Need new wiper blades

[baustin]

I replaced the wipers on my 2013 Leaf in March. The old ones looked like they were the originals that came with the car. These are what I put on, and they seem to work very well (it doesn't rain much here).

Drivers side:
http://smile.amazon.com/Bosch-26A-ICON-Wiper-Blade/dp/B005JU5W54?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00

Passengers side:
http://smile.amazon.com/Bosch-16A-ICON-Wiper-Blade/dp/B005JU5TUM?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00

Read window:
http://smile.amazon.com/Denso-160-5610-Wiper-Blade-Rear/dp/B00NPZST32?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00

 

[brycenesbitt]

Why are you guys swapping out the whole frame? Just go to the dealer and ask for the wiper refills for the LEAF. I do this for my Prius and it is crazy cheap vs buying the rain-x blades. Just slide out the rubber, remove the metal stiffeners, and do the same in reverse for the new ones.

Are you kidding me? How long has it been since you bought blades...nobody sells those anymore. You HAVE to buy the whole thing.

PIAA still makes and sells refills ( http://www.piaa.com/store/c/72-Wiper-Refills.aspx )
Silblade does not, but claims 5 year life: http://www.silblade.com/
Or measure the width of your the rubber (generally 6mm or so) and hit eBay for bulk rubber strips.

 

[brycenesbitt]

I've summarized this entire thread in the top post at:
http://www.mynissanleaf.com/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=21876&p=461263

 

[tgeliot]

The fitment guides (Bosch, etc.) I've looked at don't mention 2017 models. Am I stuck buying at the dealer?

 

[tomw]

For those that are looking for new wiper blades, the Trico Flex no longer come with an offset mount. The company has redesigned the wipers.