1. Welcome to Tundras.com!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tundra discussion topics
    • Transfer over your build thread from a different forum to this one
    • Communicate privately with other Tundra owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Wiper suggestions?

Discussion in 'General Tundra Discussion' started by Rhubarb Johnson, Oct 13, 2017.

  1. Oct 15, 2017 at 12:17 PM
    #31
    Rhubarb Johnson

    Rhubarb Johnson [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Sep 21, 2017
    Member:
    #9793
    Messages:
    100
    First Name:
    Rhubarb
    Vehicle:
    '17 TRD Pro Dbl Cab; Barc Red
    New windshield wipers....just getting started
    Wow...2 adapter parts and changing an "A14" to an "A13" and the Goodyear Costco wipers are on her. Ar $4.99 on sale worth a shot.

    Although, initially the "26" on the driver looks good, the "22" recommended for the passenger looks short...leaving a gap at the bottom and not covering the top well. Might also be the design of the adapter, too. Other brands may not have that issue...:rolleyes:

    Didn't think my simple question would spark so many comments! Love this site. ANOTHER good reason to buy a Toyota!
     
    Sunnier likes this.
  2. Oct 15, 2017 at 12:41 PM
    #32
    k9shag

    k9shag New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 27, 2017
    Member:
    #6113
    Messages:
    1,127
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Tony
    Midland, NC
    Vehicle:
    2017 Tundra DC SR5 MGM
    The dealer told me the passenger should be 24" on a 2017 and I measured mine and it is 24"
     
    BakNBlk2014 and Sunnier like this.
  3. Nov 2, 2017 at 2:05 PM
    #33
    Errfoil

    Errfoil New Member

    Joined:
    Nov 2, 2017
    Member:
    #10708
    Messages:
    4
    Just put a pair of Costco Goodyear's on the night before I left for elk camp. Bad decision! On my 2015 Tundra the Goodyear's float at highway speeds, a total PITA. I'm on this website right now looking for a replacement.....
     
    Sunnier likes this.
  4. Nov 2, 2017 at 5:04 PM
    #34
    geno0506

    geno0506 New Member

    Joined:
    May 25, 2016
    Member:
    #3446
    Messages:
    4,722
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Michael
    Vehicle:
    2017 Tundra 5.7 CM 4x4, S/W, B-6112/5160
    Always have good luck with Bosch Icon's, on Truck and wife's Camry!
     
  5. Nov 3, 2017 at 5:36 AM
    #35
    Rhubarb Johnson

    Rhubarb Johnson [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Sep 21, 2017
    Member:
    #9793
    Messages:
    100
    First Name:
    Rhubarb
    Vehicle:
    '17 TRD Pro Dbl Cab; Barc Red
    New windshield wipers....just getting started
    Have to say the Goodyear Costco wipers have been less than stellar. They fall into "ok." Worth the $5.00 paid, but not much more. Probably will switch back to Bosch (which I had on other vehicles) in the spring...or when they are on sale.
     
  6. Nov 6, 2017 at 9:28 PM
    #36
    TTund16

    TTund16 New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 3, 2017
    Member:
    #5798
    Messages:
    1,150
    Gender:
    Male
    don't give up on Costco goodyear wipers. some cars including Tundra are maybe finicky due to the aerodynamics, etc.

    I have tried the Costco wipers on 2 different mid size SUVs and they are perfect. VERY good wipers to the point that I bought spares for each car in case Costco stops carrying them ... u know how Costco is! but for some reason Tundra is special. I have also bought wipers from auto parts that didn't want to stay on at higher speeds!
     
    Last edited: Nov 6, 2017
  7. Nov 6, 2017 at 10:05 PM
    #37
    dcsleeper408

    dcsleeper408 BASTRDS

    Joined:
    Nov 10, 2015
    Member:
    #2081
    Messages:
    4,946
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    mark
    San Jose CA
    Vehicle:
    2015 TRD PRO
    I’ve been using scrubblades they’ve been decent. Don’t really break up as advertised but maybe I’m using it wrong..? :notsure:
     
  8. Nov 7, 2017 at 1:44 AM
    #38
    4x4_Angel

    4x4_Angel Perfectly Imperfect Tomboy....TTC #132

    Joined:
    Jul 30, 2017
    Member:
    #8830
    Messages:
    24,213
    Gender:
    Female
    First Name:
    Bree
    Funky Town, Texas
    Vehicle:
    2014 SR5 CM Silver Sky
    ToyTec BOSS Lift, FRAC, 18" Fuel Pump wheels, Nitto Ridge Grapplers
    I have used rain-x wipers for years! I hate stock wipers and tried some other brands but never as good as rain-x wipers.
     
