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Turbowned
December 15th, 2015, 13:37
Hey guys,
Am I wrong in thinking the only options we have for wipers are either inserts or ludicrously expensive blades from the dealer? I've been buying the rubber inserts and installing them myself but they really don't cut it in winter. Can anyone recommend a good blade that can handle a lot of snow? Last winter was brutal; the quattro and Michelin Pilot Alpin made it easy to get anywhere, but seeing where I was going was another story entirely.
Dmb408
December 15th, 2015, 16:24
My Bosch indy just installed some Bosch inserts that worked great, couldn't tell you what they were though...but I could call if you were that curious.
mrdave
December 15th, 2015, 18:06
Two of these: http://www.amazon.com/Bosch-22A-ICON-Wiper-Blade/dp/B005JU5VH8/
lswing
December 15th, 2015, 22:46
Inserts from RockAuto work great, streak/smear a little at times it seems, $4 a set.
Turbowned
December 18th, 2015, 11:29
Two of these: http://www.amazon.com/Bosch-22A-ICON-Wiper-Blade/dp/B005JU5VH8/
Thanks for the suggestion! I should've bought them on Amazon but I wanted them that day so I got them from Autozone and paid way more, lol. Oh well, now I know better!
vitalian
December 24th, 2015, 20:23
Two of these: http://www.amazon.com/Bosch-22A-ICON-Wiper-Blade/dp/B005JU5VH8/
Yes, these are great, but could someone please remind me of the correct size (in inches, not millimeters)? Different catalogs give different answers, and the hubby rearranged the office and I can't find my RS6 file. :looking:
mrdave
December 25th, 2015, 00:10
Yes, these are great, but could someone please remind me of the correct size (in inches, not millimeters)? Different catalogs give different answers, and the hubby rearranged the office and I can't find my RS6 file. :looking:
22, the link should bring up the correct size.
Jimmy Joe
December 25th, 2015, 01:07
Different lenghts: 22 for the driver, 20 passenger side.
mrdave
December 25th, 2015, 05:53
Different lenghts: 22 for the driver, 20 passenger side.
20 would probably work, but I guarantee 22 for both L & R is the correct size.
LaserSVT
December 25th, 2015, 19:35
Well with my shop discount it seems the Bosch are only .25 more from the local parts shops. Good thing I stumbled on this thread. Had no idea every single fucking part on this car was super specific.
G2
December 26th, 2015, 00:13
The best wipers I've found are the PIAA's. Being OCD, was surprised to get 1.5yrs of near perfect wiping action.
The Bosch blades lately don't last but 6 months at most.
22" / 550mm both sides.
lswing
December 26th, 2015, 01:11
Well with my shop discount it seems the Bosch are only .25 more from the local parts shops. Good thing I stumbled on this thread. Had no idea every single fucking part on this car was super specific.
Yes, specifically 4 times more expensive...the cheap inserts work well, but I'll spend more next time as they smudge a bit.