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Old Jan 26, 2010 | 02:43 PM
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What kind do you recommend? I have the standard Bosch jobs, but the hinges always freeze up so the blades don't always have full contact with the shield, so I'm considering going to those long flat ones. I know they're butt ugly but sometimes you have to sacrifice looks over functionality. Does anyone use these (see pic) if so are they any good or is there something better. Thanks for your input dudes.

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They make winter blades that should do the trick.
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They make winter blades that should do the trick.
Yeah but are they those thick rubber coated ones, now those are on par with those dual blade contraptions are far as hideousness.
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I had ANCO's on for a while, then just put on some Michelin's last night, with the blades like you just pictured. So far, so good.

As I drive in all conditions, my wipers last about 3-4 months before they streak and I need new ones as I'm a stickler for having good vision even in the rain.

I think I tried the RainX wipers like those and they were ok as well. There hasn't been a wiper yet that has wow'ed me, whether I pay a lot or a little, they all need to be replaced sometime.

From now on I'm just getting the cheapest wiper and I end up replacing them in 3-4 months anyway.
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