Need to replace wiper blades
06-01-17, 03:18 AM
#16
I just bought a pair of oem's at the dealership for like 15 bucks each; they SUCK, and I've already returned the driver's side within a week. The guy at the counter said they have been having problems with them. I tried an aftermarket design (I think the rain x latitudes if I can remember. I'll go out and check) and they were awesome the first 2 days. After that they too have been leaving huge swaths of water on the windshield but now, the driver's side bottom of the blade chatters when in operation over speeds of like 40 mph, leaving water on the windshield on the bottom 3 inches as well. Was looking for some PIAA or Silblade silicone's but can't find them for our cars. Will try the Bosch's shortly.
Last edited by Buddiiee; 06-02-17 at 03:39 AM.
06-01-17, 05:25 AM
#17
Driver
Thread Starter
I just bought a pair of oem's at the dealership for like 15 bucks each; they SUCK, and I've already returned the driver's side within a week. The guy at the counter said they have been having problems with them. I tried an aftermarket design (I think the rain x latitudes if I can remember. I'll go out and check) and they were awesome the first 2 days. After that they too have been leaving huge swaths of water on the windshield but now, the driver's side bottom of the blade chatters when in operation over speeds of like 40 mph, leaving water on the windshield on the bottom like 3 inches as well. Was looking for some PIAA or Silblade silicone's but can't find them for our cars. Will try the Bosch's shortly.
06-01-17, 06:56 AM
#18
Super Moderator
I don't think Buddiiee's experience with the OEM wipers is typical; perhaps his dealership just received a defective batch of refills.
If you do decide to go with Bosch or other third party replacement, I'd suggest that you keep the original Lexus blade frames and stiffeners in case you ever want to go back to them.
06-01-17, 07:56 AM
#19
I've used the OEM inserts since I've had the car and haven't had a single issue. They are cheaper to replace and work better than the ones I've tried on other vehicles. They should be more like $15 a set, not per blade.
Last edited by Tungstn-IS; 06-01-17 at 08:01 AM.
06-01-17, 08:08 AM
#20
For what it's worth, dealerships often carry cheap aftermarket wipers in "Lexus" or "Toyota" packaging that are offered for customers not willing to spend to get the factory wiper blades. Often times they sell enough of these that they end up not even stocking the original wiper blades or don't offer them if you go in and ask for "wiper blades for my...."
Jeff
Jeff
06-01-17, 10:02 AM
#22
For what it's worth, dealerships often carry cheap aftermarket wipers in "Lexus" or "Toyota" packaging that are offered for customers not willing to spend to get the factory wiper blades. Often times they sell enough of these that they end up not even stocking the original wiper blades or don't offer them if you go in and ask for "wiper blades for my...."
Jeff
Jeff
06-01-17, 10:37 AM
#24
Lexus Champion
OEM inserts is the way to go. I have some Goodyear wiper blades right now and not really satisfied with the product. The driver side wiper doesn't always lie flush against the contour of windshield and as a result the water isn't completely wiped away and there is a small patch of water left.
06-01-17, 11:22 AM
#25
[QUOTE=Jeff Lange;9884259]Probably not the good ones then. The good ones will come in a box or a plastic bag and the part number will be 85212
If I remember these are the ones I bought in the lobby.
http://media-dmg.assets-cdk.com/webs...x0-995x748.jpg
They're standard old school wipers (with the frames, like from the 1970's) but have a deceptive sleeve over them to make them appear as if they're the more modern "beam" type blades.
If I remember these are the ones I bought in the lobby.
http://media-dmg.assets-cdk.com/webs...x0-995x748.jpg
They're standard old school wipers (with the frames, like from the 1970's) but have a deceptive sleeve over them to make them appear as if they're the more modern "beam" type blades.
Last edited by Buddiiee; 06-01-17 at 11:28 AM.
06-01-17, 10:26 PM
#29
Racer
Driver's side 85214-0T040
Passenger side 85214-06130