  9. Nov 7, 2017 at 4:27 AM
    #39
    War Machine

    War Machine SSEM # 5 3MW

    Joined:
    Aug 7, 2017
    Member:
    #8939
    Messages:
    16,909
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jason
    Texas
    I have one rain-x and one Bosch on my wife’s Sequoia. (The store didn’t have both sizes in either brand when I got them.) The Bosch seems to be superior.
     
    4x4_Angel likes this.
  10. Nov 7, 2017 at 5:07 AM
    #40
    jfrd30

    jfrd30 Lead, Follow, or Get the Hell Out of My Way

    Joined:
    Jan 21, 2016
    Member:
    #2496
    Messages:
    701
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mike
    Vehicle:
    2013 TRD Tundra
    I've used both Bosch and Rain-X and they both work well. I also use the Rain-X washer fluid in my tank. When it rains here in Florida.....It comes down in buckets! I'm talking 3-5 inches an hour. Most of the time the Rain-X alone handles it and I don't need the wipers. When I do use the wipers, it's clear as a bell. The Tundra's come with heaters in the windshield that come on when the temp is at or below freezing. It heats the windshield in the area of the wipers to get them un-stuck before use.
     
    htw_hawaii and 4x4_Angel like this.
  11. Nov 7, 2017 at 7:52 AM
    #41
    IndyTundra

    IndyTundra Did someone say beer?

    Joined:
    Jun 22, 2015
    Member:
    #1444
    Messages:
    248
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Ronnie
    Indianapolis, IN
    Vehicle:
    2015 Radiant Red SR5 CM TRD
    Toytec, 34" Ridge Grapplers, MBRP Exhaust, Linex'd TRD Pro grill
    Had this exact same experience on my 2015 this past weekend. The passenger side works ok but the driver side seems to lift up at highway speed, leaving a huge smear right in my line of sight. Not a good feeling at all. Will try the Rain-X blades next.
     
  12. Nov 17, 2017 at 4:02 AM
    #42
    Stumpjumper

    Stumpjumper New Member

    Joined:
    Sep 15, 2016
    Member:
    #4546
    Messages:
    3,288
    Gender:
    Male
    Fate, Tx
    Vehicle:
    2017 Tundra TSS 4x4
    My stock blades work fine. Never had any problems. I use the RainX cleaner and if used regular it works pretty much as well as full treatment. On my Tacoma the stock inserts worked best. Bosch's were terrible. For some reason local dealer quit stocking them and wanted me to order 10. I hate the fact that everyone but dealers only stock the whole blade assembly. In the old days you could just buy inserts almost anywhere.
     
  13. Nov 17, 2017 at 6:51 AM
    #43
    IndyTundra

    IndyTundra Did someone say beer?

    Joined:
    Jun 22, 2015
    Member:
    #1444
    Messages:
    248
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Ronnie
    Indianapolis, IN
    Vehicle:
    2015 Radiant Red SR5 CM TRD
    Toytec, 34" Ridge Grapplers, MBRP Exhaust, Linex'd TRD Pro grill
    Installed Trico flex wipers a week ago. Seem to be working good so far. Much better than the Goodyear hybrids.
     
  14. Dec 6, 2017 at 1:42 PM
    #44
    ToyotaTundraMike

    ToyotaTundraMike Not A New Member

    Joined:
    Dec 14, 2015
    Member:
    #2256
    Messages:
    2,153
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mike
    Vehicle:
    2015 Tundra
    Installed the Bosch Icons today, 1000% improvement over the stock ones that I should have replaced a year ago.

    (Yeah I waited until it was raining to replace them, and yes I let the nice gentleman at autozone walk outside to do it for me since they cost damn near $60 after tax!)
     
