Windshield Wiper sizing. Yes, I RTFM, lol

[lordtygr]

Seems like the 25” wiper on the driver’s side (per manual and I physically measured it) is an oddball wiper size. Like, you can find it online and order it. But just walking into a store, you’re not likely to find it or if you do, you probably won’t also find a matching (slightly less oddball) 17”.
Couple that with any other website and reference books, straight up saying that 25’s don't fit and recommending a 26/16 combo.
Is anyone running different sizes than what was per manual? And in what combinations?

any issues with installing aftermarket on this push button lock system? All ive ever used where J-hooks or the pins. I’m trying to figure out if some say they don't fit because of the size (even if they actually should) or if they just don’t work with the push button?

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[CACTUSGREYFX4]

Our local Canadian Tire has a crap load of the proper sizes.

 

[lordtygr]

Our local Canadian Tire has a crap load of the proper sizes.

sorry. Not moving to Canada! Lol

 

[HighDesertRanger]

sorry. Not moving to Canada! Lol

Not even for the windshield wipers?

 

[lordtygr]

So, was finally at the store today and bought Rain-X Silicone Endura Wipers. As stated before, there are no 25" wipers available off the rack in the brick and mortar stores. I ended up buying 24" and 17". It was more important to me to keep the passenger side at 17" because it wipes over the sensors at the top of the windshield rather than going with the (store) recommended 26" and 16". And Looking at how close they get, i don't think 26"/17" would work. So i went with 24" and it seems to work well.

 

[HighDesertRanger]

Glad to hear you found something that works. And you didn’t have to emigrate to Canada for it.

 

[Daweism]

So, was finally at the store today and bought Rain-X Silicone Endura Wipers. As stated before, there are no 25" wipers available off the rack in the brick and mortar stores. I ended up buying 24" and 17". It was more important to me to keep the passenger side at 17" because it wipes over the sensors at the top of the windshield rather than going with the (store) recommended 26" and 16". And Looking at how close they get, i don't think 26"/17" would work. So i went with 24" and it seems to work well.

Why not just order the proper sizes online?

 

[Catalyst]

I went with PIAA Si-tech wiper blades (have used PIAA silicone for many years) in 24/17”. Not missing the ~1/2” on each end of the driver side sweep. They come with all the various adapters with one to fit the push button arms.

 

[lordtygr]

Why not just order the proper sizes online?

Partly, because i'm stubborn and a bit "old fashioned" i guess, lol. but for something like wipers, there should be no reason i cant walk into any store that sells auto parts and buy what i need, when i need it, and not have to wait for it to be shipped to me. even if it's only a day or two via amazon. wipers fail. and this way i know, if i'm in a pinch, i can walk into oreily's, autozone, or even wal-mart, and get what i need right then.

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