Hey guys, trying to figure out what the OEM wipers look like. Read that you could just change the rubber blades, which is what I'd like to do. However, I'm not sure if what's on my car is stock or aftermarket from the previous owner. Would appreciate if someone who still has the OEM wipers on could snap a pic. Thanks

 

I'll try to remember in the morning when I have some light if some Californian doesn't get you first.

 

Thanks, appreciate it!

 

The stock wiper blades kinda suck in my opinion. I've since switched to those flexible one-piece blades that contour to the shape of your windshield and they are magnitudes better than those junky stock blades. I don't recall which specific ones I have on there right now, but I've used 2 or 3 different ones of that same style and been more than satisfied with them all. I know at least one of them was from Valeo. I pretty much have converted to this type of blade on all of my vehicles and there is no looking back.

I think I have Bosch Icons on there now if I'm not mistaken.

 

Running the Bosch Icons here as well. Best wiper blade option out there right now, IMO. I had the Valeo on my old Benz, and they performed great as well.

I like the looks, very clean, and they perform great and have been reliable. Never going back to the "bridge truss" design. One piece blade for life.

 

Dang I failed you man. I know myself too well and this kind of thing just leaves my mind. I get going and all I seem to think about is what's in front of me, not what's behind. And I just got back from dropping it off for service and won't have it back for a couple days. Curses.

See this post for what I think about the OEM blades:

https://g35driver.com/forums/g35-sed...ml#post6971475

I understand the attraction to the concept of the one-piece blades, but to me they are too bulky and visually intrusive. I like the clean minimalism of the OEM.

 

I've heard a lot of mixed things - some say the stock wipers are great, others says not so much. But the replacement blades are only $6 each, so about $12 total vs the Bosch Icons which are $30+. Figured I'd gamble on the stock ones first, and if they're terrible, get the Bosch Icons.

 

You just have to keep your eyes out for special sales, discounts and deals. I usually spend like $18 on my wiper blades and buy them ahead of time even if I don't yet need them.

 

I for one have the one piece blades and hate them. It makes the arm of the wiper stand up more and in my field of view. I find the oem wipers to have that low profile sleek look.

 

I don't even remember what OEM wipers look like. I've probably go through 2 sets of wipers per year. Start of winter and start of summer. I go with Bosch Icons, but they are pricey.

 

Here are the promised pics at long last....

 

What's the allure of those? They look like some of the aftermarket models of wipers??

 

Thanks, appreciate it!

 

go to Costco now! Goodyear wipers on sale $5

 

Well, one man's opinion: I'm not looking for alluring in a wiper, I just want it to work well. And they do. Wipers do not seem to me to be the place for a design statement, I want them to disappear. The OEM rubber inserts I have found to be high quality and durable with a very good wiping action.

I checked to verify: they are OEM blades, not aftermarket Anco blades (which is what they seem most similar to). They are stamped Nissan, Ichico, Japan.