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Mike Margolis
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 Posted:12/5/2005 07:13 |
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it's now below 20 degrees here in New England, and the wiper blades that were working perfectly last week are no longer useful for anything other than as an epee.
So, two questions:
Do the winter blades fare better than the regular ones? I never had this problem with my other vehicles.
Should I stick with the longer length ones recommended in the FAQ, or go back to the shorter ones for winter?
Thanks in advance for the help
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E. Long
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Posted:12/5/2005 08:16 |
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24" Bosch wiper blades are what I use. I would definitely stick with the larger blades. As snow accumulates on your vehicle, your visibility will be limited with the shorter blades (they'll wipe off less of the snow on the windshield). Not to mention ice/slush/salt will build up in the areas where your wipers don't reach.
-Eric
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birdman127
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Posted:12/7/2005 10:43 |
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I just replaced mine with 24"winter blades by Bosch before our "3incher" snow storm. Works like a charm 
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Scott Stover
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Posted:12/7/2005 20:21 |
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So 24"s fit? Ive got 22's on mine, and when the wiper goes over to the drivers side, the top edge is almost off the window, I will have to see about the 24"s.
Scott
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Mike Margolis
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• Hartford, CT, USA |
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Posted:12/7/2005 20:35 |
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I had regular all season 24's on there (and an 18" on the rear, as suggested in the FAQ of this site).
Today I put on winter blades, 24" on the front and 18" on the rear. They fit and work just fine.
6" of snow coming tomorrow, so I'll get to test them out, like it or not!
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E. Long
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