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Where to get good wiper blades?

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Old 02-04-2011 | 09:44 PM
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Default Where to get good wiper blades?

Most of you guys know the JK uses 15" wipers. The factory ones suck. Canadian Tire has 15"s only in the cheap basic version , ie: not winter type , teflon, reflex, etc.
They are even worse leaving large streaks and crusting up with snow easily.

Does anyone know any better options in the Edmonton area , esp. aftermarket types?
Thx for any help fellas
Pete
Old 02-04-2011 | 11:04 PM
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i've heard we can use 16" ones as well, so that should increase your chances of finding a good one.
Old 02-04-2011 | 11:53 PM
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I'll take some measurements and check if that'll work. Thanks !
Old 02-05-2011 | 04:45 AM
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16 inch ones will work but i got a pair of 15 inch rainex. Got them from superstore
Old 02-05-2011 | 01:33 PM
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Why waste money on fancy wiper blades. Go to your local dollar store and pick up 2 wipers for $2. buy and extra set at that price everyone can afford. Keep one set inside your jeep and the other of course onto the window also buy some RainX ($2.50 ctc this week) voila problem solved. I have 2 - 16" blades on my tj work great (calls for 14")
Old 02-05-2011 | 01:41 PM
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I'm glad someone started this lol . I live in Edmonton and have the same problem with canadian tire wipers. Let me know if the 16 " works. Mine just makes streaks and there only a few weeks old
Old 02-05-2011 | 02:45 PM
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Get a pair of wiper huggies for your wire arms & your blades can be like crap & still not streek!!
Old 02-05-2011 | 07:16 PM
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just buy the cheep ones. I got a set for my TJ at wal-mart plus a bottle of rain-x for under 10 bucks and they have a plethora of sizes.
Old 02-06-2011 | 01:21 AM
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Hey guys , today I was at Princess Auto ( looking for an axle strap) and stumbled upon wiper blades. They had all sizes including 15". They are all season one piece reflex-type blades. They were $10 per blade. I grabbed 4 so I have an extra set. Thought I'd let you fellas know.
Old 02-06-2011 | 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr White
Why waste money on fancy wiper blades. Go to your local dollar store and pick up 2 wipers for $2. buy and extra set at that price everyone can afford. Keep one set inside your jeep and the other of course onto the window also buy some RainX ($2.50 ctc this week) voila problem solved. I have 2 - 16" blades on my tj work great (calls for 14")
Great thread, read it just in time as I too was needing blades....15" can't be found. Thanks for the tip Mr. White, my local dollar store had some 16" left. Yes, the 16" will work on a 08 JK, installed them tonight. Really, they are only 1/2' either side of centre.



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