks have different sizes for the L and R...

To be honest, I haven't tried the Toyota wipers yet other than the OEM's on my truck now. They're holding up well so far, but I see no reason to buy them unless they're as cheap as Costco.

 

Thanks guys just wanted opinions and see what luck you all had. I don’t think we have any rain in the forecast but there’s still a lot of bug splatter on my windshield lol

 

Sight line or Bosch Icon. Good luck. D

 

I use Toyota oem and wet the blades down a few times a year with 303, keeps them pliable and long life.

 

Rain X quantum

 

PIAA silicone

 

It rains here almost everyday.

Bosch Icons. QUIET.

Do NOT by TriCo. LOUD.