Front wiper blades recommendation

[PrincipalDan]

Just replaced fronts today with Trico Force wiper blades - 24 on drivers, 20 on passenger.

Quick easy snap in and an airfoil design so that the faster I go the more downforce I get.

(Side note, dang wiper blades have gotten expensive.)

 

[novoseb]

Let me know how you like these. Have not been impressed with the OE or Bosch Icons on this car.

Bosch Icons skip quite a bit for me. Fine in heavy rain, but really finicky otherwise

 

[Wlepse]

For those that are having lots of trouble with different blades, what are your issues? Are they chattering? One direction? I ask because back in my Audi days there were people who found some had arms that were slightly twisted. So the blade would work in one direction but chatter in the other. By twisting the arm they were able to make it run smoothly in both directions. Not sure if it helps anyone but figured I would share.

 

[2007LucerneCXL]

I'll tell mom she should try that, may help the arm fatigue.

 

[Uniqez]

For those that are having lots of trouble with different blades, what are your issues? Are they chattering? One direction? I ask because back in my Audi days there were people who found some had arms that were slightly twisted. So the blade would work in one direction but chatter in the other. By twisting the arm they were able to make it run smoothly in both directions. Not sure if it helps anyone but figured I would share.

I have driver side is smearing on the way down. Leaving honeycomb like spots. But it is not doing it right away, so arm should be fine.Mine are starting doing it after two weeks or so.Though, I did try twisting it a bit to make sure that the blade is perpendicular to the windshield. Nothing would improve it. I have ACDelco ones are coming- fingers crossed.
I think only ones from Bosch listed for our car are 4924&4920 hybrid ones.

 

[Rhetoric]

I have driver side is smearing on the way down. Leaving honeycomb like spots. But it is not doing it right away, so arm should be fine.Mine are starting doing it after two weeks or so.Though, I did try twisting it a bit to make sure that the blade is perpendicular to the windshield. Nothing would improve it. I have ACDelco ones are coming- fingers crossed.
I think only ones from Bosch listed for our car are 4924&4920 hybrid ones.

Honeycomb on the way down here, too. Right in my line of vision. This disappears in only the heaviest rains.

The 2018 Bosch Icons on my covid rotting TDI that had pine needles stuck in them do a better job.

 

[Rhetoric]

Edit: There is a small imperfection on my blade where it is leaving the streak. Going to start a return on that one.

Update. Blades on and we have had some rain so I can comment.

Even with the AC Delco Hybrid blades it leaves a tiny line of water in the line of vision.

However, it is the best it has ever been out of any wiper. I may try "tweaking" the arm just a smidge to see if that changes it. Even if not, these will be the blades I will be using from now on.

 

[Uniqez]

So,while I was waiting for mine to arrive, I stopped by the Advance Autoparts and returned the Bosch Icons. I told the guy to check the system and see what is recommended. Of course it was 18" for the passenger side in there 🙄. However, I told him that it should be 20". Got Trico pro, so far they are good and I don't have to install ACdelco ones yet.Should be able to see in the next week or so, if they are going to start failing. Then ACDELCO would be installed.

 

[PrincipalDan]

Finally got some rain today, most of the day actually on and off starting in the early morning (not typical for the high elevation desert Southwest in late May). Trico Triforce worked very well including a 75 mph Interstate 40 run.

($28 each at the local O'reilly's for anyone keeping score. 24 driver, 20 passenger)

 

[RegalMN]

Edit: There is a small imperfection on my blade where it is leaving the streak. Going to start a return on that one.

Update. Blades on and we have had some rain so I can comment.

Even with the AC Delco Hybrid blades it leaves a tiny line of water in the line of vision.

However, it is the best it has ever been out of any wiper. I may try "tweaking" the arm just a smidge to see if that changes it. Even if not, these will be the blades I will be using from now on.

I was driving in some light and heavy rain today and the ac Delco hybrid blades were perfect.

 

[isayhello]

I have dealer replace mine every six months and never have a problem. I went through a phase of trying everything out there and doing it myself. I’m on my third Regal and find that my maintenance costs at the dealer are minimal compared to the imports I used to drive. I am lucky in that I have probably the best Buick dealership in the Northeast.

Slightly off-topic, but couldn't help but wonder after such a glowing endorsement -- what dealership do you go to? I am a new Buick owner (2018 Regal TourX). am in the Northeast as well, and looking for a place I could trust.

 

[Jmlo96]

Finally got some rain today, most of the day actually on and off starting in the early morning (not typical for the high elevation desert Southwest in late May). Trico Triforce worked very well including a 75 mph Interstate 40 run.

($28 each at the local O'reilly's for anyone keeping score. 24 driver, 20 passenger)

I bought the Trico Force wiper blades (which have the same appearance as the Triforce) for 8 dollars each on Rockauto. They work excellent. Much better than the OEM and leagues better than the Bosch Icons I tried did.