Wiper Blades

[Frenchee]

I did some research and saw that the stock wiper blade length for the 2002 is 13inch. I read that some people go as far as 18 inches?

Winter is coming up and its starting to rain here in San Jose. I have never bought wiper blades before which means I have no clue what a good quality blade is and what the optimal length is. No pun intended.

Rain-x

Bosch

?

[nbristow01]

I wenty with Bosch .....work just fine

[Frenchee]

What size?

So pretty much all wiper blades are equal.

[dtharp113]

Mine are the cheap, no brand name blades from Auto Zone (or where ever I happen to be near) in 15" (both sides).

My glass is in pretty bad shape and eats the rubber. Until I get new glass, no reason to spend the $$s on high end.

[gwb72tii]

the best thing you can do is use rain-x

follow the directions and you won't need to use your wipers

[Frenchee]

If I apply rain-x and then decide to go driving while its pouring; I technically don't need wipers?

[ArdenK]

You'll need the wipers at low speeds.

[roadhog0]

I think I use a 14 on my 2002, works fine for me.

[richdnyc]

Bavarian Autosport suggests these for '02s. Anyone have them?

[Bruce]

I'm pretty sure that 16" is too long for the passenger side. I went with the BavAuto recommendation when I first got my car and could only use the driver's side.

[richdnyc]

Just checked Bosch's own site--they suggest 15" for the 2002. I hope those fit.

[tp4pdb]

So the optimum set up would be 16 inch driver side and 15 inch passenger?

[tp4pdb]

So the optimum set up would be 16 inch driver side and 15 inch passenger?

[Emyers]

I have been runnung 15" blades for as long as I can remember. Used to be able to easily purchase 15" Bosch refills but they seem to have gone the way of the dodo bird.

Earl

74 02Lux

02 M Roadster

72 Volvo 1800ES

[BigDog]

Yes, the key to Rain-X is FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS!!!!!!

Love that stuff, I've used it for years, and living up here in the PNW, you know we know a few things about rain...

BD