    Last edited: Dec 6, 2017
    geno0506 likes this.
  15. Dec 6, 2017 at 5:58 PM
    #45
    Tundra Fan

    Tundra Fan Got 17's?

    Joined:
    Sep 10, 2016
    Member:
    #4489
    Messages:
    2,272
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Toby
    Nor Cal (Placer Co.)
    Vehicle:
    2013 Platinum-SOLD 2022 Sequoia, Celestial Silver Metallic
    Same here, can't wait for rain now.
     
  16. Dec 6, 2017 at 6:12 PM
    #46
    Ericsopa

    Ericsopa Old man and the sea

    Joined:
    Nov 7, 2015
    Member:
    #2069
    Messages:
    1,395
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mike
    N of Rio Grande, S of Red, E of Pecos, W of Sabine
    Vehicle:
    2013 Tundra CrewMax TRD Ltd Super Duper White OVtuned
    I've been satisfied with the Valeo 900 Ultimate series. No streaking or chatter. I use either RainX or Prestone washer fluid combined with 16 oz or so of 90% isopropyl alcohol.
     
  17. Dec 6, 2017 at 6:13 PM
    #47
    BakNBlk2014

    BakNBlk2014 So Impossibly Black

    Joined:
    Jun 26, 2017
    Member:
    #8287
    Messages:
    685
    First Name:
    Donald
    Virginia Beach VA
    Vehicle:
    2014 limited cm attitude black 4x
    BDS 4 1/2 Nitto Terra Grappler 35x12.5/18 BW Fender Flares Moto Metal 970 Wheels Leer Tonneau Bed Cover Black Plastidip Grill CF Wrap Interior AJT Shift Knob 35% Tint Weather Tech Mats Toyota Bed Mat AFE Intake
    Halfway through and saw this was 2 months old. My blades got to go. Just thought they were worn since its a 2014, which they probably are. Used the Icons before and def worth the money. Last used were Michelin Stealth and they were good as well.
     
  18. Dec 6, 2017 at 6:18 PM
    #48
    BIGUGLY

    BIGUGLY I the SheepDog. I have the capacity for Violence.

    Joined:
    Sep 29, 2017
    Member:
    #9982
    Messages:
    702
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Paul
    Vehicle:
    2018 Limited
    Bosch, rain x, Michellen and the premium line of Napa's have done well for me
     
  19. Dec 6, 2017 at 6:20 PM
    #49
    Randy Morton

    Randy Morton Life takes its toll, please have exact change.

    Joined:
    May 15, 2016
    Member:
    #3378
    Messages:
    1,582
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Randy
    Deepinahearta, Texas
    Vehicle:
    2012 Tundra Double Cab, Beta Variant (I call it my Land Yacht)
    If you get Bosch Icon blades, be sure to get the OEM version. The others won't work. I avoid Rain-X products. Depending on the temp and humidity, sometimes the wipers can't move fasr enough to keep the windshield clear of fog.
     
  20. Dec 14, 2020 at 7:36 AM
    #50
    ncorry

    ncorry New Member

    Joined:
    Feb 6, 2019
    Member:
    #25681
    Messages:
    226
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Nic
    Little Rock, AR
    Vehicle:
    2019 CM SR5 TSS
    I've gone through a couple pairs of Rain-X and Bosch on my Tundra. Everything seems to work on the passenger side, but the all the ones I've tried lift and shudder in the middle of the the driver's side at 65mph and up. Anyone have any ideas? I'm looking on Amazon for a little clip-on spoiler or wing for the arm, but can't find one.
     
  21. Apr 14, 2021 at 5:19 PM
    #51
    Avi8or

    Avi8or New Member

    Joined:
    May 22, 2020
    Member:
    #46920
    Messages:
    152
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Johann
    MO
    Vehicle:
    2020 Limited Crewmax
    Better than RainX is Blackfire Crystal Seal. It’s for paint but works on glass too.

    Lasts mi this instead of weeks like RainX.
     
  22. Apr 14, 2021 at 5:49 PM
    #52
    Roborob70

    Roborob70 New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 22, 2019
    Member:
    #24931
    Messages:
    1,409
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Robert
    Vehicle:
    18 Toyota Tundra TRD
    So will waxing your windshield.
     

Products Discussed in

To Top