Closest to original wiper blades

BX51 2.0 V6 Tourer · 13th January 2020, 17:38

The first wiper blades on the car had a big plastic aerofoil on them. When changing them I was dull enough to throw the aerofoil away.

My last couple of sets of blades have not come with the aerofoils and have been disappointing. What is the closest match to OE or do any manufacturers do blades with aerofoils on them still in the 21" 22" sizes ?

COLVERT · 13th January 2020, 17:43

The best type now are the curved rubber ones. I fitted new ones 2 years ago and they work perfectly and DON'T judder or squeak.---

BX51 2.0 V6 Tourer · 13th January 2020, 17:54

Yes, thanks, I see several people give them good reviews.

And arms - are Rimmers the only source of these now -£72 for the driver's side does seem somewhat explotative ?

chris75 · 13th January 2020, 19:30

I use Bosch . Excellent ! They do a matched pair for the 75 , with the aerofoil on the drivers side . About £24 from Halfords .
For the arms , have you looked at 2nd hand on ebay ?

T-Cut · 13th January 2020, 19:35

The 'aero' style cuved blades are now very popular and IMO a much better design than the traditional multi- frame type. Like anything else, there are good and bad aerofoil blades and some look pretty awful when fitted. The nicest I think are those by Bosch, which have a lower profile arm coupling than many others. I got a pair from eBay and have been very happy with the results: https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_o...er+75&_sacat=0
Mine are of equal length (22" as I recall).

TC

bsafly · 13th January 2020, 20:05

I have used Bosch wiper blades (with aerofoil on the o/s blade) on both my 75 and ZT-T since I have owned them and I too am very pleased with their performance. I do however change them annually, but they only cost £7.00 each with works discount - can't stand streaky dirty windscreens.

BX51 2.0 V6 Tourer · 13th January 2020, 21:11

Any chance of a link to the Bosch ones with the aerofoil on them ?

T-Cut · 13th January 2020, 22:35

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Originally Posted by BX51 2.0 V6 Tourer

Any chance of a link to the Bosch ones with the aerofoil on them ?

The 'aerofoil' or wind foil, is an intergal part of the Bosch design. It's not the sort of clip on bit of the old style blades.

Like this: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bosch-Ret...4AAOSwAz1dDPUh

TC

kelvo · 14th January 2020, 07:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by T-Cut

The 'aero' style cuved blades are now very popular and IMO a much better design than the traditional multi- frame type. Like anything else, there are good and bad aerofoil blades and some look pretty awful when fitted. The nicest I think are those by Bosch, which have a lower profile arm coupling than many others. I got a pair from eBay and have been very happy with the results: https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_o...er+75&_sacat=0
Mine are of equal length (22" as I recall).

TC

I've used the Bosch 'aero' style wiper for a while now, both on my current ZT and my previous one and have always been impressed with them. I've also got a set on my Volvo 740 but these do not seem as good - I can't remember what make these are though, although the windscreen could do with a good polish as it lives outside so has probably got a lot of road dirt ingrained on it.

Both of my ZTs have had 22" wipers both sides with no issues, so quite why some odd ones have 21" on the passenger side I have no idea

SCP440 · 14th January 2020, 08:19

I keep a box of these in stock, one has the aerofoil.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-Wiper-Blades-Pair-Front-3397001899-Bosch-Windscreen-Set-Quality-Replacement/233354560910
I find they usually last about a year and as soon as they start to squeak or judder I already have some to fit.

13th January 2020, 17:38	#1
BX51 2.0 V6 Tourer Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Cardiff Posts: 105 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Closest to original wiper blades The first wiper blades on the car had a big plastic aerofoil on them. When changing them I was dull enough to throw the aerofoil away. My last couple of sets of blades have not come with the aerofoils and have been disappointing. What is the closest match to OE or do any manufacturers do blades with aerofoils on them still in the 21" 22" sizes ?

13th January 2020, 19:30	#4
chris75 same car since 2005 2001 Rover 75 2.0 v6 Connoisseur Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ellesmere Port , Cheshire Posts: 3,811 Thanks: 379 Thanked 549 Times in 466 Posts	I use Bosch . Excellent ! They do a matched pair for the 75 , with the aerofoil on the drivers side . About £24 from Halfords . For the arms , have you looked at 2nd hand on ebay ? __________________ Who said it was simples ?

13th January 2020, 17:43	#2
COLVERT This is my second home R75 Saloon. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: France/or Devon. Posts: 14,003 Thanks: 3,851 Thanked 2,167 Times in 1,816 Posts	The best type now are the curved rubber ones. I fitted new ones 2 years ago and they work perfectly and DON'T judder or squeak.---

13th January 2020, 17:54	#3
BX51 2.0 V6 Tourer Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Cardiff Posts: 105 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Yes, thanks, I see several people give them good reviews. And arms - are Rimmers the only source of these now -£72 for the driver's side does seem somewhat explotative ?

13th January 2020, 19:35	#5
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,752 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	The 'aero' style cuved blades are now very popular and IMO a much better design than the traditional multi- frame type. Like anything else, there are good and bad aerofoil blades and some look pretty awful when fitted. The nicest I think are those by Bosch, which have a lower profile arm coupling than many others. I got a pair from eBay and have been very happy with the results: https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_o...er+75&_sacat=0 Mine are of equal length (22" as I recall). TC

13th January 2020, 20:05	#6
bsafly Just going about! Rover 75 CDTi Connie SE Tourer starlight silver and serpents. MG ZT-T 190+ in Raven Black. Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Great Leighs Posts: 468 Thanks: 626 Thanked 167 Times in 110 Posts	I have used Bosch wiper blades (with aerofoil on the o/s blade) on both my 75 and ZT-T since I have owned them and I too am very pleased with their performance. I do however change them annually, but they only cost £7.00 each with works discount - can't stand streaky dirty windscreens.

13th January 2020, 21:11	#7
BX51 2.0 V6 Tourer Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Cardiff Posts: 105 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Any chance of a link to the Bosch ones with the aerofoil on them ?

14th January 2020, 08:19	#10
SCP440 I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T 260 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Witney Posts: 2,504 Thanks: 6 Thanked 910 Times in 571 Posts	I keep a box of these in stock, one has the aerofoil. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-Wiper-Blades-Pair-Front-3397001899-Bosch-Windscreen-Set-Quality-Replacement/233354560910 I find they usually last about a year and as soon as they start to squeak or judder I already have some to fit.