Wiper Blades
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: LAND OF OZ Kansas
Nah, just buy the wallyworld version "anco." Here isn south west Kansas we get rain and snow, and those cheper blades do the trick just fine. Plus on the vette I don't really use the wipers because it's rare that I drive it when it rains. On my DD truck I have been running those anco wiper blades for many years. They are relatively cheap, price wise, and they do the same action as those Michelin or any other $12 each expensive wiper-blades.
Safety Car
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 4,058
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From: Southeast, Tennessee
St. Jude Donor '09 thru '26
not using the michelin brand, but have a set of the one piece blades on my 04 ce and on my wife's dd hemi magnum, in addition to my dd mitsubishi spyder. they work fine, but i doubt i will buy them again because i can't see that they are worth the extra money. i can't say they work any better than any others, and on my wife's car they are a bit noisey.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,103
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From: Newark Delaware
I like the one-piece designs and did buy a set of the Michelins for one of my cars (can't remember which one - maybe the wife's Mazda 6) but found Goodyear's version is sold by Costco for a great price. I've got them on all five cars - well, maybe the Michelins are still on one of the cars - and they work great.
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 816
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From: Georgetown Indiana
Nah, just buy the wallyworld version "anco." Here isn south west Kansas we get rain and snow, and those cheper blades do the trick just fine. Plus on the vette I don't really use the wipers because it's rare that I drive it when it rains. On my DD truck I have been running those anco wiper blades for many years. They are relatively cheap, price wise, and they do the same action as those Michelin or any other $12 each expensive wiper-blades.
It doesn't seem like the expensive brands last much longer
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 812
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From: Metairie Louisiana
I tried the new type wipers (Rain X & Bosch plastic one piece) and didn't like 'em. They skated and basically didn't clear the windshield and it wasn't the laid low Vette windshield profile, they didn't work very well on my truck either. Replaced them with an Anco conventional "skeleton" frame and voila wipers that wipe.
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From: Ft. Lauderdale Fl
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Joined: Sep 2011
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From: DFW Area Denton County
I have used virtually every type of blade on several different types of cars and this is the best solution to getting the best possible wiping:
1 - Purchase Anco or another reasonable brand with a low price that is the proper and specific fit for your auto.
2 - after 6 months, remove the blades and dispose.
3 - Repeat.
You'll always get a clean wipe on your windshield (provided you keep it bug free), and you'll spend about $25 a year on that vehicle for peace of mind.
1 - Purchase Anco or another reasonable brand with a low price that is the proper and specific fit for your auto.
2 - after 6 months, remove the blades and dispose.
3 - Repeat.
You'll always get a clean wipe on your windshield (provided you keep it bug free), and you'll spend about $25 a year on that vehicle for peace of mind.
