Any pros and cons for buying 3rd party wiper rubbers? - Page 3

Chris K · 2nd February 2012, 11:58

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Originally Posted by Dave Goody

..The aero wipers look ...

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Originally Posted by chrissyboy

i put flat ones on mine ...

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Originally Posted by rovexCDTi

I use Valeo aero blades,......

keep seeing these term but unfortunately still haven't got a clue what 'aero' or 'flat' means - so if one bit me on the **** i wouldn't know which it was

I have discovered some come with 'a spoiler' fitted - usually just on the drivers side i think - presumably helps with contact

Rico135+ · 2nd February 2012, 12:41

Flat/Aero:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROVER-75-W...item4aaa72e2cf

Standard:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-75-0...item3f109275ca

And yes you can standard blades with spoilers, these are designed to keep the blade pressed on the screen at high speed.

rovexCDTi · 2nd February 2012, 12:52

Im sure normal blades do the job most of the time, but as i said the Aero/flat blades look nicer and wont bend, break, lift or wear as quickly. Of course the law of diminishing returns applies to the cost compared to cheap conventional blades, but i wouldn't swap back.

One other advantage on more modern cars is that they conform to a more rounded screen better than the old style blades.

uk_dave&gill · 2nd February 2012, 17:39

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Originally Posted by Rico135+

Standard:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-75-0...item3f109275ca

If that's for a pair, it looks to be a good price!

Arctic · 2nd February 2012, 19:42

Are'nt our wipers one longer than the other 20" and 22" or is it 18"and 20" not sure now Arctic.

Gazr · 2nd February 2012, 19:47

Hi Steve
Both blades are the same size
The 45 has different sizes

Arctic · 2nd February 2012, 20:02

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Originally Posted by Gazr

Hi Steve
Both blades are the same size
The 45 has different sizes

Hi Gaz
Stand corrected you are right both are 22" just measured them

pab · 2nd February 2012, 20:09

I stick with anything that is consistent,Bosch,they are available on eBay for around a tenner..

allyandfi · 2nd February 2012, 20:16

Aldi's £5 a pair, next on special next thursday, along with the bulb kits. Work fine for me.

Bulb kit great as an emergency just keep a set in the boot.

Jakg · 2nd February 2012, 21:01

Bosch Aerotwins for me.

Wouldn't even entertain using the OEM ones - I would expect they are hideously expensive (My Dad's Kia's aeros are £40 for genuine ones!)

Used cheapo's in the past and they are fine... but after a few months they are rubbish. The Bosch's weren't cheap (£22 for the pair), but still wipe well (although not "perfect" like they used to).

Plus I like the looks...

Was meaning to grab some from Aldi to try them, but they didn't have any listed for our cars...

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2nd February 2012, 12:41	#22
Rico135+ Avid contributor MG ZT-T CDTi 135+ Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bicester Posts: 116 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Flat/Aero: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROVER-75-W...item4aaa72e2cf Standard: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-75-0...item3f109275ca And yes you can standard blades with spoilers, these are designed to keep the blade pressed on the screen at high speed.

2nd February 2012, 19:47	#26
Gazr Regular poster Dorchester Red with aubergine personal line Rover 75 V6 2.5 Connie Auto with powerfolds Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Walsall Posts: 62 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Steve Both blades are the same size The 45 has different sizes

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pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	I stick with anything that is consistent,Bosch,they are available on eBay for around a tenner..

2nd February 2012, 20:16	#29
allyandfi Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon cdt conn Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Limekilns Posts: 117 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Aldi's £5 a pair, next on special next thursday, along with the bulb kits. Work fine for me. Bulb kit great as an emergency just keep a set in the boot.

2nd February 2012, 21:01	#30
Jakg This is my second home N/A Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Suffolk Posts: 6,867 Thanks: 0 Thanked 397 Times in 302 Posts	Bosch Aerotwins for me. Wouldn't even entertain using the OEM ones - I would expect they are hideously expensive (My Dad's Kia's aeros are £40 for genuine ones!) Used cheapo's in the past and they are fine... but after a few months they are rubbish. The Bosch's weren't cheap (£22 for the pair), but still wipe well (although not "perfect" like they used to). Plus I like the looks... Was meaning to grab some from Aldi to try them, but they didn't have any listed for our cars...