I have a 2022 RAV4 Limited. I would like to replace the blades before winter. Any recommendations?
Windshield Wiper Recommendation
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The inserts that you pick up at your local dealer. Or an OEM online parts distributor.
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oem Toyota inserts
If rubber insert fits - it's a perfect solution.
My previous experience with rubber inserts was kind of strange: I've bought brand new car from dealer and when later asked dealer to replace inserts was told - car has non compatible wiper blades.
Strange, but it happens with two cars 2007 Camry and 2017 Camry bought new from dealer. One thing was common for them - both made in Kentucky.
So I've start using Michelin blades from Costco - just trowing them away when worn out.
My previous experience with rubber inserts was kind of strange: I've bought brand new car from dealer and when later asked dealer to replace inserts was told - car has non compatible wiper blades.
Strange, but it happens with two cars 2007 Camry and 2017 Camry bought new from dealer. One thing was common for them - both made in Kentucky.
So I've start using Michelin blades from Costco - just trowing them away when worn out.
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Oh, that's weird. You can always buy the oem wipers too just once then refill them with inserts every time after that
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Looks like I can answer my own question. Buy OEM inserts. See this from the Car Nut Guy - He discusses wiper at about 6min 17 seconds.
I have the Rain-X Truck & SUV Wipers. They worked exceptionally well during a snow storm with significant ice buildup on the windshield. But expensive and probably not worth the money unless you drive consistently in very bad conditions.
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oof droppin the Euro oem sauce
very nice
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OEM refills work great. Be interesting on seeing how Michelin and Bosch work out. I know with a newer vehicle OEM works well.
My old tank (2011 Sienna) has tons of KM 340,000KM and original windshield. It is pitted but no cracks. I use RainX on it and it helps a lot. Fills in the little pits etc clears ok.
My old tank (2011 Sienna) has tons of KM 340,000KM and original windshield. It is pitted but no cracks. I use RainX on it and it helps a lot. Fills in the little pits etc clears ok.
Rain-X® Silicone Endura® Wiper Blades - Rain-X
Rain-X® Silicone Endura™ was designed with the wiper blade consumer in mind. Qualitative focus group research provided insights to the top features and benefits desired in a wiper blade; consumers want it to be durable and long-lasting while consistently performing in a variety of temperatures...
www.rainx.com
Michelin Wiper Blades | Michelin Lifestyle
See clearly, drive confidently with the Michelin® Wiper Blades. Built tough for durable wiping performance in ALL weather!
us.michelin-lifestyle.com
TRICO® Silicone Ceramic | Premium Silicone Beam Blades
TRICO Silicone Ceramic™ blade is designed to last three times longer than other regular blades and provides premium protection due to its exclusive ceramic coating.
OE Specialty AeroTwin - OE Specialty Twin Detail - Bosch Auto Parts - Liferay DXP
Bosch continues its innovation and expands its wiper blade portfolio by providing wiper blades with unique, special adapters that are hard to find in the market for your vehicle. Bosch AeroTwin Set features a complete replacement set for your vehicle.
www.boschautoparts.com
The local wallyworld usually has michelin and rainx wipers. So, I'll pick from them as needed. I use beam wipers and lean toward silicone when available. The weather and dusty air here destroys wipers pretty quickly. I never get more than a year out of any brand.
With Toyotas past history of screwing US consumers out of quality refills, I'll skip the dealer and Toyota. Nothing like 2-3 different PN refills for a couple of my previous Toyotas, with US consumers getting the squeaky streakers, and having to selective order the 'better' OE refills from clueless clowns at the parts department. So, to hell with the rubber inserts!
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