If my car calls for a certain size wiper, but it looks like a bigger size will fit without hititng anything, can I use them? Thanx
Wiper size
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My 2005 F-150 calls for 20" wipers on both drivers and passengers, but I am using 22" with nothing hitting and enjoy better visibility.
Using bigger wipers on my E-150 and Aerostar for years. +1 on better visability.
Frank D
Frank D
Some cars have two different size wipers.
Give it a try Rangerfan.
Give it a try Rangerfan.
Okay. i got a bigger wiper, but now i cnt get the old one off. its a trico inovission blade and the other is a trico exact fit. The tab that i am used to is not thee and its this thing that looks like a T. Anyone know how I am to get it off? thanx
There is a reason that a manfacturer specs a certain size wiper and it may or may not have to do with safety. But, if you find a larger (never go smaller) wiper that works and conforms to your windshield the whole wipe arc, than you are probably ok. Me, personally, I'd stay with the OEM spec size.
Originally Posted By: GMBoy
There is a reason that a manfacturer specs a certain size wiper and it may or may not have to do with safety. But, if you find a larger (never go smaller) wiper that works and conforms to your windshield the whole wipe arc, than you are probably ok. Me, personally, I'd stay with the OEM spec size.
I used to go bigger on every car I bought, now that factory blades give better coverage I don't bother.
I did have a problem with one out of many vehicles. My 72 Dodge Pickup wiper motor with oversized blades would stall with good blade on dry glass. The wiper motor quit after a few years. I replaced the brushes and lightly turned the armature on a lathe, it worked better than new after that.
There is a reason that a manfacturer specs a certain size wiper and it may or may not have to do with safety. But, if you find a larger (never go smaller) wiper that works and conforms to your windshield the whole wipe arc, than you are probably ok. Me, personally, I'd stay with the OEM spec size.
I used to go bigger on every car I bought, now that factory blades give better coverage I don't bother.
I did have a problem with one out of many vehicles. My 72 Dodge Pickup wiper motor with oversized blades would stall with good blade on dry glass. The wiper motor quit after a few years. I replaced the brushes and lightly turned the armature on a lathe, it worked better than new after that.
Originally Posted By: rangerfan24
Okay. i got a bigger wiper, but now i cnt get the old one off. its a trico inovission blade and the other is a trico exact fit. The tab that i am used to is not thee and its this thing that looks like a T. Anyone know how I am to get it off? thanx
B. F. H. !!
Bob
Okay. i got a bigger wiper, but now i cnt get the old one off. its a trico inovission blade and the other is a trico exact fit. The tab that i am used to is not thee and its this thing that looks like a T. Anyone know how I am to get it off? thanx
B. F. H. !!
Bob
A longer blade means less pressure per square inch on the blade surface so less wiping pressure on the glass and poorer cleaning. Some people reported this on other forums as a problem with the triple blade wipers.
Originally Posted By: vweosdriver
A longer blade means less pressure per square inch on the blade surface so less wiping pressure on the glass and poorer cleaning. Some people reported this on other forums as a problem with the triple blade wipers.
Joking aside, this is a real problem with double and triple blades, as arm spring is designed for a single blade only and cannot exert enough force to engage double or triple the wiping surface. BUT they are sufficiently over-powered enough to engage 2-3 inches additional length without any problem.
Bob
A longer blade means less pressure per square inch on the blade surface so less wiping pressure on the glass and poorer cleaning. Some people reported this on other forums as a problem with the triple blade wipers.
Joking aside, this is a real problem with double and triple blades, as arm spring is designed for a single blade only and cannot exert enough force to engage double or triple the wiping surface. BUT they are sufficiently over-powered enough to engage 2-3 inches additional length without any problem.
Bob
One time, I was looking up wipers for my truck (98 Yukon) and noticed the Denali used a wiper that was 2" longer. The Yukon and the Denali don't have different windshields or anything, so I tried the longer ones. They were fine, but the driver's side one did run off the window a little, so next time I shortened them one inch. Now they're perfect.
ughh, can some one help me get thos POS off lol???Thanx
Originally Posted By: GMBoy
There is a reason that a manfacturer specs a certain size wiper and it may or may not have to do with safety. But, if you find a larger (never go smaller) wiper that works and conforms to your windshield the whole wipe arc, than you are probably ok. Me, personally, I'd stay with the OEM spec size.
Mine uses 20" and Walmart had a clearance sale on wipers... 20" was all gone but there was a 19" left. Scooped it up. No problem with it. Can barely tell the difference. I wouldn't use a 14", but a little smaller or larger should be no big deal.
There is a reason that a manfacturer specs a certain size wiper and it may or may not have to do with safety. But, if you find a larger (never go smaller) wiper that works and conforms to your windshield the whole wipe arc, than you are probably ok. Me, personally, I'd stay with the OEM spec size.
Mine uses 20" and Walmart had a clearance sale on wipers... 20" was all gone but there was a 19" left. Scooped it up. No problem with it. Can barely tell the difference. I wouldn't use a 14", but a little smaller or larger should be no big deal.
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