i just purchased an '02 b5.5, and replaced the OE wipers with the bosch icons, 21'' driverside, 19'' passenger. this left me with only a slight lip on the passenger side which is actually good for when it's icy/snowy and i won't damage my blade.
Upgraded Valeo Aero Wipers
I picked them up on Oct. 1st. On the 3rd I washed the car, cleaned the windows with Invisible Glass, installed the new wipers and waited five days for it to rain to see how well they worked. Needless to say they work very well. It was raining fairly well when I left for work, one pass and the windshield was clear. No more skipping & chattering, but I suppose that would be true with most any new wipers.
I have a 2002 and my wipers (when I actually use them) work perfectly and miraculously have not dry rotted yet either. As a matter of fact, when I do have to replace them, I will make it a point to get them through VW, as they have been the best wipers I've had on any car I've owned. It's not the fact that they work well that has impressed me. It's the fact that they haven't dry rotted because all the other wipers I've had have been replaced yearly because after 7 or 8 months of not using them, they suck when I actually have to use them.
Replaced both wipers with a Bosch wiper and arm that has a little window that changes color when needs replacement. Works incredibly well, and so quiet, no chatter or streaking on either side.
They came out to $25 each at the dealership. I'm not impressed with them either. They are much stiffer than the Bosch Icons are. I have Icons on the BMW & they are still more supple after almost a year compared to the new VW blades.
Write your review about wiper blades
Help others - share your experience with this part.
Voted AGAINST engine oil RAVENOL on the rating page
The brake discs FEBI got the first review!
The brake caliper OEM BMW got the first review!
The timing chain OEM Porsche got the first review!
For cabin filter Fram already 25 reviews.
For tires GISLAVED already 25 reviews.
In the rating best ignition coil already 13 brands participate!
In the rating best windshield already 14 brands participate!
In the rating best starter motor already 10 brands participate!
In the auto rating brake discs for Volkswagen Golf already 10 brands participate!
In the auto rating headlights for Volkswagen Golf already 5 brands participate!
In the auto rating tires for Toyota Corolla already 50 brands participate!
For oil additives LIQUI MOLY already 25 reviews.
Voted AGAINST engine oil RED LINE on the rating page
Voted AGAINST engine oil PENNZOIL on the rating page
