20" wiper blades anyone?

[aldive]

I have a wiper question, not about brand names, but about size.

There is some road construction in my neighborhood and the dirt and dust are horrendous. I noticed the rather limited coverck 18” blades, especially on the passenger side.

I am wondering if 20” blades will work and if any of you have used them>

Opinions, please…..

 

[alphasylum]

I voted for option 1.....ooops this isn't a poll.

HEHEHE!

 

[jimbo74]

i got dub" double blade flat black meant for a ricer... they work really good and clean way more than stock....like 20 bucks at pepboys.... the edge on the pass side one just rests on the a pillar a little bit as it is too long and i dont want to readjust the arm sweep as i am lazy..

 

[aldive]

Jim, what size are they?

Thanks....

 

[jimbo74]

Originally posted by jimabena74
dub"

 

[aldive]

You got me there????? What is the size, please.

Thanks

 

[jimbo74]

sorry.... dubs are 20"

pics will be added in a minute...as soon as they load

crap....photopint shut down!!!!! i am pissed!!!!! aldive...what is your email addy?

 

[aldive]

Originally posted by jimabena74
sorry.... dubs are 20"

pics will be added in a minute...as soon as they load

crap....photopint shut down!!!!! i am pissed!!!!! aldive...what is your email addy?

send to al@fdu.com

thanks

 

[ok89]

Jim i would like to see the pictures as well. A good free image hosting place is www.imagestation.com however i bet they will start charging like everone else eventually

 

[jeems]

go ahead and send them to me too jim. I was wanting some 20" carbon fiber wipers i saw. thanks.

justin@six45.com

 

[ok89]

alright jim if you arent gonna use www.imagestation.com can you send me those pictures as well. steets02@hotmail.com

 

[NoBoundaries]

Or you can all become Elite Explorers and be able to attach images!!

http://www.explorer4x4.com/elite.html

 

['96explorereddiebauer]

I have 20" Bosch wipers on mine and no rub at all, but for some reason, my right one hits the cowl. It's no biggie though. I can see a difference in the rain so it's worth it.

 

[diablo5969]

Bigger wiper blades are a really good idea. I had never thought of that. Oh well, that's just me. Anyway, my Ex's windshield wipers had always been terrible no matter what, but the last time I needed to replace them I went to Costco and got these Teflon wipers for like $9.99. They're stock size, but they work better than any wipers I've ever had on it. I'd definitely recommend Teflon wipers to anyone that could find them.

 

[aldive]

After using 20" Rain X wiper blades for a while now and during a heavy rain on a recent 500 mile voyage, here are a few commenhts.

(1) the visibility for the front passenger is vastly improved. the right front blade fits and works perfectly.

(2) the f\drivers side blade is about 1/4 to 1/2 inch too long and hits the window piller ( or whatever one calls it ). the coverage is good and it does work, but i am concerned about hitting the piller. Maybe a 19" blade on the drivers side would be perfect. I will try this soon

 

[ok89]

Is it possible to cut just a little off of the 20" blade to make it so it doesnt hit?

Also I finally got my rear wiper fixed (after 1 and 1/2 years of no working) so just wondering how the coverage of that is. Is there room to go bigger back there as well?

 

[jimbo74]

sorry i didnt post pics.... i am at a different computer now.... ok89, you dont need to cut it.if it really bothers you, readjust the positon of the arm to one notch higher....let me see if i can go get some pics.... i am elite so i can attach them now...

 

[aldive]

I doubt that it could be cut down; the metal "hook" end that holds the rubber blade in place is right at the end. I am going to use a 19" blade on the drivers side.

The rear, at least on my 99, is as big as will fit.

 

[diablo5969]

This is an interesting thread to be following. That reminds me, I need to replace my rear wiper blade.

OK, ignore me. Resume talking